Residence life is an integral part of the Swarthmore experience: About 95 percent of students live in College housing each semester, and the Dining Center, our full-service dining hall, is the central place where students gather to share a meal with one another. Students receive an educational experience in these spaces just as they do in the classroom; here, they learn how to come together and form the bonds of community that they will carry with them beyond their time at Swarthmore.

Leading this effort is the Office of Student Engagement (OSE), a one-stop shop for student events, programming, and organizations. Part of the Division of Student Affairs, the OSE aims to provide the foundation for a thriving campus community through student-centered activities and residential experiences.