Harcum College is a two-year independent residential college located on Philadelphia’s Main Line in Bryn Mawr, PA. Founded by Edith Hatcher Harcum in 1915, the College has empowered generations of students by preparing them for dignified, remunerative, socially useful work. Providing tangible possibilities for individual success remains a central purpose of Harcum – “The College of Possibilities.” Harcum is committed to preparing its students for responsible citizenship by fostering a keen sense of social responsibility through service learning, curricular emphasis and co-curricular programs. Harcum welcomes men and women of varied ages, nations, cultures, races and social backgrounds. As a private, residential college, Harcum believes that for many students residential life can be an important part of an education.