There are modern residence halls for students who choose the total college experience. The Residence Life Staff plans a variety of programs, which include weekly seminars and discussion groups on topics ranging from women's issues to study skills to career development, as well as get acquainted mixers and stress buster parties. Commuter students participate in all the student life programs sponsored by the College. The Office of Student Activities develops and provides a range of co-curricular events and activities designed to support classroom learning and contribute to the personal development of Harcum students. Activities include cultural, recreational, educational, service and social events.
Students play an integral part in the selection of fall and spring events.
The Office of Student Activities advises the Student Government Association and Harlequin, the College Yearbook in addition to working with over twenty student organization advisors. In conjunction with the Office of Residence Life, the Office of Student Activities is responsible for providing leadership opportunities as well as training student leaders. The Office of Student Activities coordinates and implements New Student Orientation held at the beginning of the Fall Semester. The office is responsible for selecting and training the Orientation Leaders that welcome the new students to campus. Several College programs including the Thanksgiving Dinner, Multi-cultural Holiday Dinner, and the Student Leader Appreciation Banquet are coordinated through the office.