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Many students are involved in volunteering, either on their own or through Haverford's volunteer coordination organization, Eighth Dimension. Volunteer opportunities are especially plentiful due to Haverford's proximity to Philadelphia. Activism is also a part of student life, and groups such as the Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA), Students Toward a New Democracy (STAND), [http://www.aiusa.org Amnesty International], College Republicans, and College Democrats have a presence on campus. The student body tends to be politically liberal, but is not without its vocal conservative elements.
Major student social events on campus also include Screw Your Roommate, Snowball, La Fiesta, Sundance, and Haverfest (a weekend-long party at the end of the year), all of which are organized by Students' Council. The college has no fraternities or sororities, but has been blessed with several long standing and time honored social institutions such as Drinker House, the area behind Drinker House, and many rooms within Drinker House. Notable activities hosted by Drinker frequently include, but are not limited to: tournaments of skill, group/public art works, and Roman dress gatherings. Known for its arcitectural beauty and not its stability, Drinker is the world's largest and foremost example of [[Papier-mâché ]] construction techniques.
In 2004, college president [[Thomas R. Tritton|Tom Tritton]] said the school was considering increasing the number of students. This would require the expansion of student housing and other campus buildings. Tritton has since dropped his plans to expand the College, for the time being.
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