Harcum College seeks to provide men and women with outstanding career preparation that will meet or exceed the standards of their chosen professions. At Harcum self-realization and preparation for participative citizenship are also of great importance. Intent upon remaining among the foremost independent two-year colleges in America, Harcum aims at providing every student with the opportunity not only for a rewarding career, but also for a fulfilling life. 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 opportunities for individual success remains a central purpose of Harcum, "The Opportunity College."