Manor College

Jenkintown, PA

Quick Facts

Address: 700 Fox Chase Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

School Type: 2 and 4 Year Private College

Student Body: 630 Undergraduate Students

On-Campus Housing: Yes

Application Deadline: Rolling

✓ Identifies & Tracks Foster Youth
✓ Specific Programming for Foster Youth
✓ Beneficial Programming for Foster Youth
✓ Year-Round Housing Available

Campus Programming

SOAR: Support, Opportunity, Advocacy, Retention

The SOAR Program at Manor College was designed to assist students who have experienced foster care or who qualify as independent or unaccompanied by providing resources to aid in their journey to obtaining a college degree. Students who participate in the program will have a dedicated point of contact at the college who will help them to navigate the higher education process and to guide them through their time at Manor College. Our goal is to SUPPORT students, while providing OPPORTUNITIES for success, being an ADVOCATE, and helping keep them RETAINED through graduation.

The SOAR program encourages students to see and reach their potential and be a positive example for others who have had experience with the system.

Special Invites: Students enrolled in the SOAR program will get invites to exclusive SOAR events, like pizza parties, special off-campus events, meet and greets, and more!

Additional Resources

Academic Support: Free tutoring services are available to all students as well as assistance with selecting classes and study and time management skills.

Summer/Break Housing: If you are a resident student and do not have housing when school is not in session, arrangements may be made to provide housing over summer and breaks.

Food Pantry: Students have year-round access to the on-campus food pantry, the Bird Feed, for food and toiletries.

Counseling and Career Services: Personal and career counseling is available through our Counseling Department free of charge. Students may help with everything from stress management and mental health concerns to resume writing and interview skills!

Disability Services: Students needing special accommodations may work with Disability Services to ensure they receive the necessary tools to succeed.

LEAD Certification: The Student Engagement Office provides leadership development and opportunities through the LEAD Program. Students receive recognition for participation and build their personal leadership skills over the course of their time at Manor.

Financial Support: Students receive personalized assistance completing necessary financial forms such as the FAFSA.

Email fieldctr@sp2.upenn.edu!