Forward, Together.
Your Journey Starts Here
Franklin & Marshall College is renowned for its high academic standards, culture of creativity and innovation, and extraordinary opportunities for students to be the curators of their own academic experiences. We are a collaborative community — and together, we create the way forward.
Admitted Student Weekend is your opportunity to celebrate your admission to F&M and
get an inside look at what it’s like to be an F&M student. You can join us on one
day or for the entire weekend — it’s your preference! We look forward to seeing you
and helping you explore the place that could be your future home. Meaning “both/and,” the ampersand is the purpose — and the power — of the liberal
arts: recognizing and forming connections between things that at first glance don't
seem to go together. At F&M, you'll explore sciences, arts, humanities and social
sciences and gain the confidence to pursue whatever you dream. Because with a liberal
arts education from F&M, you can do it all. The cornerstone of the educational experience we offer is students working side-by-side
with faculty who want to help them test ideas — not just talk or read about them.
These are not experiences you have to wait until graduate school to pursue. It's a
core part of what we do. Our focus on global education recognizes that, no matter where life takes you after
F&M, you will work and live with people with vastly different ways of perceiving our
world. A global education helps you begin to understand how to negotiate these differences,
strengthening your abilities to successfully live and work in our increasingly global
society. We’re a partner in your success on Day 1. Explore how we engage with students across
all four class years — and discover how that commitment helps you land jobs in leading
industries and gain admission to high-demand graduate and professional programs around
the world.Admitted Student Weekend: April 12 & 13
The ampersand in the middle of our College’s name symbolizes the rich space of possibility
that awaits you here.
Explore, Experience, and Succeed at F&M
Research Possibilities
A Global Education
Success Beyond F&M
Centered in a county full of lush, rolling farmland, you’ll find an unexpected urban
oasis: Lancaster, Pa., F&M’s extraordinary home city. Lancaster offers a rich mixture
of arts and culture filled with experiences for every taste and preference — all within
safe walking distance of campus.F&M Summer Sessions
At F&M, it’s your summer, your way. Whether you're a high school student looking to
dip your toes into college academics or a guest college student hoping to stay on
track or get ahead with course credits, our Summer Sessions offer a range of flexible
options tailored to your academic goals.
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F&M Stories
March 29, 2024
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Mullahey
Phi Kappa Psi president Ryan Mullahey urges new students to take advantage of everything F&M has to offer, including the chance to learn from others.
March 28, 2024
Mentorship: What F&M Does Differently
What does success look like to F&M students? Mentorship is one of many ways that F&M offers support beyond typical career counseling.
March 26, 2024
Sarah Tasker Awarded NSF CAREER Grant for Chemistry
A laboratory discovery has resulted in a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER grant for Sarah Tasker, assistant professor of chemistry at F&M.