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.
If you’ve decided that F&M is the right fit for your educational journey, your next
step is to confirm your place in the Class of 2028. Just go to your portal and submit
your enrollment agreement online. 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.Ready to Become an F&M Diplomat?
The ampersand in the middle of our College’s name symbolizes the rich space of possibility
that awaits you here.
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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.
Dive in »Our Home: The City of Lancaster
F&M Stories
April 15, 2024
Class of 2028 Explores F&M at Admitted Student Weekend
934 visitors attended Franklin & Marshall's annual Admitted Student Weekend, held April 12-13.
April 12, 2024
Senior Spotlight: Micheala Patalano
Micheala Patalano shares how music at F&M, particularly singing and performing with the a cappella group Sweet Ophelia, helped the College feel like a true home.
April 9, 2024
Visiting F&M? Top 5 Things to See this Spring
Exploring F&M for the first time this spring? Make the most of your visit with this quick list of things to do during a one-day visit to Lancaster.