Social Life
With 118 clubs and organizations at your fingertips, you can deep-dive into your favorite
topics, explore more interests, and enjoy opportunities for fun and learning. F&M’s Ware Institute for Civic Engagement connects F&M students with opportunities
to learn, serve, and work in the surrounding Lancaster community. By working directly
with local leaders to address community challenges, students develop a deeper understanding
of societal issues and make a positive impact on Lancaster while also gaining important
professional skills. Since the first fraternity was established on campus in 1853, F&M's fraternities and
sororities have been part of our community, offering interested students additional
opportunities for intellectual advancement, leader development, responsible citizenship
and community building. You can join a fraternity or sorority beginning your second
semester of your first year on campus.Inspiring Leaders
What leadership opportunities will you discover on campus? “I could maybe become the
person who leads rehearsals, I could start to learn how to arrange music,” Yasmin
Nicholas ’24 said of her decision to join The Poor Richards, an F&M a cappella group.
“I’ve done all those things, and I’m currently the music director. It’s been very
rewarding.”
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Faith & Meaning
F&M's is a rich tapestry of religious communities. Students of faith seeking spiritual fulfillment and fellowship, as well as those who are on a faith journey, will find many opportunities available to them at F&M, where the various religious groups on campus are open to everyone.
Athletics & Recreation
Athletics at F&M is more than football games and a good way to work up a healthy sweat. With club sports, intramural sports, and terrific facilities for informal recreation, we see athletics as a big part of an integrated education, providing important lessons in leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance.
Extracurricular Support
F&M’s Office of Student Engagement & Leadership (OSEL) works with all clubs and organizations on campus to create, promote and support opportunities which inspire students to become connected, empowered and engaged members of the F&M community.