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. 

Take Your First Look at F&M

Welcome, Class of 2028!

We are so excited you chose F&M as the next step in your educational journey. The weeks and months leading up to your arrival in August will be busy ones. We are here to help guide all new students through the steps you need to take before arriving on campus at the end of the summer.

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Explore, Experience, and Succeed at F&M

Research Possibilities

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.

A Global Education

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.

Success Beyond F&M

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.

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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Our Home: The City of Lancaster

F&M's extraordinary home city is an urban oasis. Lancaster, PA offers a rich mixture of arts and culture filled with experiences for every taste and preference — all within safe walking distance of campus.

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F&M Stories

June 26, 2024

Sweet Success: Alum Launches Organic Chocolate Brand

When F&M grad Taylor Smith ’15 couldn’t find a healthy chocolate spread, she created one and took it to market. Broma organic nut butters can now be found in a variety of grocery stores nationwide.

June 24, 2024

Why Give? Five Inspiring Stories

From financial gifts to volunteering time and expertise, there are many ways to give at F&M. See five inspiring stories.

June 20, 2024

Success Beyond F&M: Animal Behavior Major Leads ’23 Grad to Enriching Career

Franklin & Marshall’s distinctive animal behavior program helped Sara Dollen ’23 land a job doing what she loves just weeks after graduating. “I chose F&M in part for the unique animal behavior degree that I felt would prepare me well for any animal-related work,” Dollen said.