The Diplomat Way.
Dig Deeper. Explore Further.
When you become an F&M Diplomat, your influence reaches everywhere—the classroom and laboratory, the studio and stage, the playing field, the city of Lancaster and beyond. Because each step you take, each choice you make, expands into something greater.
To shape the world, start right where you are. That's the Diplomat way.
Before 2024 Ends, Consider Making a Gift to F&M
F&M is grateful for the alumni, families and friends who empower us in our mission to provide F&M students with an unparalleled education and prepare each Diplomat for a lifetime of success. Visit fandm.edu/giving to explore your giving options, view end-of-year gift deadlines and make your gift today.Make your gift »
Ready to Be a Diplomat? Apply to F&M by January 6.
Do you think F&M is the right fit for you? If the answer is ‘yes,’ learn how to take the next step and apply.
Apply now »Why Apply to F&M?
A place to belong
A vibrant campus life is a major contributor to your academic experience. From recreational
sports to countless campus clubs, there’s a space for everyone on campus (and room
to create your own path, too!).Professors who know your name
Want to be more than a face in the crowd? With an average of 17 students per class,
our classes are built small so students and professors can engage in dialogue. At
F&M, 50% of students collaborate with professors on research or guided learning by
the time they graduate.Live and learn in Lancaster City
F&M's home city of Lancaster offers arts and culture for every taste and preference
– all within safe walking distance of campus. Some 550 students participate in local
research, internships and service projects in both the city and surrounding county
each year.
Explore, Experience, and Succeed at F&M
Real-World Learning
Research an exciting theory, strengthen your resume with an internship, and immerse yourself in a new culture by studying off campus. At F&M, we take your learning far beyond the classroom.
A Global Campus
We proudly embrace our global identity and commit ourselves to improving our cultural fluency. We demonstrate this commitment by recruiting students from around the world, emphasizing the transformative power of studying abroad, and creating opportunities to engage with a globalized Lancaster.
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.
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.
Discover the city »F&M Stories
December 18, 2024
New Year Message: Diplomats Shine Brighter
The moment you stepped on campus, something extraordinary happened. You became part of all F&M is and will be.
December 17, 2024
Top 10 Reasons to Apply to F&M
Faculty mentorship. Small, discussion-based classes. Experiential learning. A diverse and inclusive community. There are many reasons to love F&M. We welcome you to find yours!
December 13, 2024
Building Community: Two Campus Clubs Celebrate 20 Years
Two vibrant student organizations on campus are celebrating 20 years at F&M: Intelligent Men Purposefully Accomplishing College Together (I.M.P.A.C.T.) and Sophisticated Intelligent Sisters Teaching Excellence Responsibility and Success (S.I.S.T.E.R.S.).