Alumni

The Center for Career and Professional Development
Your time at F&M was a transformational experience that helped to forge the path you are on today — a path that can often pivot in ways you don’t expect. Regardless of when you graduate, you can turn to the Center for Career and Professional Development for free advising, professional development, networking opportunities and programs.

Transcript Requests

Your academic transcript is a record issue by the College to communicate your full academic history. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) requires that transcripts of student records be released only upon the written consent of the student.

To request your transcript, you’ll first have to set up an account with our partner, Parchment.
SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT

Once your account is ready, follow these step-by-step instructions on how to use Parchment to request your transcript. It’s your choice to request an electronic or paper transcript. 
REQUEST YOUR TRANSCRIPT

Please keep in mind: 

• Transcripts remain free of charge for all current and former students.
• Transcripts will be issued only if all financial obligations to the College have been met.
• Parents, relatives, friends may not request a transcript for you. We strictly adhere to federal guidelines regarding the release of student records. We, therefore, cannot release transcripts without a written request that includes your signature. We also cannot allow someone else to pick transcripts up for you without your written permission.
• Both hard copies and electronic copies bear the official college seal.
• If you attended F&M in 1987 or earlier, please allow an additional (3-5) days for processing your order. 

Parchment offers support, including live chat, if you need help.

ASE & IFE Transcripts
To request a transcript from the Advanced Studies in England (ASE) program, please complete an ASE Transcript Request form. To request a transcript from International Francophone Europe (IFE), please contact the Registrar’s Office.

Degree Verification

Franklin & Marshall College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide degree verifications. Please verify all degrees using the National Student Clearinghouse at:

www.degreeverify.org 

By mail: 
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171

phone: 703-742-4200 
fax: 703-318-4058

Replacement Diplomas

You may request a replacement diploma if your original has been lost, damaged, or destroyed. 

To order your replacement diploma, complete a Replacement Diploma Order form. Send your completed form, together with a check payable to Franklin & Marshall College in the amount of $40 to:

Registrar’s Office

Franklin & Marshall College

PO Box 3003

Lancaster, PA 17604

The replacement diploma will include the signatures of current school officials. The graduation date will be the official graduation date at the time of original conferral. Your order will be processed as soon as we receive your order form and check. Orders are usually fulfilled within 4-6 weeks.

Please email the Registrar’s Office or call at (717) 358-4168 with any questions.

Writing Center
Did you know F&M’s Writing Center is available to alumni? Tutors can help you through every step of your writing process, from talking about your work; discussing, developing and clarifying your ideas; and improving your writing style.

Reach out to the Writing Center:
Diagnothian Hall, Room 200
717-358-3866
writingcenter@fandm.edu

International Student Services
F&M’s International Student Services works with F&M’s community of F-1 student visa holders, the visa that allows international students to study in the U.S. Your adviser will continue to offer you support into your first few years after graduation to ensure your compliance with U.S. immigration laws. You are a Diplomat forever, wherever your journey takes you around the world!

You can find more information on the International F-1 Seniors & Grads Resources page. This resource is specifically for F-1 Seniors and Grads and addresses specific questions you might have in the years following graduation.

Contact the ISS office at iss@fandm.edu for guidance on a variety of issues, such as archived documents, work authorization questions, and more.

Fellowships
Eager to continue your academic and professional development across the globe? Fellowships offer often-funded experiential learning opportunities such as advanced study, research, internships, service, travel, and more.

As an alum, you have access to our expert guidance and support in discovering and applying for fellowships. We’ll begin by discussing your interests and goals to help you select the fellowship programs that best align with your envisioned future. We’ll then guide you through the application process, helping you refine your essay, practice your interview, and more to ensure you put forward the best application possible. Reach out to fellowships@fandm.edu when you're ready to get started.

Get Your Diplomat Gear
We love seeing alumni, parents and friends proudly represent F&M, no matter where they are in the world. Visit our F&M Bookstore and our Diplomat Athletics shop to purchase apparel and accessories — check back often for new gear and seasonal discounts.

Request a Poster
Are you getting married, hosting a baby shower for a future Diplomat, or planning a social or work event with other F&M alumni? Let us know about your event, and we’ll send you an 18”x35” poster — yours to keep! Contact Jenn Gallagher at jenn.gallagher@fandm.eduto request your poster at least two weeks before your event.

Franklin & Marshall College License Plates
The Office of Alumni Engagement is pleased to offer, through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), a Franklin & Marshall College Pennsylvania auto license plate.

If you are the registered owner of a vehicle in Pennsylvania, have a Pennsylvania driver’s license and are a current student, alumnus or alumna, parent, friend or staff member of F&M, you can apply for an F&M plate. As with other PennDOT specialty plates, F&M’s are manufactured using standard PA plate design colors (blue, white and yellow). The Franklin & Marshall name appears across the bottom of the plate, while Benjamin Franklin and John Marshall appear on the left side of the plate.

1. Obtain an application form by downloading the MV-904SP form or by calling the Office of Alumni Engagement at 1-866-925-5500.
   
   
2. Enclose a check, money order, or credit card authorization form for $34, payable to Franklin & Marshall College. The cost for the plate is a one-time fee of $34. This fee is in addition to your yearly registration fees.
3. Send your payment and application form to:

• You can only get a Franklin & Marshall plate through the College, not from a PennDOT location. Do not send your application to PennDOT; doing so will delay delivery of your license plate.
  
  
• You may transfer your Franklin & Marshall plate to a new vehicle.
  
  
• Your Franklin & Marshall plate can be personalized for an additional fee of $136.
  
  
• You will not receive a refund if you cancel your request after the order is placed.
  
  
• You cannot receive a specific plate number; numbers are issued in sequence as orders are processed. We regret the inconvenience.
  
  
• Special organization plates are restricted to passenger vehicles, trucks, and motor homes with a registered gross weight of not more than 9,000 pounds.
  
  
• You cannot get plates for motorcycles and trailers, as they do not qualify for special organization registration plates.
  
  
• If you have any questions regarding the F&M Specialty License Plate Program, contact Alumni Engagement at 1-866-925-5500.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Auto and Home Insurance Programs
Franklin & Marshall College partners exclusively with Liberty Mutual to help members potentially save $947 with customized auto and home insurance.*Call 800-809-9778 or visit Liberty Mutual to get a free quote.

*Savings validated by new customers who switched to Liberty Mutual between 1/2020-10/2020 and participated in a countrywide survey. Savings may vary. Comparison does not apply in MA. Coverage provided and underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company or its affiliates or subsidiaries, 175 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116.

Note: When calling, be sure to mention Client #112892 for special F&M discounts.

Alumni Health & Life Insurance Programs
As a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, you now have access to this valuable resource for quality insurance options to help protect you as you transition into your new life. Visit TheAIP.com/fandm to learn more and access these exclusive alumni benefits. 

The Franklin & Marshall College Alumni Insurance Program is a convenient source for health, life, travel and auto insurance for alumni and their family members. There are a variety of plans available to meet your needs.

Questions or inquiries about USI Health and Life insurance policies can be directed to 1-800-922-1245.

Visit Alumni Insurance Program to learn more or call American Insurance Administrators at 1-800-922-1245 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.

Access the Alumni Directory
Get in touch with a long-lost friend or make a new one! Search for classmates and connections in the alumni directory. Location filters allow you to find other F&M alumni close by or search based on occupation/industry, college major, or any number of additional categories. Register and log in to the Alumni Directory by viewing our directory instructions.

Join the True Blue Network
Check out the career network platform exclusive to the F&M community! The True Blue Network fosters connections between alumni and current students. Post your internship or job opportunity, become a mentor, find resources and more on the True Blue Network.