Theme Houses
Descriptions
Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to live in themed housing.
The housing term is the same as on campus residence hall dates (9 months). All utilities in theme house locations are included in the semester pricing.
Beginning Fall 2013, all students that choose to live in either the Arts House or the International House (JSP properties) will be charged a $500 security deposit along with your semester tuition billing.
Spring 2013 move out info -
The move out date for Spring 2013 is Sunday, May 5. If you are a graduating senior the move out date is Monday, May 13, 2013 at noon.
Fall 2013 move in info -
Move in for the Fall semester is Sunday, August 25, 2013. Classes begin on Wednesday, August 28, 2013.
Spring 2014 move out info -
Move out is Sunday, May 4, 2014. If you are a graduating senior the move out date is Monday, May 12, 2014 at noon.
Dietz Hall Quiet Living
Quiet Living housing provides a space for students who want such an environment or lifestyle and wish to build community with others like themselves. Quiet Living will be available in Dietz, which has both single and double rooms. Quiet Living is an environment where students are committed to an appropriate and respectful amount of noise that is conducive to studying and a calm environment. Noise should be always be contained within your room. Dietz Hall is conveniently located on campus next to Hartman green. All beds in Dietz Hall are twin XL beds.
French House
Dedicated to the French language and culture, the French house is a Special Interest house of Franklin & Marshall College. The French house provides an atmosphere that is conducive to studying and cultural exchange. The residents work together to establish a real way of French life, by organizing activities and participating with the French Department and French Club. The French Club also holds some of its meetings at the French House. Located at 548 West James Street, this house has two doubles and four singles (one single will be occupied by the housing coordinator). All beds in the French House are twin XL beds.
Arts House
The Arts House is a living and learning community dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the fine arts through workshops, showcases, performances and other methods of artistic expression. The Arts house strives to provide a welcoming environment for the academic and non-academic artists of Franklin and Marshall. Through the universal language of performance we seek to foster a true celebration of all forms of artistic expression for our larger communities and ourselves and to create an artistic experience unique from the classroom. The aim of the Arts House is to not only create a non-academic artistic community but to also facilitate the exchange of different forms of artistic expression amongst our residents and our campus community. The location is 602/604 W. James. There are six single bedrooms (one bedroom will be occupied by the housing coordinator) in 602 W. James. There are seven additional single bedrooms in 604 W. James. All beds in the Arts House (602 and 604 W. James) are full sized beds.
Beginning Fall 2013, students living in the Arts house (JSP) will be billed a $500 security deposit for potential damages to the bedroom/unit.
International House
The International House functions as the epicenter of international student life at Franklin & Marshall. We firmly believe in the college's mission to explore the cultural world in which we live in a deep and meaningful way by hosting a multitude of activities on campus. The members of the International House aspire to contribute positively to our community by sharing the enriching experiences that many of our residents have had. We firmly believe that the students in the International House should be committed to fostering a sense of internationalism within and beyond the walls of the house. Furthermore, the International House, in conjunction with other multicultural clubs on campus, seeks to promote and celebrate diversity by facilitating various events. The House should also serve as a forum for debates and discussions about pertinent issues, whether they be situated in our local F&M setting, or in a broader global context. We hope to see these programs culminate in an overall increase in interest and integration between the international and American students on campus such that new heights of international understanding are reached. The location is 446-448 W. James Street and there are 12 single bedrooms (one bedroom will be occupied by the housing coordinator). All rooms in the International house are full-sized beds.
Beginning Fall 2013, students living in the International house (JSP) will be billed a $500 security deposit for potential damages to the bedroom/unit.
If you are interested to apply to live in the International House, please read the International House Constitution available at the pdf link below:
Sustainability House
The Sustainability House will serve as an example of low-impact living in the quest for carbon neutrality. The members of the House aim to promote sustainable initiatives on the Franklin & Marshall College campus and to reach out to the surrounding Lancaster city area through education and community service. As leaders in our communities, we will prove sustainable living and responsible consumption is both feasible and necessary. Located at 550-552 W. James Street, there are 13 single and 5 double rooms.
West James Street Apartments
There are two single apartments, six two-person apartments and two three-person apartments. Please note that some apartments have individual bedrooms, while other apartments have a combination of single and double bedrooms within them. To apply for an apartment, you must know with whom you would like to live. This house is located at 534 West James Street.
