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.
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. Meaning “both/and,” the ampersand is the purpose — and the power — of the liberal
arts: recognizing and forming connections between things that at first glance don't
seem to go together. At F&M, you'll explore sciences, arts, humanities and social
sciences and gain the confidence to pursue whatever you dream. Because with a liberal
arts education from F&M, you can do it all. 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. 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. 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.Day of Giving: March 19 and 20
F&M Summer Sessions
The ampersand in the middle of our College’s name symbolizes the rich space of possibility
that awaits you here.
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Research Possibilities
A Global Education
Success Beyond F&M
Our Home: The City of Lancaster
Centered in a county full of lush, rolling farmland, you’ll find an unexpected urban oasis: Lancaster, Pa., F&M’s extraordinary home city. Lancaster 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
March 18, 2024
Senior Spotlight: Meredith Mangum '24
Varsity volleyball player Meredith Mangum ’24 said playing volleyball at F&M was an incredibly fun and rewarding experience. Mangum was two-time team captain, two-time Centennial Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and Centennial Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
March 15, 2024
Senior Spotlight: Genesis Familia
Diplomatic Congress senior class president Genesis Familia shares compelling reasons she chose F&M and offers advice for new students that include trying new activities and never hesitating to see assistance.
March 14, 2024
Teaching Fellowship Opens Door to Castles, Culture
Emily Kapner ’21 never imagined an F&M education would lead to castle-hopping in Slovakia. But like many Diplomats, she discovered that a liberal arts degree can open many unexpected paths.