Living on Campus
It’s important to feel comfortable in your new home for the next four years. With our unique residential life, fantastic dining services, and more, we make sure you’re well taken care of.
Convocation
Convocation is a College tradition that brings the entire F&M community together to celebrate the incoming class and transfer students and kick off the opening of the academic year.
WIN THE WAGON!
The Diplomats take the field against the Dickinson Red Devils in the annual "Battle for the Conestoga Wagon." Since 1963, the teams have battled for the Conestoga Wagon Trophy. Encased in glass, the Wagon was hand-carved by two Amish woodcarvers from Lancaster County and is a miniature replica of the wagon used to transport the players between the two schools when they first met on the field of play in 1889.
FlapJack Fest
A study break during finals week with free pancakes, eggs, tots, and more! Served by F&M faculty and professional staff in the Ben Franklin Dining hall sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs, Sodexo, and the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership.
Senior Bonfire
A bonfire is open to the senior class hosted by the senior class cabinet with s’mores and much more where seniors get to bond together and perhaps get a small gift as well.
Spring Arts
This event takes place during the spring semester and provides students an opportunity to get away from their classwork and have fun, eat food, and listen to music!
New friendships, meaningful and memorable community experiences, important life lessons outside of the classroom… all are waiting for you at F&M. By participating in student groups, the arts, civic engagement, athletics, and recreation, you can enrich your academic experience and enhance the culture of teaching and learning at F&M.
Civic Engagement
F&M's commitment to civic engagement reflects a core institutional belief: that a true liberal arts education includes making meaningful contributions to one's community. Each year, F&M students log more than 60,000 hours of volunteer service, improving the lives of people in Lancaster, Central Pennsylvania, and around the world.
Faith & Meaning
F&M's is a rich tapestry of religious communities. Students of faith seeking spiritual fulfillment and fellowship, as well as those who are on a faith journey, will find many opportunities available to them at F&M, where the various religious groups on campus are open to everyone.
Fraternities & Sororities
Since the first fraternity was established on campus in 1853, F&M's fraternities and sororities have been part of our community, offering interested students additional opportunities for intellectual advancement, leader development, responsible citizenship and community building.
Steinman College Center
The “living room” of the College, Steinman College Center is a place where students, faculty, professional staff and guests meet and share a variety of social, educational, cultural and recreational experiences.
Student Engagement and Leadership
There's more to a college education than time in the classroom. At F&M, the experience extends to scores of clubs and organizations that offer students opportunities to socialize, have fun and explore independently favorite or tempting topics. Or, feel free to start your own club!
We care for the entire F&M community, from the people who learn and grow on our campus, to physical environment in which we live and work. Learn more about how our values shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion and sustainability efforts at F&M.
Your success on campus is of vital importance, and F&M has policies set in place to guide your success.