Franklin & Marshall College is a scholarly community whose aim is to create an environment for human learning. Toward this end, students and faculty working together in close relationship pursue not only knowledge but also wisdom. In their mutual devotion to intellectual discovery, each stimulates the other. The prerequisite for the continuing success of this endeavor is academic freedom—the freedom to teach and learn. As full members of the College community, therefore, students, like faculty, are encouraged to develop their capacity for critical judgment and to engage in a sustained and independent search for truth. The rights, freedoms and responsibilities of students outlined below are essentials for the realization of this goal.
Academic freedom depends for its vitality upon appropriate conditions in the classroom, on the campus and in the larger community. The responsibility to secure and maintain these conditions is shared by students, faculty and administration.
In the Classroom
Members of the Franklin & Marshall College faculty, in the classroom and in conference, are expected to encourage free inquiry. Student performance is to be evaluated solely on an academic basis, not...
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Franklin & Marshall College has a policy of maintaining academic, disciplinary, health and financial records for its students. The recording of such information is necessary to protect the rights of...
Read MoreStudent Participation in Governance
Franklin & Marshall College observes a form of collegial responsibility in the governance of academic and other campus affairs. The College encourages student participation in campus governance,...
Read MoreEngagement with the Academic Process
It is the expectation of the College that an enrolled student will remain fully engaged with their academic program. If a student fails to meet their academic requirements (class attendance;...
Read MoreThe Student Code
Preamble Franklin & Marshall College is a residential College dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse...
Read MoreDisciplinary Proceedings
Disciplinary Proceedings Student discipline at the College utilizes two general processes: (1) the Committee on Student Conduct, as engaged by the Office of the Vice President and Dean of Student...
Read MoreDisciplinary Actions and Penalties
Disciplinary Actions and Outcomes If a student is found responsible for violation(s) of the Franklin & Marshall Code of Conduct, disciplinary action will be taken. Even in the most challenging...
Read MoreHazing Policy
Hazing is a violation of College policy and Pennsylvania state law. Hazing includes but is not limited to behaviors occurring on or off campus that are physically, emotionally, or psychologically...
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Alcohol and Drug Policies Franklin & Marshall College is committed to maintaining a healthy and safe environment that promotes respect for oneself and others, zero tolerance for disruptive behavior...
Read MoreWeapons Policy for Students
Franklin & Marshall College strictly prohibits the introduction, possession or use of weapons everywhere on campus and college owned or controlled properties off campus. For further information...
Read MoreFire Safety Policies
Fire Safety Policy for Students As Franklin & Marshall Students, you have rights regarding personal safety and security. In order to ensure these rights for you and your fellow students, you must...
Read MoreIdentification Card Policies
Students are required to carry their cards at all times and to present them at the request of a College official or public safety officer. The ID card can only be used by the person whose name...
Read MoreLoss or Damage to Personal Property
The College does not assume responsibility for loss of or damage to personal property of residents through fire, theft, or other causes. The College recommends that each student or his or her...
Read MoreLancaster City Noise Control
The City of Lancaster has a Noise Control Ordinance that prohibits noise above certain levels, particularly between the hours of 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. Some provisions of the ordinance apply at any time....
Read MoreOther College Policies
Residency and College House Guidelines All regularly enrolled first- and second-year students, except approved commuting students who live at home or with a legal guardian within a 50-mile radius,...
Read MoreResidential Life
Room Changes Room changes can be made only with the approval of the House Dean, in the case of special interest housing the College Residential Coordinator. In most cases, room changes are not...
Read MoreWithdrawals and Leaves of Absence
The federal government prescribes the treatment of Title IV aid in the event a student withdraws. At Franklin & Marshall, all leaves of absences, whether informal or formal, are treated as...
Read MoreClass Absence and Short Term Leave Policies
Class Absence Notification Policy The Student Wellness Center (SWC) recognizes that students are responsible for adhering to professors’ attendance policies and that only faculty members can excuse...
Read MoreNon-Smoking Policy
In order to promote the health and safety, comfort and well-being of all members of the College community, Franklin & Marshall prohibits smoking: inside all buildings on campus, including...
Read MoreParking and Motor Vehicles
General Statement Bringing a car to campus is a privilege, not a right. Operation of a personal car is not a requirement of any College program, and students bring and operate cars at their own...
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