• F&M’s Latest
  Explore stories showing the life, people and events of F&M.

• Academic Calendar
  Keep track of important dates such as move-in and orientation, semester start and end dates, breaks and more.

• Athletic Events
  Check out the athletic schedule to find out when you can cheer on your favorite team. Go Dips! 

• Campus Events Calendar 
  Curious what’s happening on campus? Explore the campus calendar to find out. 

• New Student Information
  Stay updated on information for new students including orientation and move-in, FAQ for new students and families and more.

• F&M Graduation Details
  At F&M, we call our graduation ceremony "commencement." Check this page for any updates on commencement weekend details.

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On-Campus Health & Safety Resources

• Student Wellness Center
  The Lancaster General Health of Franklin & Marshall Student Wellness Center is a fully integrated center that provides accessible, confidential, high quality medical and mental health services that support the academic and general wellbeing of students.

• Public Safety
  F&M’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Accredited Law Enforcement Agency. DPS works around the clock to maintain a safe atmosphere for faculty, staff, students and visitors and ensure the F&M community is a safe one for living and learning.

• Health Insurance Information 2021-2022
  Health insurance coverage is required for all full-time undergraduate students enrolled at F&M. College policy requires students to maintain health insurance coverage that covers them every day of their higher education career, including summer and breaks. Learn more about the College’s student health insurance policy, which is administered by QM Services and runs August 1 to July 31. 

• Office of Student Accessibility Services
  The Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) works with students who have disabilities to determine reasonable accommodations and ensure that they have equal access to all aspects of their education. This includes academic, dining, and housing needs.

• Emergency Preparation Guidelines
  F&M has a comprehensive Emergency Response & Crisis Management Plan that will be activated in case of a crisis situation.

• DipCares
  DipCares is a program on campus that ensures you, students, faculty and staff are aware of campus resources and how to access them.

Off-Campus Health & Safety Resources

• UPMC in Central Pa.
  UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)is a healthcare hub serving Lancaster County.

• Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
  Lancaster General Health has several locations conveniently located throughout Lancaster County, including a hospital one mile from the F&M campus.

• Online Payment & eBill
  F&M uses an online billing and payment system for student tuition bills, meaning paper tuition bills are not printed and mailed. You may access to view and print the billing statement and make payments online after your student has set up authorized user/proxy access for them.

• Authorized User/Proxy Access to a Student's Account
  The student account provides an up-to-date, detailed picture of the student tuition account activity for the current semester. Students may specify an authorized user who can view billing statements and make payments to their account. If your student has given you access, you will receive an email giving you a link to log in. 

• Financial Aid
  At F&M, we welcome talented students from all economic backgrounds. We offer need-based aid only (meaning we don’t offer any academic or merit scholarships), and meet 100 percent of an admitted student’s institutionally determined financial need for all four years on campus.

• Net Price Calculator
  The Net Price Calculator (NPC) is a convenient tool that will take you no more than 20 minutes to estimate your student’s eligibility for need-based financial aid and your out-of-pocket expenses at F&M.

• Tuition, Room and Board
  Each student is charged, on a semester by semester basis, fees that cover tuition, room, board and some College charges for activities and labs. Learn more by viewing the schedule of fees and expenses for this academic year. 

• Student Employment on Campus
  At F&M, student employment is more than a job — it’s a pathway to college and career success. On-campus employment offers opportunities for students to not only earn income with the convenience of working on campus, but to acquire workplace and leadership skills employers look for. Learn more about how your student can find a job on campus.

• F&M’s Debit Account (Ben’s Bucks)
  Need to add money to your student’s F&M debit account? At F&M, these funds are called Ben’s Bucks, and you can easily add more funds to your student’s account for use.

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• Academic Advising
  Students at F&M are paired with a faculty member who acts as an academic adviser, offering support and encouragement as they journey through their academic pursuits at F&M. Faculty advisers are given extensive support and training resources to learn how to provide students with access to the tools they need to thrive. 

• Academic Support Resources
  Whether a student is seeking tutoring on a particular topic, wants their paper reviewed for grammar, or is curious to learn effective study habits, there are endless opportunities for academic support at F&M. 

• Career Support (The Office of Student and Post-Graduate Development)
  F&M's office of student and post-graduate development, called OSPGD, is a partner in your student’s success from Day 1 on campus. Learn more about OSPGD and how you can support your student’s success beyond F&M by encouraging them to connect with advisers and mentors early and often.

• Registrar and Transcripts
  The Office of the Registrar is responsible for maintaining the academic records of all current and former students and for upholding the academic policy set by the faculty. Find out more about course registration, graduation requirements, and more to help your student stay on track.

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• Connect With F&M Parents & Families on Social Media
  Meet other proud families of F&M students on this Facebook page just for parents and families. You’ll have opportunities to ask questions, join discussions, and more.

• Attend an Event
  Parents are encouraged to attend F&M’s diverse event offerings. Opportunities to connect with other members of the F&M community occur year round both on campus and in any of F&M's numerous regional chapters.

• Join the Parents Council
  The Franklin & Marshall College Parents Council is a group of prominent and influential parents of current F&M students who are invited by the College to join the council. These members of the Franklin & Marshall community serve as knowledgeable and generous advocates.

• Become an Invaluable Volunteer or Mentor
  Parents are among F&M's most loyal donors, but they are just as generous with their time. They volunteer to mentor students, come to campus to discuss the challenges and opportunities within their industries, and help us place F&M students in internships and jobs.

• Be Our Biggest FAN
  Volunteer alumni and parents from around the nation serve as ambassadors for the College as part of the Franklin & Marshall Admission Network (FAN), which builds community among past, present and future students and parents of F&M and promotes the benefits of an F&M education to prospective students and their parents. 

• Join F&M’s True Blue Network
  Interested in hiring a Diplomat as an intern? Or are you open to answering a student’s questions related to your industry? Parents are more than welcome to become members of the True Blue Network, F&M’s networking site, to help launch an F&M student or graduate into success.

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