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Explore F&M at Admitted Student Days: April 10 and 18
The Franklin & Marshall community is excited to welcome all Class of 2030 students to F&M Unlocked: Admitted Student Days, scheduled April 10 and April 18. Register on your online application portal.
Admitted Student Day is your opportunity to get an inside look at what it’s like to be a Diplomat. Spend the day experiencing F&M firsthand with specialized tours, classroom sessions, and an April 10 research fair featuring current student projects.
Enjoy tours of campus, downtown Lancaster, the Student Support Hub, the F&M Bookstore, the Philadelphia Alumni Writers House and the vivarium. Assorted ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ sessions will provide a deep dive into:
In town for the full weekend? Find fun things to do downtown and on campus:
- Download: Student-Designed Map of Favorite Lancaster Locations
- Plan Your Visit to Lancaster
- Make the Most of Your Spring Visit to F&M
- Top 5 Things to See When You Visit F&M
- The Inauguration of Andrew Rich, F&M President (April 11)
- Lancaster City Restaurant Week (April 13-19)
- Lancaster Stormers Baseball Fan Fest (April 19)
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