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If the answer is ‘yes,’ learn how to take the next step and apply. Applying to F&M Application Deadlines How to Apply Financial Aid Visit Campus Request More Information Resources for Admitted Students Join the F&Mily If you’ve decided that F&M is the right fit for your educational journey, your next step is to confirm your place in the Class of 2028. Just go to your portal and submit your enrollment agreement online. We can’t wait to welcome you to the F&Mily! Enroll Today » New Student Information We are so excited you chose Franklin & Marshall! The weeks and months leading up to your arrival in August will be busy ones. We are here to help guide all new students through the steps you need to take before arriving on campus at the end of the summer. Learn more » Plan A Visit to Campus Ready to explore the place that could be your home for the next four years? Visiting F&M is by far the best way to get a feel for day-to-day life on our campus. Schedule a Visit » What Does It Mean to Be a Diplomat? "It means being able to move fluidly between cultures and among cultures. It means bridging between different languages, different fields of study, different fields of expertise, different cultures and different points of origin. It means transforming disruption into opportunity." — F&M President Barbara Altmann Start Your Application F&M accepts applications from one of two sources: the Common Application or the Coalition Application. These platforms allow you to streamline your application process and apply to multiple colleges at once. Begin Your Common Application Begin Your Coalition Application Once we receive your application, you’ll have access to your F&M Application Portal , which you can use to upload additional materials to support your application. Application Dates to Remember Early Decision I November 15 (Notified by Dec 15) Early Decision II January 15 (Notified by Feb 15) Regular Decision January 15 (Notified by April 1) Transfer (Fall)* April 15 (Notified by June 1) Transfer (Spring) November 1 (Notified by Nov 15) *Fall transfer applications received after the priority deadline are considered on a space-available basis until the class is full. You are encouraged to complete your application as soon as possible. Application Options Applying Early Decision Are you convinced you want to be a Diplomat? If F&M is your top-choice school, applying Early Decision is the best option for you. Please note that applying Early Decision means that if you apply to F&M and get in, you’re committed to enroll. To apply Early Decision, you must complete an Early Decision Agreement on either the Common Application or the Coalition Application on Scoir. Early Decision Application Deadlines There are two deadlines for applying Early Decision—in early fall and early winter. Early Decision I Deadline: November 15 of your senior year You will be notified of our admission decision by December 15 Early Decision II Deadline: January 15 of your senior year You will be notified of our admission decision by February 15 Begin Your Common Application Begin Your Coalition Application Early Estimates of Financial Aid We understand that many families need to know how much financial aid they may receive before committing to F&M via Early Decision. We can provide you with an early estimate of the need-based financial aid for which you might qualify. This is an estimate only, not a guaranteed financial aid package. It also doesn’t guarantee or imply admission. Learn how to get an early estimate Keep Track of What You Need With an Application Checklist We understand that this is a lot to remember and track! To help, we put together a step-by-step guide to completing the application process as an Early Decision applicant. Check out your application checklist Applying Regular Decision If you’re still exploring your options and F&M is one of many colleges you are considering, applying Regular Decision is likely your best option. We have one Regular Decision deadline in mid-January. Regular Decision Deadline: January 15 of your senior year You will be notified of our admission decision by April 1 Begin Your Common Application Begin Your Coalition Application Keep Track of What You Need With an Application Checklist We understand that this is a lot to remember and track! To help, we put together a step-by-step guide to completing the application process as a first-year applicant. Check out your application checklist Applying as a Transfer Student We’re so glad you’re considering making F&M the place to continue your academic journey. F&M is a welcoming place for transfer students. There are two application deadlines depending on which semester you’d like to transfer. Fall Semester: April 15* You will be notified of our admission decision by June 1 Spring Semester: November 1 You will be notified of our admission decision by November 15 *Fall transfer applications received after the priority deadline are considered on a space-available basis until the class is full. You’re encouraged to complete your application as soon as possible. If you have any questions, you can email transfer@fandm.edu . Begin Your Common Application Keep Track of What You Need With an Application Checklist We understand that this is a lot to remember and track! To help, we put together a step-by-step guide to completing the application process as a transfer student. Check out your application checklist Register for an Interview with our Transfer Student Ambassador We welcome eligible students for 2024 Spring enrollment to register. Register for an interview Applying as an International Student We’re delighted you’re interested in pursuing an American liberal arts education at F&M. There is a strong global presence at F&M, with almost 20% of our students coming to our campus from countries outside of the U.S. Learn about the international student experience at F&M If you’re applying to F&M as...