Are you ready?
"You are about to join a vibrant international community rooted in Switzerland and connected to over 100 countries around the world. This community is here to help you start strong and shape a Franklin experience that reflects your personal and academic goals.
You will find professors and staff ready to challenge and support you every step of the way, whether you are pursuing your bachelor's or master’s degree or joining us as a study abroad student. Students who arrive curious and open leave confident, grounded, and globally connected.
Welcome to a dynamic, multicultural community of scholars, leaders, and travelers. Come find me for a coffee chat, I would love to meet you!"
- Dr. Deborah Knaust, Dean of Student Life and Engagement
We can't wait to welcome you to Franklin Switzerland and to help you get ready for your experience as a Franklin student.
When you arrive on August 18, our Orientation Mentors, Resident Assistants, and Community Assistants will greet you and show you around campus. Our goal is to help you have a fantastic start and begin understanding what it means to be a Franklin student. You will meet staff and faculty members who will be a part of your experience both inside and outside the classroom. Most importantly, you will meet other new students during Orientation who are experiencing a new start just like you.
During Orientation, incoming first-year students will meet their academic advisors, who will be the instructor of their First Year Seminars. They will also meet their Academic Mentors, who are student leaders who join the First Year Seminars and assist in helping students adjust to their academic life, find academic resources, and learn to be a scholar, not just a student.
Before You Leave
Prepare for your adventure at Franklin Switzerland with our "Before You Leave" guide. We've included suggestions from other members of the Franklin community and hope it helps you settle into your new life in Switzerland.
Arriving at Franklin
This section includes information about how to actually get to campus, what Orientation will include, and getting comfortable on campus. We want to help you make your transition to Franklin as smooth and exciting as possible.
Undergraduate
Learn more about the Franklin undergraduate experience! Learn about orientation, First Year Seminars, and academic mentoring. Get tips on settling into life at Franklin and making the most of the resources available to you.
Life at Franklin
Discover life at Franklin Switzerland and immerse yourself in an amazing international experience! Each semester, staff, faculty, and student organizations host dozens of events to help you learn, engage, and develop confidence. Learn about Housing, Food Services, Health Services, and how to stay connected on campus. Get insider tips for moving around Lugano and beyond, and connect with friendly faces who can help answer your questions.