Franklin College

Since it was founded in 1834, Franklin College has been a leader in liberal arts education. In 1842, Franklin became the first college in Indiana — and only the seventh in the nation—to admit women, and that spirit of inclusiveness still characterizes the college today. Over the past 175 years, Franklin College has remained dedicated to the educational ideals of our namesake — a broad liberal arts curriculum, hands-on learning experiences, and a commitment to ethical leadership at home and abroad.

With a tight-knit student body of 1,023 students and a highly involved faculty, Franklin College offers a wealth of opportunities you might not expect from a small school. With 55 majors in 24 academic disciplines to choose from — plus a location convenient to the businesses and organizations in Indianapolis — Franklin College gives you the chance to excel.

Franklin College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is therefore the College’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, race, religion, veteran status as consistent with the Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.

Franklin College shall attain excellence as a personal, participatory, values-focused, career-sensitive, liberal arts teaching and learning undergraduate community. The college shall motivate and prepare its graduates for productive and satisfying lives of excellence, leadership and service.

A Franklin College education fosters independent thinking, innovation, leadership, and action for ever-changing professions and a globally connected world.

We like it that way. Maybe it’s playing on a sports team or getting involved in Greek life. Or perhaps it’s performing with choir or volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. Wherever you choose to jump in, you’ll find yourself at home.

Franklin College offers its students a wide variety of on-campus support services to enhance their college experience. It is the goal of the faculty and staff at Franklin College to provide as many resources as possible to students so that they can feel financially secure, safe, physically and mentally healthy, well fed, meet academic challenges and be prepared for a meaningful career after college. The college also provides resources to meet the ever-changing technology needs of students today. These resources are all provided to help Franklin College students succeed and lead lives of excellence, leadership and service.

The mission of the Franklin College Information Technology Services Department is “to initiate and support advancement of technology and deliver competent service for technology in a responsive and professional manner.”The Counseling Center provides students with the support and resources to help them to achieve their personal goals and enhance their experience at Franklin College. The Center offers consultation services to individuals and provides workshops to campus organizations on a variety of psycho-social issues. Our licensed counselors provide services to all students free of charge.

It’s more than just an education. It’s exploration with a purpose.We aren’t a podium-and-PowerPoint kind of school. And our professors do a whole lot more than just lecture. From personal mentorship to individualized career direction, our team of faculty-advocates partners with every student to find the right fit of internships and research opportunities. So after Franklin, you’ll have a head start on what you want to do and know exactly how to get there.

Franklin College students have the chance to intern at various organizations and businesses around the state and even the country. Internships serve as exploratory tools, a way for students to “test drive” a career. And with the ability to gain valuable internship experience as early as freshman year, students have ample time to experience a variety of career opportunities during both spring and fall semesters as well as Winter Term.

In the past, students have interned at Rolls Royce, the Indiana Pacers, WISH TV, Indiana Senator Richard Lugar’s office, Dolphins Plus, The Indianapolis Star and the Indiana State Senate, among many other noteworthy locations. Students have also found internships at not-for-profits like Franklin Heritage, Girls Inc., Esperanza En Jesucristo,Youth Connections and the Riley Children’s Foundation.

The Franklin College faculty and staff do everything that they can to help students make valuable contacts within the working world. Students interested in internship opportunities should contact Career Services for available positions and a detailed list of internship requirements. Students are welcome to search for outside internships on their own, however, all internships must be approved by Career Services before a student will receive credit toward graduation.