We are excited to welcome new students in January! Student leaders and staff will help new students adjust to their new environment over the course of several days before classes begin on Monday, January 20. All new students should plan to move into their residence halls on Wednesday, January 15, between 09:00 and 17:00 Swiss Time.
We will be in touch with new students with more information as soon as we have it! Please note that the schedule below is tentative and that new students will receive a final version when they arrive on campus.
The Office of Student Life will host two question-and-answer sessions on Zoom so students and their families can ask questions!
The first session will be held on Wednesday, December 11, at 18:00 (6:00 p.m.) Central European Time and the second will be on Monday, January 13, at 18:00 (6:00 p.m.) Central European Time. These sessions are not mandatory, and all are welcome to attend! Students will receive the Zoom information via email in early December.
Wednesday, January 15
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09:00 – 17:00 |
New Student Arrival and Check-In – Office of Student Life, P. Gregory Warden Student Center Lounge (New C Lounge) at the McNeely Center of Ideas and Imagination The Office of Student Life will be open so new students can check in, receive their apartment keys, and find information about their new home! |
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18:30 |
Dinner with Student Leaders (Optional) |
Thursday, January 16
| 08:30 –09:45 | Breakfast (Optional) |
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10:00 |
Welcome and Morning Sessions |
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12:00 |
Lunch with student leaders |
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13:30 – 18:00 |
Orientation Sessions – New students will meet some people who will be central to their Franklin experience and learn about how things work on campus. Please note that attendance at all sessions is mandatory. Students should bring the passport(s) they used to enter Switzerland, as they will have an appointment at which this will be required. |
| 18:00 |
A Taste of Switzerland – We welcome new students with a special dinner featuring regional dishes each semester. Please join student leaders, faculty, staff, and other new students for a great Franklin tradition. |
Friday, January 17
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08:30 – 09:30 |
Breakfast (Optional) |
| 11:00 |
Registrar Information Session (mandatory for all transfer and first-year students) |
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12:00 |
Lunch |
| Afternoon |
Course Registration and Advising Appointments will continue throughout the afternoon. The Office of Student Life will offer optional activities so students can get to know others and explore the area! |
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18:30 |
Dinner (optional) |
| 20:00 | Movie and/or Game Night (optional) |
Saturday, January 18
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11:00 |
Brunch (optional) - Please note that students' meal plans will start on Saturday. |
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12:30
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A free shuttle to IKEA has been arranged for students who would like to purchase some things for their apartments! (Franklin students receive a discount on IKEA purchases.) |
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18:30 |
Dinner (optional) |