Information for Accepted Students

Congratulations on your acceptance.

We look forward to welcoming you to campus and having you join our community. You will find that Franklin Pierce University offers a rich learning environment with the advantages of a small college and the opportunities of a university. On this page you will find the basic information you need to successfully enroll at Franklin Pierce.

You are also encouraged to bulletSign up with MyFPbullet MyFP is a personalized web portal that will provide you with information tailored to your unique needs and interests. You will receive your own web page with events and information based on categories that you select. You will also receive e-mails that will keep you up-to-date on what's happening at Franklin Pierce.

Start your freshman year with one of our summer POWer Trips. POWer Trips are Franklin Pierce University's Pre-Orientation Wilderness adventures. Signup for your choice of kayaking, backpacking, mountain biking or road biking. It's a great way to meet classmates and start your college experience. Learn more about POWer.

Wondering if Franklin Pierce University is right for you?

The best thing to do is see for yourself. Take advantage of the opportunity to visit campus and get ready for the fall semester. To schedule an appointment, call 800-437-0048. Campus Visits are available Monday through Saturday at 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. 

Financial Aid and Tuition Payments

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be complete online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Need a Paper Copy? Call Student Financial Services at 800-437-0048. You can also utilize the S.W.I.F.T. International Payment System (Student Tuition Transfers). Please note that Fall Semester student tuition bills will be mailed on June 15th and will be due on July 15th. Spring Semester student tuition bills will be mailed on November 15th and will be due on December 15th. Please call Student Financial Services at 800-437-0048 with any questions.

Quick information for accepted students

Summer Reading
Learn about our Summer Reading Program for First-Year Students. This is an opportunity to participate in a common reading experience that will help you make connections with students and professors from the moment you arrive on campus. The reading selection is designed to engage students in contemporary issues that cross academic disciplines. Your reading assignment and questions will be mailed to you in mid-June. You should be prepared to hand in your assignment on the first day of orientation.

Parking and Vehicle Registration
It's easy and can be accomplished online. Register your vehicle or make changes to your vehicle information.
Information Technology
See the minimum requirements for your personal computer.
Housing and Meals

New Student Housing Preference Questionnaire
Complete online by June 1st for Fall, or complete by December 15th for Spring.

New Student Questionnaire
Complete by July 20th for Fall, or complete by December 15th for Spring.

Housing Contract and Deposit (PDF)
Print, sign and mail to Franklin Pierce University, ATTN: Peggy Collum, Residential Life, 40 University Drive, Rindge, NH 03461.
This must be completed by July 20th for Fall, or by December 15th for Spring. Don't forget to include a check for your housing deposit.

Meals Plans(PDF)
All first year students must choose between:
(1) unlimited meals, two guest passes and $150 dining points, or
(2) Unlimited meals and two guest passes

Roommate Assignments
This will be mailed to you in early August for the Fall semester, or early January for the Spring semester. Your roommate assignment will include his or her telephone number and e-mail address so that you can begin communicating.

Microfridge Rental
Information will be mailed to you in mid-July.
Fall Semester Courses

You will be receiving your course selection packet beginning in mid-April. Or follow the instructions in the yellow box below. Call your Admissions Counselor at 800-437-0048 with any questions you may have. Please return your course selection packet to the Office of the Registrar by July 1st.

Spring Semester Courses

You will be receiving your course selection packet beginning in mid-November. Or follow the instructions in the yellow box below. Call your Admissions Counselor at 800-437-0048 with any questions you may have. Return the packet to the Office of the Registrar by January 5th.

A course selection packet will be mailed to all new incoming students after they have made their $200 Admissions commitment deposit. You are welcome to download, print and completethese forms now and get a head start!

Purchasing Books
After receiving your final course schedule, you may purchase your books at the bookstore website.

College Transcripts
If you have taken classes at another college or university, you need to have an official transcript of your grades sent to the Admissions Office. Please send these as soon as possible, as the information may affect which courses you take in your first semester at Franklin Pierce.

Final High School Transcripts
Your final high school transcript must be received by Admissions no later than July 15th (for Spring) or January 5th (for Fall).
Health Services

Download Health Forms online. They should be returned to Health Services, Franklin Pierce University, 40 University Drive, Rindge, NH 03461. For the Fall semester, return forms by August 1st.
For the Spring semester, return forms by January 1st.

 Parents and Family

A packet just for parents will be mailed in late June. They can also check out the Parent's Web page

Academic Services Available
Read the Freshman Booklet, learn about math and writing help, and more.

 Housing Details
See room measurements and find out what to bring (and what not to bring).
Bookstore
After receiving your final course schedule, you may purchase your books at the bookstore web site. You will also be able to buysupplies, apparel and more there.		 Academic Calendar
Learn when you need to be on campus and what's happening on what dates.
Get involved
Enrich your college experience. Join a club.		 Email, TV and Telephone Answers
Know what to expect when you arrive in your residence hall.
What's happening at Franklin Pierce?
See the official Calendar of Events.		 FAQs
...written for your parents, but you'll learn something too.
What to study
Read up on our various academic offerings.		 The Catalog
Everything about the University, officially and in detail.
Recreation
How about snowshoeing, kayaking or climbing Mount Monadnock? Or learn about intramurals, where to work out or even where to curl up with a good book in front of a roaring fire.		 Things to do
Life here is as busy, or as relaxed,as you want it to be. Hike a mountain, snowboard down the Peterson Hall Lawn, or catch a performance in Pierce Hall.
Athletics Web Site
Compete as a Raven in Division II athletics. Or sit in the stands and cheer for our teams.		 Virtual Tour
New tour coming soon. In the meantime, get a panoramic views of a few campus locations.
Coaches Directory
They stand ready to answer your questions.		 What to ask of whom, and how
Find alist of topics and where to get answers.