Move In & Orientation 2025

• Enter campus through the main entrance and follow all posted traffic flow signage. Staff and volunteers will be stationed to help direct you.
• Upon arrival at your assigned residence hall, one person must remain with the vehicle while our new student is escorted into their hall and checked in by our volunteers. We will help carry, unload, and get items to your room!
• The driver will then be directed to a designated parking area. Don’t worry—we provide shuttle transportation back to the first-year residence halls from the parking zones.
• You’ll have 10 minutes or so to unload belongings, with a lot of help from our volunteer move-in crew including staff and students from across the University.
• Please clearly label all items, boxes, bags, and suitcases with your student’s name and room number (e.g., “John Smith, Mount Washington 221”).
• More detailed information will be emailed to you directly about your Fall housing assignment, your move-in time, and so much more! Check your email in mid-late July and early August.
• Follow us on Instagram @studentaffairs_fpu and tag us during move-in to be featured in our story.

At Franklin Pierce University, it is the responsibility of our students to coordinate their travel plans to align with their assigned move-in dates. Early arrival requests are limited and granted only to students who meet specific eligibility requirements.

We have an Early Arrival Request Form available for submission. Requests will begin to be reviewed in early July and on a rolling basis through August.

Important: Students must receive approval and notification before planning to arrive early. Please avoid purchasing plane tickets, train or bus tickets, or having friends or family take time off work until you have received confirmation. Early arrivals are rarely approved outside of the above circumstances, as our team is focused on preparing residence halls, ensuring your room keys are ready, and coordinating volunteers to provide a smooth move-in experience for all students. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Franklin Pierce University is located in Rindge, New Hampshire, a rural and scenic part of New England. While public transportation in the immediate area is limited, there are several regional airports and train stations that can help get you closer to campus. We encourage students and families to plan ahead and consider coordinating ground transportation from airports (e.g., car service, rental car, or rideshare) for the final leg of the trip to campus.

Nearby Airports

• Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) – Manchester, NH
  Approximately 1 hour from campus
   A convenient option for domestic travel with car rentals and rideshare access on-site. Additional travel arrangements (e.g. car service) are needed to reach Franklin Pierce in Rindge, NH.
• Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) – Boston, MA
  Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from campus
   Major international airport with the most flight options and ground transportation services. Additional travel arrangements (e.g. car service) are needed to reach Franklin Pierce in Rindge, NH.
• Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) – Worcester, MA
  Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from campus
   A smaller regional airport that may offer convenient flights for families coming from nearby cities. Additional travel arrangements (e.g. car service) are needed to reach Franklin Pierce in Rindge, NH.
• Bradley International Airport (BDL) – Windsor Locks, CT (near Hartford)
  Approximately 2 hours from campus
   Another regional option with both domestic and limited international flights. Additional travel arrangements (e.g. car service) are needed to reach Franklin Pierce in Rindge, NH.

Train Stations

• Fitchburg Station (MBTA Commuter Rail) – Fitchburg, MA
  ~35 minutes from campus
   Connects to Boston's North Station. Ideal for students traveling through Boston. Additional travel arrangements (e.g. car service) are needed to reach Franklin Pierce in Rindge, NH.
• Worcester Union Station (MBTA/Amtrak) – Worcester, MA
  ~1 hour 15 minutes from campus
   Serviced by Amtrak and the MBTA’s Framingham/Worcester Line to Boston’s South Station. Additional travel arrangements (e.g. car service) are needed to reach Franklin Pierce in Rindge, NH.
• Amherst Station (Amtrak) – Amherst, MA
  ~1 hour 15 minutes from campus
   Offers access to the Amtrak Vermonter Line, connecting Vermont to Washington, D.C. Additional travel arrangements (e.g. car service) are needed to reach Franklin Pierce in Rindge, NH.
• Boston South Station / North Station (Amtrak/MBTA) – Boston, MA
  Amtrak and MBTA hub. Additional travel arrangements (e.g. car service) are needed to reach Franklin Pierce in Rindge, NH.

Rindge, NH (Approx. 10 mins from campus)

• Woodbound Inn
  247 Woodbound Rd, Rindge, NH
   Rustic inn with traditional rooms, lakeside cabins, restaurant, and event space

Jaffrey, NH (Approx. 10 mins from campus)

• Monadnock Inn
  379 Main St, Jaffrey, NH
   Historic inn offering charming rooms in a classic New England setting
   
• Benjamin Prescott Inn
  433 Turnpike Rd, Jaffrey, NH
   Cozy bed & breakfast with period furnishings and a quiet atmosphere

Peterborough, NH (Approx. 20 mins from campus)

• Riverhouse by Weekender
  80 Concord St, Peterborough, NH
   Modern boutique inn with scenic views and walkable downtown access
   
• Little River Bed & Breakfast
  184 Union St, Peterborough, NH
   Comfortable, family-run B&B along the Contoocook River
   

Gardner, MA (Approx. 25–30 mins from campus)

• Super 8 by Wyndham Gardner
  22 Pearson Blvd, Gardner, MA
   Simple, budget-friendly option with continental breakfast

Keene, NH (Approx. 30–35 mins from campus)

• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Keene Downtown
  30 Main St, Keene, NH
   Upscale downtown hotel in a renovated 100-year-old building
  
  
• Best Western Plus Keene Hotel
  401 Winchester St, Keene, NH
   Modern hotel with breakfast, pool, and convenient location
   
• Courtyard by Marriott Keene Downtown
  75 Railroad St, Keene, NH
   Central location with spacious rooms and amenities