Residential Life & Housing

Franklin College considers student residence life an integral part of the educational experience. Our residences give students the opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of being on their own. In order to cultivate and promote individual growth and maturity, the College offers fully furnished apartments – complete with their own bathrooms and kitchenettes – in addition to traditional-style residence hall rooms. These apartments provide students with privacy and a sense of personal responsibility.

The residences are located in eight different buildings on or near campus. Each residence is supported by a trained Resident Assistant who helps students obtain the most from their residential experience. All students living in Franklin residences are covered by an insurance policy for their personal possessions.

Housing Guidelines

Any Franklin student who is registered for a full 12-hour course load is eligible to live in the College residences. Part-time students may live on campus if space is available and with the permission from the Director of Residential Life & Housing. Franklin College requires all single, new incoming students who are not residing with their parents or legal guardians to live in a College residence. However, if a student has over 60 credit hours (or is over the age of 21), has a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and has parental permission, they can apply to live off campus and lease an apartment in the local community. Students wishing to live off campus need to do so through the Office of Residential Life & Housing.

The College’s residential life program is designed to foster independent and community living as well as academic focus during a student’s time at Franklin. All students living on campus must sign the Franklin College Housing Agreement, which details the policies and procedures of the residences.