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Franklin University Switzerland

Franklin University Switzerland
Via Ponte Tresa 29
Sorengo (Lugano), SW 6924

Official telephone: (212) 922-9650

Website: www.fus.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
U.S. region where majority of students come from: West

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 7 acres
City or town school is located in: Sorengo/Lugano
Population of city/town: 130,000
Nearest major city: Milan
Distance of nearest major city: 40 miles
Population of nearest major city: 2,500,000
Online campus map: www.fus.edu/
about-franklin/
visiting-franklin/
campus-maps

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • other housing including College-owned/operated apartments. (100%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 98%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 89%
Percent of students who live off campus: 11%
Students required to live on campus: All unmarried students under age 21 not living near campus with relatives.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 10%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 140
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
career, personal, academic, psychological
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: not at all

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine
School newspaper(s): The Franklin Voice, published twice per month
Total number of registered organizations: 32
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
student union, MUN; literary, Honor, and business societies; Italian, linguistics language and culture, basketball, ski, climbing, tennis, volleyball, ethnics, international relations, photography, improv, and sustainability clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic department's mailing address: Director of Admissions,
Karen Ballard,
Franklin College Switzerland,
Via Ponte Tresa 29,
6924 Soreng
Athletics homepage: www.fus.edu/
about-franklin/web-cams
School colors: red and white
School mascot: Falcon
Athletic facilities:
gymasium, practice soccer field, regulation soccer field
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, climbing, skiing, soccer, tennis, volleyball
Club sports for men:
basketball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), volleyball
Club sports for women:
Aussie Rules football, basketball, soccer, volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Milan (40 miles)
Nearest other airport: Lugano (2 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Lugano (1 mile)
Nearest passenger bus service: Lugano (1 mile)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: poor
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: yes

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 60% within one year of graduation

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