Living arrangements for resident students include traditional co-ed residence halls and spacious older homes. New students are asked to complete a housing questionnaire that identifies special interests and preferred living arrangements. The questionnaire is used to match students with similar interests when rooms are assigned.
Each residence is managed by experienced Resident Directors who live there year-round. Student Resident Assistants also staff the larger residence halls. Residence Life staff members help promote and encourage responsible behavior and build a community that is conducive to academic and personal development. Each residence area offers programs and activities throughout the year. Click here for a Campus Tour.
Dean offers a meal plan which provides students with 19 meals a week in the main dining facility. All students residing on campus must partake in the meal plan. The college also provides meals through Boomer's Cafe which offers extended hours for students.
The town of Franklin is situated southwest of Boston, Massachusetts, near three major New England cities: Boston, Providence and Worcester. The town is one of the fastest growing towns in the state of Massachusetts, and currently boasts a population of approximately 25,000. Dean College is located in the town center, with stores, restaurants and services a short walk from campus. Beaches, skiing and hiking opportunities are all within an hours drive of campus. Location...
The two closest airports are Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts and T.F. Green Airport in Providence, Rhode Island. Logan Airport services most major airline carriers and includes numerous international flights. Public transportation by rail is available from Logan Airport to the Dean College/Franklin Station which is a five-minute walk from campus. Taxis and shuttle buses can also provide transportation from either airport. (Note: Dean College does provide a pick-up service for students arriving at either airport. This service is for a student’s initial arrival only.) Travel info...
Franklin has four different seasons each year. The change of season allows for a variety of enjoyable activities ranging from swimming in the summer to skiing in the winter. Summer starts in June and is hot and sometimes humid. Fall, beginning in September, is moderate and mild. Winter, which starts in December, is cold and snowy. Spring, beginning in March, is mild and warm.
