At Dean College, our faculty and staff create a learning community that welcomes international students. It is the ideal place to begin your American college experience. As a private, independent college in a safe, attractive community near Boston, we offer a wealth of opportunities that will help you grow academically and personally.
All of our academic programs begin with a strong foundation in liberal arts, but students can work toward an associate degree in 10 areas. Our curriculum prepares you for a four-year education, with transferrable credits that you can apply toward a bachelor's degree, whether that's here on the Dean campus through the Suffolk/Dean Partnership, or to a wide range of competitive colleges and universities where your Dean credits count toward a bachelor's degree.
Students who major in Business Administration, Communications/Public Relations, Criminology & Law, Information Systems, or Psychology can complete their Bachelor's degree from Suffolk University while continuing to live on the Dean campus. In addition, Suffolk University offers an on-campus Masters in Business Administration program.
You are required to submit the following information in order to be considered for admission to Dean College. Please see our Admission pages for additional information.
-- Official high school transcript
-- SAT I or TOEFL scores (school code 3352)
-- Certified copies or original translation of any non-English certificates, diplomas or other documents.
-- Course descriptions for any completed college-level work
-- A copy of your I-20 from any US institution previously attended
-- Dean maintains rolling admissions, although early application is encouraged
Dean College operates on a semester system with two 15-week semesters during the year. Dean also offers summer programs and a winter intersession semester. To view our 2005-2006 academic catalog, click here.
The College provides a variety of Advising services for international students. These include assistance with pre-arrival arrangements, an orientation program, sponsorship and advisement of the International Club, and support in making cultural transitions.
Dean also employs an experienced full time international student advisor to assist students with pre-arrival immigration questions and issues, and also work with international students to ensure that they maintain legal status while at Dean. In addition, the advisor is available daily for academic advising and counseling as needed. For information on the advising function, or for pre-arrival information, contact:
Gail Horn, International Student Advisor
Email: ghorn@dean.edu
Telephone: 508-541-1558
A variety of living arrangements are available to resident students including traditional residence halls, spacious older homes, co-educational residence halls, a wellness hall, an international hall and an honors residence. 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 area is managed by experienced Resident Directors who live in the hall/house 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 the Down Under Cafe which offers extended hours for students.
Dean’s intercollegiate athletic program encompasses ten varsity sports for men and women. The teams compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and also in the highly competitive Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSCA). Both associations offer opportunities for individual and team recognition, as well as possibilities for post-season play regionally (Region 21) and nationally.
Men's Varsity sports:
baseball - basketball - football - golf - lacrosse - soccer
Women’s varsity sports:
basketball - lacrosse - soccer - softball - volleyball
Dean College offers clubs, organizations and other ways to be involved on campus and in the community, gain new experiences and meet new friends. For more information visit the Dean College Athletics pages. 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 frequently hot and 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. See our Location page for more information.
The two closest airports are Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts and T.F. Green Airport in Providence, Rhode Island. Boston’s 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.)
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 it currently boasts a population of approximately 25,000. Dean College is located in the town center, with stores, restaurants and services all a short walk from campus. Beaches, skiing and hiking opportunities are all within an hours drive of campus.
International Students are required to demonstrate the ability to finance their Dean College education before the College can issue the I-20 visa eligibility form. For detailed information regarding estinated costs please refer to the Declaration and Certification of Finances Form . Dean does not offer need based financial aid to international students, but we can assist you with arranging payment plans and other financing options.
If you have additional questions and need more detailed information about Dean College and the application process, please do not hesitate to contact:
For Admission Questions:
Office of Admission
Email: admission@dean.edu
Telephone: + 508-541-1508
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