The best way to experience The Dean Difference is to visit our Franklin, Massachusetts campus.
Visit Options Update
We are not currently offering on-campus visits, however we have developed a number virtual options for students and their families and will continue to add more. Currently we are offering daily information sessions, our Saturday with Dean Program and the Learning Support Information Session online. Click on the links to register.
We will continue update prospective students on future visit options. If you are not currently receiving information from Dean College you may complete our inquiry form for updates.
Visit Dean College
Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, a historic town conveniently located between Boston and Providence. Our 100-acre campus is a short walk from the Dean College/Franklin MBTA Commuter Rail and a five-minute drive from Interstate I-495.
Our goal is to provide prospective students and their families as many opportunities to visit Dean College as possible. We invite you to explore our campus and facilities.
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Visit Options
Enjoy a comprehensive overview of the Dean College campus through our exciting virtual tour.
Unable to make it to campus? Not a problem! Take a virtual tour of Dean College. This tour will give you a complete overview of Dean College through video, photos, and interactive maps of campus.
You can also download the Virtual Reality app on your device. Using your virtual reality goggles, you can experience Dean College through our virtual reality tour!
We look forward to welcoming you and your guests to campus soon!
We have currently replaced daily tours and information sessions with an online experience. Expand to learn more.
Throughout the months of March and April we will be offering daily online information sessions. These will provide an overview of Dean, as well as the admissions and financial aid process. Each session will also provide an opportunity to get all of your questions answered. We look forward to engaging with you soon.
Register for your session today.
Looking to experience campus from home? Check out our exciting virtual tour for a comprehensive look at out campus.
Join us on select Saturdays during the academic year for an informational overview and campus tour.
If you can't join us for a weekday visit, we hope that you'll spend part of your Saturday with us.
On select Saturdays, during the academic year, we welcome you to visit Dean for an information session and campus tour. The information session, conducted by an admissions staff member, is followed by a campus tour given by a current Dean student. Your visit ends with lunch on us in our dining center. Other members of the admissions staff will also be on hand to answer all of your questions.
The day begins at 10:00 AM and families should expect to spend about two hours on campus.
Spring 2020 Dates
- March 28th - Virtual Information Session
- April 4th - Virtual Information Session
At this time the following dates are planned to be on campus:
- April 25th
- May 2nd
- May 16th
We are not currently offering custom visits while campus is closed to visitors. At this time, we hope to continue custom visits in May 2020.
We are not currently offering custom visits while campus is closed to visitors. At this time, we hope to continue custom visits in May 2020.
Looking to go beyond the campus tour? Tell us what you would like to see and do during your special day at Dean and we will create your itinerary!
Dean College offers prospective students and their families the opportunity to create their own visit. Custom campus visits are available Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Please provide two-weeks notice for scheduling purposes.
Visit options may include:
- Campus Tour
- Meeting with an Admissions Counselor
- Meeting with a Faculty Member *
- Meeting with Morton Family Learning Center
- Meeting with an Athletic Coach *
- Financial Aid Appointment
- Lunch in the Smith Dining Hall
- Attending a class *
* Not available in June, July and August.
If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact Ashley Reed, our Custom Visit Coordinator, at 508-541-1508 or by email at areed@dean.edu.
Join us for an in-depth overview of learning support services and programs offered at Dean. Sessions are offered during the academic year and the summer.
Join us to learn more about learning support services offered at Dean College and across all colleges and universities. Our information sessions throughout the academic year, and our summer Jump Start program will help you understand the different types of support available and guide you in asking the right questions during your college search.
Our Learning Support Information Sessions provide an overview of available support at Dean and at other colleges. Students and their families will spend a few hours on campus. These sessions are offered on select Saturdays throughout the academic year.
Please join us for a virtual information session on April 4, 2020. REGISTER HERE
Jump Start is a one-day in-depth program for students with learning differences and their families offered throughout the summer. Learn about the college search process, the questions to ask and the services and programs available.
Offered in October, November and March, our Open Houses are great opportunity to learn about our programs and explore campus.
Visitors will have the opportunity to: meet with faculty, tour the campus, learn about financial aid, explore learning support services, interact with coaches, and much more. We'll even treat you to lunch before you head out!
Out of an abundance of caution we have cancelled our March 21st Open House. Please consider one of our other visit options listed on this page.
We are not currently offering on-campus decision days, but are providing virtual opportunities for transfer candidates.
Join us for an online information session and set-up a virtual meeting with one of our transfer admissions counselors. During the meeting you'll receive feedback on your application and transferable credits.
Email admissions@dean.edu to set-up your meeting and visit our info sessions page to register today. (On-line appointment registration will be available starting in April.)
In November or February join current students and faculty in the classroom to experience Dance and the Arts at Dean.
We invite you to experience our programs in Arts and Entertainment Management, Dance and Theatre.
We have designed this program specifically to give you a firsthand look at these exciting programs of study.
Check back for more information about our upcoming Dance and Arts Open House Series!