LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FRANKLIN COLLEGE CAMPUS
1. Located at the corner of Branigin Boulevard and Monroe Street, Ben Franklin welcomes visitors to campus. This 2-ton statue was a gift to the College from the International Typographical Union in 1963.
2. The Von Boll Welcome Center is the first stop for campus visitors. It houses the admissions and financial aid offices and is the starting point for our personalized tours, available during business hours.
3. Old Main is our main classroom building. It contains several academic departments, global education, information technology, administrative offices and Custer Theatre. Here you will also find a bust of Ben Franklin—students believe rubbing Ben’s nose before an exam brings good luck!
4. The Johnson Center for Fine Arts (JCFA) is home to Franklin’s theatre, music, English, creative writing and arts departments. It boasts art studios, piano studios and two of the largest classrooms on campus. It also hosts art and theatre shows throughout the academic year.
5. Shirk Hall houses the Pulliam School of Journalism, several computer labs and the audio and visual production studios for the College. Shirk Hall is also home of the Indiana High School Press Association and student-run media outlets like The Franklin and The Statehouse File.
6. Our central campus courtyard, Dame Mall, is the heart of student life at the College. Here you will find events like the annual Welcome Week Bash and Bell Ceremony. Dame Mall is also where students relax and unwind between classes, study and meet up with friends.
7. The Franklin College Science Center offers engaged learning through state-of-the-art equipment, and is home to biology, chemistry, physics and psychology. Here you will find a greenhouse, an outdoor classroom, museum, a field biology room and a moss wall.
8. The Napolitan Student Center houses the Grizzly Café and dining area, ping pong tables, pool tables and meeting spaces. It is home to resources like Health and Counseling Services, The Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Student Development, the bookstore and mailroom.
9. B.F. Hamilton Library is home to our literary collection and houses classrooms, an auditorium and study space. The first floor of the library is known as HamiltonONE, an open area with computers, tables for collaboration and a number of student resources like the Math Study Center, Write Place, peer tutoring and disability services.
10. Dietz Center for Professional Development is where students go for career services on campus, like attending workshops, finding part-time jobs and internships and preparing for interviews. The facility also has classroom spaces, a lounge and 3D printers.
11. The Center for Tech Innovation (CTI) offers cuttingedge equipment and workspace for exploring new technology. The CTI houses an audio studio, gaming space, VR headsets and a 3D printer. You’ll often find students here in the evenings working on projects, playing video games and hanging out.
12. The Spurlock Center is home to our men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams, as well as eSports. Spurlock Center contains an indoor walking/jogging track, weight room, cardio fitness area, full-size basketball court, racquetball court, athletic training suite and classrooms.