PATHS@PIERCE:
Personalized Education Solutions for Every Student
You have places to go and things to do. A Franklin Pierce education takes you there and beyond, encouraging you to explore new concepts and opportunities that may surprise you. PATHS@PIERCE allows the flexibility students need and offers the financial aid and support services to ensure your dreams are well within reach.
Aligned with the goals of the most recent strategic plan, Pierce@60, Franklin Pierce University is re-envisioning and adapting academic offerings to promote highly personalized and flexible learning pathways for all students. Our commitment to embracing innovation of our academic programs will continue to provide educational experiences that are relevant and accessible to all students.
At Franklin Pierce, you’ll find the degrees, programs, and opportunities you’re looking for, and the means to achieve them. We’re 100% invested in your success.
Why paths@pierce?
- PATHS@PIERCE is unique to Franklin Pierce University.
- PATHS@PIERCE reimagines each student’s unique educational journey and provides support along the way.
- PATHS@PIERCE prepares all students for their next steps.
- PATHS@PIERCE offers flexibility to meet each student’s needs.
What are the three p'S OF paths@pierce?
- PROGRAMS: Any undergraduate major you choose will offer a pathway to a graduate program or defined career trajectory.
- PLATFORMS: Combine in-person and online learning to create a schedule that works for you!
- PACE: Want to graduate sooner? We have accelerated options. Need to slow down this semester due to sports, work, volunteering, or other commitments? We will make it work!
In Search of Opportunity
Coming to America from India in search of a better education, Nidhi Patel '17, '19, found her opportunity at Franklin Pierce University where she earned a B.S. in Health Sciences, and then continued on to get her M.B.A. in Health Administration. The result? An exciting career overseeing clinical trials at a leading biopharmaceutical company that is committed to rewriting treatment for people with cancer.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Pathway
Kendra LaJoie, '15, earned with her undergraduate degree in 2015 and went on to complete the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University's Manchester, NH Academic Center.
Bailey Clapp '19 '21
A Franklin Pierce University graduate, Bailey Clapp, '19, '21, talks about her experience on campus and her success at C&S Wholesale Grocers as a Financial Analyst.
Abigail Purches '22
Abigail Purches '22, History major, talks about her experience here at Franklin Pierce University and abroad.
STUDENT BENEFITS THROUGH paths@pierce
- Students will be able to access personalized pathways from undergraduate to graduate programs, while choosing to study in-person and/or online and; having the option to take courses year-round.
- Students can personalize their path to best fit with all goals, including athletic participation, leadership, and work and internship opportunities.
- PATHS@PIERCE allows all students to choose the time it will take to complete your degree(s) while realizing cost savings by leveraging prior life and work experience (PLA) and AP and/or college credits earned in high school. Complete degree(s) in less time and move into the workforce sooner.
Click on any of the following programs to learn more about PATHS@PIERCE in action!
- Business: Business PLUS: accelerated bachelor’s degree or 3+1 and 4+1 bachelor’s/master’s degree options
- Environmental Science/Studies: 3+2 bachelor’s/master’s pathway offered with Antioch University
- MEPN/Master's Entry Program in Nursing: (in-person)
- Physical Therapy: 4+2.5 or 4+2 bachelor’s/Doctor of Physical Therapy Direct Entry program (offered in person or hybrid)
- Physician Assistant Studies: 4+2.25 bachelor’s/Master of Physician Assistant Studies Direct Entry Program (in-person)
- Physician Assistant Studies: 4+2 bachelor’s/Master of Physician Assistant Studies Direct Entry Program (hybrid)
- Pre-Medicine: Gateway program offered with St. George’s University
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine: Gateway program offered with St. George’s University
- We also offer accelerated options in Criminal Justice and Human Services
CONTACT the admissions team
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
(800) 437-0048
admissions@280760.com
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Online Admissions
(800) 325-1090
FPUonline@280760.com
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.