Immersive Term

Non-Traditional Classes

Students must take a minimum of two Immersive Term classes before graduation. Freshmen take their first Immersive Term course on campus as part of their Launch program. Each Immersive Term course examines a contemporary topic through a combination of experiences, including:

Traditional classroom learning: Read and analyze academic texts and engage in lecture-based discourse with expert faculty and your peers.
Hands-on experiences: Participate in non-traditional activities via role playing, debates, workshops, games and more.
Off-campus collaboration: Visit museums, parks and even virtual putting greens, or interact with professionals who come to campus to share their expertise and insight.

On-Campus Class List

2026

IMM 107: Voluptuous Panic! Europe Between Wars 1918-1940
IMM 120: The Power of Literacy
IMM 131: Taiwan Republic of China
IMM 160: Hoosier Hysteria
IMM 186: Boost Your Mood: Happy Habits/Healthy Life
IMM 187: Mindfulness and Vision
IMM 188: Life by Design: Five Types of Wealth
IMM 192: The Fail Club: Why Messing Up Matters
IMM 201: Tuning In: The History of Music, Fashion, and Society
IMM 240: The Data Science Behind Sports Betting
IMM 241: CSI: Franklin
IMM 244: The AI Impact: Ethics, Innovation & Future
IMM 245: The Journey of Products and Business
IMM 490: Introduction to Printmaking Techniques

2025

IMM 106: A Survey of American Musical Theater
IMM 107: Voluptuous Panic! Europe Between Wars
IMM 108: Combat Choreography for Contemporary Plays
IMM 109: Reality from Painting to Poetry
IMM 113: History is Alive
IMM 120: The Power of Literacy
IMM 132: Mediterranean Food, Culture & You
IMM 146: Baking: It’s Chemistry You Can Eat!
IMM 149: Build (and Paddle) Your Own Canoe
IMM 153: Introducing Philosophy Through Movies
IMM 161: She Persisted: Girls and Women in Sport
IMM 178: Into the Unknown: Chart Course for the Future
IMM 179: Public Health, Prevention Science & Fun
IMM 190: Chess: A Tactical Introduction
IMM 242: Poker: Math, Science & Life Skills of Texas Hold’em
IMM 243: Gas Gone, Charge On! Watt’s the Buzz?
IMM 244: The AI Impact: Ethics, Innovation & Future

2024

IMM 103: Jazz in Modern American Culture
IMM 107: Voluptuous Panic! Europe Between Wars
IMM 120: The Power of Literacy
IMM 121: Becoming a Biographer: Profile Writing
IMM 122: Me, Myself & Hitchcock
IMM 143: The Math of Pixar
IMM 146: Baking – It’s Chemistry You Can Eat
IMM 160: Hoosier Hysteria
IMM 177: Civil Rights Law
IMM 178: Into the Unknown: Chart Course for Future
IMM 184: Three Generations
IMM 191: Weird Indiana: Offbeat Oddities in IN
IMM 490: Public and Community Art: Mural Creation

2023

IMM 104 — Music and Sports: A Shared Influence and Impact
IMM 105 — The History and Culture of Dance
IMM 106 — A Survey of American Musical Theater
IMM 114 — American Gold Rush: Striking It Rich!
IMM 115 — Martin Luther King: The Man, The Leader, The Legacy
IMM 120 — The Power of Literacy
IMM 123 — Writing for Television
IMM 124 — Dystopian Fiction
IMM 130 — Understanding China via Cooking and Culture
IMM 152 — Unlocking Black Excellence
IMM 160 — Hoosier Hysteria
IMM 176 — Building with Buddha: Exploring Buddhist Meditation through 3D Printing
IMM 240 — The Data Science Behind Sports Betting
IMM 241 — CSI: Franklin College

Internships

After Freshman year, many students choose to spend Immersive Term gaining experience in their chosen field through internships. Our supportive faculty and staff help students search for internships and provide tips on how to land the position. 100% of Franklin College students complete one internship before graduation.

Travel Opportunities

Each January, we offer a variety of faculty-led study away courses for students during Immersive Term. These courses are an exciting part of the Franklin College curriculum and offer students the opportunity to experience global cultures while diving into subjects like history, languages, religion, architecture and sports! Locations vary by year, but have included England, France, Costa Rica, South Africa and Guatemala. All Immersive Term travel opportunities are open to students of any major.

Off-Campus Class List

2026

IMI 118: Costa Rica: Mobile Storytelling (international travel course)
IMI 141: Italy: Florence and the Renaissance: A Journey Through Art (international travel course)
IMI 150: Belize: Explore the Beauty of Belize (international travel course)
IMI 105: Japan: Understanding Modern Japan (international travel course)
IMI 155: Disney & The Caribbean: Transformational Tourism: How Travel Changes Us and the Places We Visit (international travel course)

2025

IMI 111: Greece: Impact on Sport, Democracy, Religion, and Science (international travel course)
IMI 117: Art, Community Engagement, Exploration: Costa Rica (international travel course)
IMI 130: Bon Appetit! (international travel course to France)
IMI 140: Italian Culture: Florence, Venice, Rome (international travel course)
IMI 145: Explore Health: Republic of Ireland/North Ireland (international travel course)
IMI 286: Model UN: Building Consensus (domestic travel course)

2024

IMI 105: Modern Japan (international travel course)
IMI 116: Explore a Global Career in Costa Rica (international travel course)
IMI 122: British Culture Through an American Lens (international travel course)
IMI 130: Bon Appetit! (international travel course to France)
IMI 137: Food, Architecture and Culture in Morocco and Southern Spain (international travel course)

2023

IMO 101 — Inspired by the Mouse: Pursue Passions for Disney (domestic travel course)
IMI 121 — London Calling (international travel course)
IMI 130 — Bon Appetit! (international travel course to France)
IMI 135 — Sport in South Africa (international travel course)
IMI 136 — Moroccan Culture and its Influence on Southern Spain (international travel course)
IMI 140 — Art and Architecture in Italy (international travel course)
IMI 263 — Coffee, Chocolate, and Fair Trade in Guatemala (international travel course)
IMI 284 — Model UN: The Art of Politicking (domestic travel course)

Immersive Term FAQs

Photograph of Franklin College students and faculty members during a trip to Italy.

Would you like to have the opportunity to study and travel with a Franklin College professor and your fellow Grizzlies? Then consider participating in an Immersive Term study away course.

Franklin College offers a variety of faculty-led Immersive Term study away courses for students. These courses are academically rigorous courses in locations around the world. Students have the opportunity to learn about different subjects in a variety of worldwide locations. Opportunities vary by year, but past locations have included Costa Rica, England, Spain, France and Uganda. Courses have covered different subject matter, including: history, service-learning, languages, religion, architecture and sport.

Immersive Term study away courses are an exciting part of the Franklin College curriculum.

Locations for the following Immersive Term are released to campus in early February.

When is Immersive Term?

Immersive Term is held each January. Courses vary in length but will spend approximately 2-3 weeks overseas.

When are application due?

Applications are available outside the Office of Global Education and are due March 15.

What is the program fee?

International Immersive Term study away courses have an all-inclusive fee of $4,000. The $4,000 program fee covers international flights, international health insurance, overseas accommodations, overseas transportation, course excursions, cultural activities, classroom accommodations, historical site tours, local guides, and Franklin College academic credit.

Financial aid is available for Immersive Term study away courses. Students interested in discussing aid options should contact the Franklin College Office of Financial Aid.

The fee for domestic Immersive Term study away courses will vary on location.

Is there academic credit available?

All Immersive Term study away courses are offered for 3 academic credits.

Who is eligible for study away opportunities?

Academic

Students must obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0 the two semesters preceding the time away. For instance, students taking part in a January 2025 Immersive Term course must obtain a GPA of 2.0 in the spring of 2023-24 and the fall of 2024-25.

Social

Students may not be on social probation the two semesters preceding their desired participation in a semester away.

Financial

Student must maintain that their student account is in good standing with the Franklin College business office.

What can I do to prepare?

Students should begin preparing now to study away. It is never too early to start saving funds for an overseas experience. Pick up a guidebook or research potential study away locations online.

What can I do to learn more?

The Office of Global Education is available to help make your traveling dreams a reality. Stop by our office in Old Main to learn more about the Immersive Term study away program.