GENERAL INFORMATION
NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students who have earned or will earn an associate’s degree from an institution that is regionally accredited and has an articulation agreement with Franklin University are eligible for the student transfer benefits outlined in the Community College Alliance articulation agreements.
All new transfer students at Franklin University must complete Learning Strategies (PF 321), a two-credit-hour learning strategies course. This course is the first of the major requirements and focuses on preparing students for the virtual learning environment they will experience throughout this program and possibly in their careers.
The course provides a safe environment for learning the technology, opportunities to practice using the technology, tools for understanding how one learns and how to adjust learning styles to a Web-based environment and a mentoring/encouraging process between the instructor and students which helps the student to understand expectations and feel comfortable with online learning.
Students practice using various technology, including
the Internet, email, chat rooms, bulletin boards, Web pages and Franklin’s virtual library.
GOARMYED
American soldiers in the U.S. Army also have the opportunity to earn a Franklin education through the GoArmyEd Program. Franklin University was one of the original education partners when the Army introduced the Program in 2001. The University requires the soldier to have a high school diploma or GED. Contact your ACES Counselor, the Franklin University Military Admissions & Services Office toll free at 1.877.341.6300 or visit
http://www.eArmyU.com for more information.
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PARTNERSHIP
Franklin University partnered with the Army National Guard (ARNG) beginning in January 2005. The partnership allows ARNG soldiers to attend Franklin University to obtain an Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, and/or Master of Business Administration degree. Soldiers in this Program benefit from SOC residency guidelines as outlined in the SOCNG Handbook. In addition, soldiers may request additional program and benefit support from the Education Support Center (ESC). For more information, please contact the Franklin University Military Admissions & Services Office at 1.877.341.6300.
GLOBAL PROGRAMS
In 2008 Franklin’s embarked on a strategy of global expansion to offer its MBA and other academic programs in partnership with highly reputable partner universities in selected emerging markets overseas. Starting Fall 2009, the Franklin University MBA program is being offered at the Wroclaw School of Banking in Poland. Franklin will offer its MBA program in Fall 2010 at Sichuan University in China, at the University St. Kliment Ohridski-Bitola in Macedonia and at the Modern College of Business & Technology in Oman. The University has signed agreements to also offer, after obtaining approval, its MBA program at the University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia, Vietnam National University in Hanoi, the National Mining University in the Ukraine. Cooperation agreements have also been concluded with Mangalore University in India and Okan University in Turkey. In addition, Franklin offers professional training programs on the Indian subcontinent, in the Middle East and in Brazil.
Since receiving its certification from the US Departments of State and Justice to enroll students from abroad in 1982, the University has admitted a growing number of international students. An increasing population of international alumni throughout the world helps to enlarge Franklin’s global footprint. In 2008-2009 the University established the Office of International Services and Programs (OISP) to centralize services and programs for all international students.
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