UNDERGRADUATE POLICIES
The TOEFL and IELTS scores requirement are waived for applicants from countries where English is the only official language, but the English placement test will still be required upon arrival.
All students who enter Franklin University must have either transfer credit for College Writing or take an English placement test. Students who need additional study of English will be assigned to the appropriate level of English as a second language instruction.
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Submit certified credentials that indicate the completion of the equivalent of United States secondary education or high school graduation requirements (in the original language and in English).
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Submit the Financial Statement for F-1 visa form signed by the financial sponsor. This form must be accompanied by an official statement from the sponsor’s bank or financial institution to verify the availability of funds.
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If transferring from a college or university in the United States, copies of the visa and passport must be submitted. In addition, the International Student Transfer Form must be signed by the International Student Advisor at the United States school the student is currently attending or was last attending. The International Student Transfer Form must be submitted to the Office of International Services and Programs (OISP) to show proof of status.
Health Insurance Health insurance coverage is required for all international students with an F-l visa. Insurance premiums are billed automatically to the student’s tuition account. Premiums are normally due to the Business Office by the first day of 15-week classes, or a late fee is incurred. A waiver of this health insurance coverage may be granted to students who meet the waiver requirement and submit the waiver petition and documentation by the first day of the 15-week classes. Students taking a vacation trimester can retain coverage by completing a bridge application. Spouse and dependent coverage also is available. Forms and additional information regarding this insurance requirement may be obtained from the Office of International Services and Programs.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Franklin University offers three levels of English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction: intermediate, high intermediate and advanced. Students must present a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) on-campus score of 450 (paper-based), 133 (computer-based), 45 (internet-based) or higher for entrance. Placement in the ESL program is based on a written essay, a reading
and note-taking test, and an oral test. Regardless of placement level, international students new to the United States are required to take a one credit hour (12 classroom hours) orientation course.
Intermediate level students enroll in an eight credit hour reading and writing course and a four credit hour listening and speaking course.
High intermediate level students take an eight credit hour reading and writing course and a four credit hour listening and speaking course.
Advanced level students take a six credit hour reading and writing course and a six credit hour listening and speaking course. They may also take one other course (for which they meet the prerequisites) for degree credit.
Students also will be assessed for placement into a two- course sequence in pronunciation. They must enroll in Intermediate or Advanced Pronunciation during their first trimester at Franklin. The next trimester students must repeat either course if they fail it, or they must take the Advanced course if they placed initially in the Intermediate course.
Credits earned in the advanced level meet the University’s College Writing (COMM 120) and Speech Communication (SPCH 100) or Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150) requirements. Transfer students may apply college- level ESL coursework from another institution toward free elective credit, depending on the specific major program.
TRANSFER STUDENT GUIDELINES
To view the full Transfer & Articulation Manual, please visit
www.franklin.edu/getting-started/ transferring-credit/policy-and-procedures/.
Acceptable Credit Applicants from institutions of higher education accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or institutions recognized as candidates for accreditation may be granted transfer credit based on an evaluation by Franklin University of official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. Normally, credit will be accepted for any college course completed with a grade of “D” or higher, including grades of “Pass” and examination credit, subject, however, to GPA and course requirements pertaining to one’s major program. “D” grades are not permitted in major area courses regardless of where the course is taken. Some majors (i.e. Accounting, Computer Science, and Financial Management) may have rules regarding how credits 10 years or older are transferred. Credit will be awarded based on subject matter, prerequisites, level, and laboratory requirements.
The student should be aware that Franklin’s degree programs may not transfer. The transfer of course/degree credit is determined by the receiving institution.
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