UNDERGRADUATE POLICIES
• Students who wish to declare a major program other than that designated upon entry must confer with an Academic Advisor to determine how transfer credits will apply to the new major program. If they choose to declare a new major program based on the results of that consultation, they will be bound by the requirements in effect at the time they re-declare.
• If students repeat a course equivalent to one for which they have been granted transfer credit, the transfer credit will be removed.
• All submitted transcripts become the property of Franklin University. Duplicates of the transcripts will not be released to a student or a third party.
PLACEMENT TESTING
New degree-seeking students are normally required to take Franklin University placement tests in English, reading, math and computer literacy. Results of these tests determine the required preparatory or developmental education courses that are most appropriate for each individual. These are usually the first courses of enrollment because they are designed to help students succeed by strengthening academic skills and self-confidence. Students are required to pass all developmental education courses prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above.
The English placement test determines the first writing course. The reading placement test is used either to place students into, or exempt them from, the College Reading Skills (COMM 020) course. Students who do not pass the reading test are required to enroll in the College Reading Skills (COMM 020) course within the first 30 hours of coursework at Franklin University. The math placement test determines the initial math course required. The Computer Literacy test places students into, or exempts them from, the Computer Literacy (COMP 085) course. Placement into two developmental education courses automatically places a student into College Study Skills and Orientation (COMM 025).
Recent ACT scores in reading or writing may be submitted in lieu of taking placement tests. If students are dissatisfied with their ACT score placement, they may take the University test in an attempt to upgrade placement. Students for whom English is not their native language take the same math and computer literacy tests, but separate tests for Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking and Pronunciation course placement. Reading and Writing, and Listening and Speaking tests determine placement into one of four courses. Pronunciation placement is into one of two courses.
Transfer students who have satisfied Franklin University mathematics or English degree requirements at another institution are not required to take placement tests. An official transcript evaluation will determine if appropriate credit has been awarded. Note: Transfer students whose cumulative grade point average is below 2.00 (out of a possible 4.00 based on prior college performance) are required to take College Study Skills and Orientation (COMM 025).
Placement tests are administered year round and are free of charge. Academic Advisors will advise students on the placement tests required, ACT score placement, ways to prepare for tests, and retake and/or appeal procedures. All
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placement tests are arranged through the Student Learning Center at the Main Campus in downtown Columbus or Learning Resource Center at the Indianapolis location.
Students are not eligible to take a placement test for a course in which they have received a “W” or failing grade, or if it is during or after the second week of the session where they are enrolled in the course.
ALGEBRA COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT
New students need to meet the Algebra Competency Requirement (except students in subsequent degree programs because they have met the overall general education requirements with the bachelor degree) in one of the following ways:
• Algebra II in high school with a grade of “C” or higher; • pass the algebra competency test;
• transfer in Fundamental Algebra (MATH 150) or higher (College Algebra, Calculus, Finite Math, Discrete Math, etc., but not Statistics*); or
• take Fundamental Algebra (MATH 150) at Franklin University.
* Statistics will not waive the Algebra Competency Requirement unless the course has the equivalent of a Fundamental Algebra (MATH 150) prerequisite. Statistics courses must be reviewed on an individual basis by the Program Chair.
Prerequisites 1. The prerequisites for Fundamental Algebra (MATH 150) are Re-Entry Mathematics (MATH 040) (or pass the Re-Entry Mathematics placement test) and Learning Strategies (PF 321).
2. The prerequisites for Statistical Concepts (MATH 215) are Introduction to Spreadsheets (COMP 106) and Fundamental Algebra (MATH 150).
3. Some courses that build on algebra competencies (e.g., College Algebra MATH 160) specifically require Fundamental Algebra (MATH 150) as a prerequisite.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM
The Advanced Placement Program is an opportunity for high school students to pursue and receive credit for college- level work. A student who has taken an Advanced Placement test in high school and received a score of three, four or five may be awarded University credit. Students wishing to receive advanced placement through this program should arrange for test scores to be sent to the Office of Transfer and Articulation. More specific information about the Program also is available through the Office of Student Services.
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