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1. Complete an Undergraduate Admission Application and forward an official high school transcript or an official GED test score report.
2. Your application will be entered within 48 hours. You will receive an email and/or letter confirming the receipt of your application. If you do not receive one of these within 7 business days please contact Student Services at 1-877-341-6300 or 614-797-4700.
3. If transferring from another institution, forward all official transcripts directly from the previous institution(s) to: Franklin University 201 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (see Transfer Credit for more information).
4. Arrange an appointment with an Academic Advisor by calling 614-797-4700, emailing info@franklin.edu, or visiting the Office of Student Services. Out-of-state students may arrange a telephone appointment by calling toll free 1-877-341-6300.
   
   If you are an international student (if you have or will be getting a visa), you will need to fill out the international application. Learn how to apply for Bachelor's and Master's degree programs.

Admission procedures should be started as early as possible so that applicants can receive all the assistance needed to complete registration. If an official high school transcript is not yet on file at the University, an applicant may be admitted and attend classes on a provisional basis for one trimester. A student will not be officially classified as degree seeking and will not be permitted to register for subsequent trimesters until an official high school transcript or an official test score report has been received. Students who have already received an associate's or a bachelor's degree do not need to have a high school transcript on file. However, a transcript may be required if a student's algebra competency was met in high school (Algebra II with a grade of “C” or better).

Students who have applied but have not enrolled within one year must complete a new application for admission to update their records.

Each Graduate Program has its own specific admission requirements. Please refer back to the program pages for these requirements.

For your application to be considered, you must submit the online application and the supplemental materials by email (gradschl@franklin.edu), or by mail respectively to:

Franklin University Graduate Admissions & Services
201 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215

Supplemental Materials

1. Have your official transcripts from each college or university attended sent directly to Franklin University
2. Essay

   Please submit an essay, 500-800 word maximum. Your response serves as an essential writing sample and provides insight to satisfy admission criteria. Essay must be typewritten or computer-generated and single-spaced. Please include your full name as submitted on your application for admission.

   Question: Describe your strengths and weaknesses as they relate to your academic ability, contributory work experience, and personal qualities and characteristics that you will bring to Franklin University. How do these relate to your career aspirations and chosen Master’s Degree Program?

3. Résumé that includes 3 professional or academic references
4. Please submit a non-refundable $30 application fee (mail check to above address)

The Graduate Student Services office will notify you of your acceptance into the program. Once accepted, a $100 deposit is required to reserve your place in the program. This deposit is applied toward your tuition.

If you are interested in taking one or two graduate level courses as a non-degree graduate student, please complete the application and choose the major related to the courses you would like to take. After completing the application, please contact Graduate Student Services (gradschl@franklin.edu) for further instructions.

Earning your degree – especially in another country – is a big step. That’s why the International Student Services (ISS) Office at Franklin University is here to help you:

• Understand our admission requirements
• Learn about immigration advising and orientation
• Live and learn in Columbus, Ohio