Once you have been accepted to Franklin University, the Office of International Students and Programs (OISP) will help you get started. This quick checklist will guide you through academic, immigration, and adjustment steps to give you a strong start at Franklin.
Phone: 614.797.4700
Email: oisp@franklin.edu
Address:
Franklin University
Office of International Students and Programs
201 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215
USA
In-person appointments:
Plan to sign in at the Student Services Welcome Center (331 E. Rich Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215) at our scheduled time.
For US-based phone appointments:
We will call the number you provide.
International phone appointments:
We will use Skype for Business phone conferencing. (You do not need a Skype for Business account or phone app for our appointment.) You can find a local phone number at http://bit.ly/FindLocalNumber, and you can check your local time at http://bit.ly/FindMyTimeZone.
Your next steps will vary based on where you plan to attend and your U.S. immigration status. Your admissions coordinator in OISP will help you determine which requirements apply to your situation.
If you plan to enter the U.S. with an F-1 (student) visa, OISP will issue you a Form I-20, which you will use to schedule a visa interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate. Review the Applying for F-1 Visa section for detailed information about the process. Be sure to finish the admissions process early to account for visa interview wait times and processing. After you receive your F-1 visa, plan to travel to the U.S. no more than 30 days before the Program Start Date on your I-20. If you will not be able to enter the U.S. by your Program Start Date, notify OISP promptly to determine if you will need to postpone your program.
Whether you are traveling from outside the U.S. or have been here for many years, OISP can help you learn how to find housing, establish a bank account, take placement tests, complete your immigration “check-in”, or transfer your Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record to Franklin.
Notify OISP when you arrive at Franklin, and schedule an appointment to register for classes. Your admissions coordinator will help you identify the first classes for your program and choose a schedule that meets requirements for your immigration status.
International student orientation is an opportunity to learn from experts about what you need to succeed at Franklin University as an international student, from immigration-related requirements to academic support tailored for you. Check the schedule for your international student orientation and register online once you arrive at Franklin.
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