International student orientation is an opportunity for new students to learn more about Franklin University within the context of being an international student. Students are introduced to immigration-related regulations, University policies, and resources available for your support. Learn more about the office, your peers, and how to be successful at Franklin in this one-day session.
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
Schedule appointments online at https://www.franklin.edu/appt/oisp.
In-person appointments:
Register at the Welcome Center in the Paul J. Otte Center for Student Services.
For US-based phone appointments:
We will call you at the number you provide.
International phone appointments:
We will invite you to a phone conference. View instructions under Joining the Meeting through a Phone Call.
Orientation for new international students is normally held on Franklin's Main Campus in downtown Columbus. While access to campus is restricted due to COVID-19, orientation will be held online. The virtual orientation will be held as a one-day series of interactive online meetings.
The Fall 2020 orientation for new international students will be held virtually using Zoom software. See the orientation agenda here, which includes the meeting link.
For information about using the online meeting software, Zoom, see Downloading Zoom here, Joining a Zoom Meeting here, and Audio and Video Settings here.
| Academic Program | Orientation Date | Classes Begin |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programs | Thursday, August 13, 2020 | Monday, August 17, 2020 |
| Graduate Computer Science Program | Thursday, August 13, 2020 | Monday, August 17, 2020 or Monday, September 7, 2020 (depending on requirements) |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program | Thursday, September 17, 2020 | Monday, September 28, 2020 |
| Other Graduate or Doctoral Programs | Consult OISP Advisor upon scheduling first term courses. | |
Spring orientations are expected to be held on Main Campus.
| Academic Program | Orientation Date | Classes Begin |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programs | Thursday, December 17, 2020 | Monday, January 4, 2021 |
| Graduate Computer Science Program | Thursday, December 17, 2020 | Monday, January 4, 2021 or Monday, January 15, 2021 (depending on requirements) |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program | Thursday, February 4, 2021 | Monday, February 15, 2021 |
| Other Graduate or Doctoral Programs | Consult OISP Advisor upon scheduling first term courses. | |
Summer orientation is expected to be held on Main Campus.
| Academic Program | Orientation Date | Classes Begin |
|---|---|---|
| All programs | Thursday, May 6, 2021 | Monday, May 17, 2021 |
Details subject to change.
Please confirm your attendance at orientation by submitting your registration through the link below.
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