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
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.
Orientation dates vary depending on the program you are pursuing. Please consult the chart below for your orientation date, and please confirm your attendance at orientation by submitting a registration form at http://bit.ly/OISPorientation.
| Program Name | Orientation Date | Classes Begin |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programs | Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 | Monday, Sept. 9, 2019* |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) Program | Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 | Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 |
| Master of Science - Computer Science | Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 | Monday, Sept 9, 2019* |
| Master of Business Administration | Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 | Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 |
*Franklin University will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2019 for the Labor Day holiday.
| Program Name | Orientation Date | Classes Begin |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programs | Thursday, Jan. 3, 2020 | Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) Program | Thursday, Jan. 3, 2020 | Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 |
| Master of Science - Computer Science | Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 | Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 |
| Master of Business Administration | Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 | Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 |
*Franklin University will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
| Program Name | Orientation Date | Classes Begin |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programs | Thursday, May 7, 2020 | Monday, May 18, 2020 |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) Program | Thursday, May 7, 2020 | Monday, May 18, 2020 |
| Master of Science - Computer Science | Thursday, May 7, 2020 | Monday, May 18, 2020 |
| Master of Business Administration | Thursday, May 7, 2020 | Monday, May 18, 2020 |
*Franklin University will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020 for the Memorial Day holiday.
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