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Profile
As a private, nonprofit institution, Franklin University was founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, to serve the needs of adult students who have the ambition to continue their education in combination with other responsibilities.
Earning a degree while serving in the military is an ambitious task. Whether serving 10 miles away or across the globe, Franklin is committed to offering the flexible, convenient course formats needed to balance education goals with the demands of military life. Selected by the U.S. Army as one of the original online institutions, Franklin has delivered online education to eligible soldiers since 2001.
As an accredited, student-centered leader in online learning, Franklin University offers respected, in-demand undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Classes are taught online and at six Midwest locations (including the new regional location in Beavercreek, Ohio).
Academics
| Degrees | |
 | Associate Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree |
| Master's Degree |
 | First Professional Degree |
| Doctor's Degree |
| Grants Medical Degree |
| Certificates | |
| Less Than One Year Certificate |
| One But Less Than Two Years Certificate |
| Two But Less Than Four Years Certificate |
| Postbaccalaureate Certificate |
| Master 's Certificate |
| First Professional Certificate |
| Accreditations | |
| Regional Accreditation |
| National Accreditation |
| Hybrid Accreditation |
| Programmatic Accreditation |
| Credits | |
| School is VA Approved |
| Accepts College Level Examination Program (CLEP) |
| Part of SOC Degree Network System |
| Part of the DANTES external |
| Gives credit for CLEP and/or DSST exams |
| Accepts the ACE recommendations for awarding credit for CLEP and/or DSST |
| Gives ACE credit for military training and experience |
Policy on the transfer of creditsApplicants from institutions of higher education accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or institutions recognized as candidates for accreditation may be granted transfer credit based on an evaluation by Franklin University of official transcripts from all colleges previously attended.
Normally, credit will be accepted for any college course completed with a grade of “D” or higher, including grades of “Pass” and examination credit, subject however, to GPA and course requirements pertaining to one’s major program. “D” grades are not permitted in major area courses regardless of where the course was taken. Some majors (i.e. Accounting, Computer Science, and Financial Management) may have rules regarding how credit 10 years or older are transferred. Credit will be awarded based on subject matter, prerequisites, level, and laboratory requirements.
Link to policy here:
http://content.yudu.com/A1t265/2011AcaBul/resources/index.htm?re
Noteworthy awards or recognitionsNamed one of America’s Top Military Friendly Colleges & Universities by Military Advanced Education magazine and ranked in the top 15% by G.I. Jobs magazine. - Franklin’s Online Bachelor of Science degree, Online MBA, and HR Concentration of the online MBA have all been awarded a “Best Buy” designation from GetEducated.com. – Received the first Exemplar of Integrity award by the Center for Academic Integrity.
Maximum number of credits that this school accepts for CLEP and/or DSST exams999
Students
Number of military or veteran students enrolled580
Number of total students enrolled7,465
Number of military to total students enrolled full time6.10%
Number of military to total students enrolled part time9.00%
Military Support
| Support | |
| Service members Opportunity Colleges Consortium member (SOC) |
| Offers ROTC program or participate in cross-town ROTC program |
| Has full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff |
| Advisor on staff that assists veterans with career placement |
| Veteran counselors liaise with local VET REPS to help with career placement |
| Identifies military dependents on campus |
| Has child care facilities on campus |
| Social Outlets | |
| Has campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans |
| Has veteran clubs or associations on campus |
| Has a chapter of the Student Veterans of America on campus |
| Has virtual veteran clubs or associations |
| Has veteran specific page on website |
| Has spouse clubs/associations on campus |
| Has a military spouse specific page on its Web site |
| Installation/Base Support | |
| Provides support to specific military installations |
Programs to support faculty in terms of their knowledge and understandingPeriodic faculty forums on topics such as GoArmyEd, PTSD, and veterans. Full time faculty that are veterans.
Student Veteran AssociationsStudents in Free Enterprise (SIFE0; Association for Computing Machinery’s Committee on Women in Computing (ACM-W)
Policy concerning students who are involuntarily activated for military serviceThe university understands unexpected events may occur that prevent a student from completing academic course work. In recognition of this, the university may consider appeals for reduction of tution charges. Appeals will be considered up to 30 days following the first day of the next trimester. Appeals received after this will not be given consideration. Appropriate documentation will be required for committee review. Examples of appropriate documentation may include insurance claims, medical records, military orders, or obituaries. The university reserves the right to deny an appeal.
Why this school is an excellent choice for military membersRelocation? Reassignment? Deployment? Even when faced with the unique challenges of military life, members of the military and their families can count on Franklin University to make education accessible and affordable for them. You can take classes online or on campus at five Midwest campuses, and you can take advantage of our distinctive military family tuition discount. As a preferred educational provider, Franklin University was one of the original 29 institutions selected by the Army to participate in the delivery of online education to eligible enlisted working soldiers. Being named as one of America’s Top Military Friendly Colleges & Universities in an honor we don’t take lightly. That’s why we have a knowledgeable staff that can answer your questions about the Post 911 GI Bill and provide guidance about courses, registration, and transferring credits to help you get the most values from your benefits. Franklin’s highly respected undergraduate and graduate programs are designed especially to meet the needs and ambitions of busy working adults. In fact, we’ve been a leader in serving adult learners since 1902.