As an admitted student or the parent of an admitted student, you may have questions about next steps. Here’s a list of commonly asked questions. If you have a question that is not listed, feel free to contact our office at 317.738.8075.
A: Once you have completed your dual enrollment class and received your grade from the institution issuing the grade, you need to send an official transcript to the Franklin College Office of Academic Records for your transcript to be evaluated. In coursework taken off-campus, a grade of C- or better needs to be earned in order to transfer the credit to Franklin College. The grade earned will not be figured into a student’s Franklin College GPA.
A: Click here to view the Academic Calendar and note all important information on residence hall check in/out dates, breaks, and deadlines.
A: The benchmark is, for every hour spent in class, you should do three hours of studying per week to be successful in that class.
A: There are no teaching assistants at Franklin College. Students receive instruction directly from their professors.
A: Franklin College offers several optional summer programs that may help make the transition easier.
A: Seeking help when you are struggling is a critical component of academic success. If you need help, act quickly before you get too far behind.
A: Bills for the fall semester will be available online thru the Student Account Center around July 15th and your first payment is due by August 15th. Questions can be directed to our Business Office at 317.738.8031.
A: Yes. You can sign up to make equal monthly payments by visiting here or calling 800.307.6838. There is a $42 per semester fee to enroll in this plan. Questions can be directed to our Business Office at 317.738.8031.
A: Work-study jobs will be posted once classes begin in the fall. Students can log on to MyFC and visit the Student Financial Services department page, then click on the Nelnet link to search for employment opportunities. Students will then apply to the jobs that interest them.
A: After a student completes their Housing Application on the New Student Checklist, that information is held until July, when our Director of Residence Life begins the pairing process. New students can expect to hear from our Student Affairs Office in July with their room placement and the contact information for their roommate. Questions can be directed to residencelife@FranklinCollege.edu or 317.738.8080.
A: New students will be able to move into their residence hall the Thursday before classes begin each year unless notified differently.
A: If two student-athletes request each other as roommates, they are guaranteed to be roommates. If you are relying on getting matched with a roommate, there is no guarantee that you will be matched with another athlete. Roommate matches are based on the “Lifestyle Attributes” you enter when submitting your housing application. You will be matched with a person with similar attributes to you. Questions can be directed to residencelife@FranklinCollege.edu or 317.738.8080.
A: Yes, you are allowed to have a car on campus all four years. There are designated parking lots for you to use, with many of them located adjacent to or near residence halls for your convenience. Parking passes are $50 for the year or $25 for the semester.
A: Here is a list of what you should bring to college.
A: Each residence hall has laundry facilities that are completely free for student use.
A: All of them! All five of our residence halls have air conditioning and each room has a thermostat so students can control the temperature of their own room.
Residential Students have the following options for 2019-20:
*Dining Dollars can be used for extra meals, Jazzman’s coffee shop on campus, Ben’s Den and/or select restaurants throughout the Franklin area
The unlimited meal plan is the most popular. It is considered to be the “best bang for your buck” meal plan.
Visit the Dining Services website for more information on the resident and commuter meal plan options, Dining Dollars, Ben Bucks, and dining hours.
A: Once a student receives his or her One Card (ID card) from the Office of Student Affairs and makes a meal plan selection, the Business Office will authorize the student’s card for the appropriate use in The Marketplace where the card is swiped like a debit card at each meal.
Questions? Contact Dining Services at 317.738.8108
A: The Franklin College Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) can help with username, password, and email account problems. Their number is 317.738.8148 and they can be reached Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday.
A: Incoming students are not required to purchase a computer but many choose to do so.
The Franklin College Office of Information Technology Services provides Microsoft Office for Windows and Mac for free to students compared to a cost of approximately $200 at retail stores. Franklin does provide computer labs and laptops that students can check out in our Student Center. Questions? Call the office of information technology services at 317.738.8148.
Franklin College provides a wireless network that allows students, employees and campus guests to access the internet via a wireless connection while they are on campus. You will be required to enter a username and password to access the wireless network.
Franklin College allows campus guests and visitors access to the internet when on campus for web, email, and communications needs. You will need a faculty or staff sponsor to obtain your guest account information.
A: Franklin College offers many ways for students to be involved not only on campus, but also in the community through its 50+ organizations. From Habitat for Humanity to Greek life, from Student Congress to religious life, there’s bound to be an activity that sparks every student’s interest.
At the beginning of the school year, you can visit the activities fair and meet with students, faculty, and staff who are involved in organizations on campus. You can ask them questions about joining the club or even find out when their next meeting will be.
A: There is always something happening at Franklin College! Whether it’s an athletic event, Greek life fundraiser, meetings for student organizations, guest speakers, or school-sponsored activities, you’ll never be bored! Our student life calendar is published online each month.
A: You may visit our health center located on the second floor of the Napolitan Student Center in the Counseling and Health Center suite. Health Center Services are available at no charge to all students. Students can be evaluated by scheduling an appointment or on a walk-in basis. The Health Center is staffed by a registered nurse five days a week: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. A local group of family practice physicians are available to the clinic on designated days. The office can be reached by calling 317.738.8090.
Johnson Memorial Hospital is also less than 5 minutes from Franklin’s campus and provides excellent care to its patients. JMH also has an Immediate Care Center located at 2087 Acorn Blvd. Franklin, IN 46131 317.346.2273 (approximately 10 minutes from campus, across from Walmart.).
A: You received Registration Day details upon submitting your registration day form and you will be mailed event details including what to bring and a map of campus three weeks prior to your registration date. If you registered less than three weeks out, you will receive this communication via email. You can also find an agenda online here. For additional questions about your registration day, you can contact Student Development at 317.738.8080.