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There is a lot to think about when choosing to move to the United States for your education. Learn everything you need to know about where to live, how to get around town, health insurance and your rights in the U.S. once you become an F-1 Visa student at Franklin University.
Contact OISP
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
Prospective Franklin students: click here to schedule an appointment with a member of the international admissions team.
Current Franklin students: click here to schedule an appointment with an international advising coordinator.
For in-person appointments, free parking is available in lot adjacent to the Paul J. Otte Center for Student Services. Notify the Welcome Center staff when you have arrived.
When scheduling a phone appointment, provide a U.S. phone number, and we will call you at the scheduled time. If you do not have a U.S. phone number, please schedule a virtual appointment.
When scheduling a virtual appointment, provide an email address you check regularly, and we will send you a link to a Microsoft Teams meeting. View Microsoft Teams instructions.
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Columbus is a fast-growing city that is both the state capital and most populous city in the state. Columbus has an economy based on diverse industries, including education, banking, logistics, clothes, and technology.
Franklin's Main Campus is located on 14 acres in the downtown Discovery District, an area home to many arts and education institutions. The Paul J. Otte Center for Student Services, Learning Commons, and Frasch Hall are located on our non-residential campus. Franklin offers students free parking and convenient access to major highways, creating quick access to popular Columbus neighborhoods, such as the Short North arts district, the sports-focused Arena District, Easton - the leading shopping area, and the historical German Village.
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