I am a recent graduate or doctoral applicant. What are my next steps? – Franklin University Technology Support

Audience: Franklin University graduate or doctoral applicants that are finishing pre-enrollment processes.
Disclaimer: The results and functionality of the following article only apply to audience listed above.

Topics

1. How can I access the applicant portal if I am new to Franklin University?

2. How can I access the applicant portal if I am already a Franklin University Undergrad student?

3. What can I do in the applicant portal?

4. Who can I contact with further questions?

Recent graduate applicants of Franklin University should monitor the pre-enrollment processes using the applicant portal. The applicant portal was designed by Franklin University to monitor processes as required by the Admission's Department, such as monitoring if needed documents have been received and processed.

If you have not yet applied: apply.franklin.edu

Accessing the applicant portal - New to Franklin

Applicant portal website: https://my.franklin.edu

To log in, you will need your username and password. You should have been sent your username by email after your application was submitted. However, if you are unable to locate that email, your username and password can be recovered at the website password.franklin.edu using the Set/Recover Password and Forgotten Username fields. Recovery information will be sent to the alternate email address that we have on file for you.

For more information about recovering your username and password: Click Here

You will not be able to access Canvas (system for taking courses) or your student email until after scheduling your first courses. Your first courses will need to be scheduled with your advisor.

Accessing the applicant portal - Already taken courses at Franklin

Applicant portal website: https://my.franklin.edu

To log in, you will need your username and password. However, as you may be aware, the myFranklin website linked above is also the same website you use to take previous courses at Franklin University.

1. If it has been awhile since you last took courses at Franklin and you are not aware of your username or password, your username and password can be recovered at the website password.franklin.edu using the Set/Recover Password and Forgotten Username fields. Recovery information will be sent to the alternate email address that we have on file for you.

For more information about recovering your username and password: Click Here

2. After logging into myFranklin, you may need to use this button to switch from your course view to see your application process view.

How to use the applicant portal

Once you have logged into the applicant portal, you can complete processes needed prior to enrollment. Start by clicking the View Your Applications button.

In the portal, you may see the following items.

Green Buttons – Call to action
Blue Check Mark – Step completed
Drop Down Menu – Available options to choose from

Please keep in mind that once you have completed a call to action, back end processes may take a few days to complete. Therefore, it may take a few days from time of completing a step in this process, until you see a check mark indicating the step has been completed.

Here are possible steps you may need to complete – steps may vary per application type, program type, or other factor.

1. If you have submitted multiple applications, please select the application for which you wish to complete pre-enrollment steps.

2. If you have not submitted transcripts, you can order your transcripts at this stage as well. If Franklin University is able to order transcripts on your behalf, you will receive an email from Document Services. Clicking on the link in your email will take you to the transcript order authorization form to be filled out, which a view of which schools we will be contacting on your behalf.

Email View:

Order Form View:

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Alternatively, you have your transcript mailed in an official from the school in a sealed envelope to the following address:

Franklin University
ATTN: Office of Transfer and Articulation
201 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215-5339

Doctoral Applicants

Please submit the transcript for your Master’s degree and any doctorate-level coursework (if you are transferring in doctorate-level coursework/credits).

Master's Applicants

Please submit the transcript for your Bachelor’s degree and any master-level coursework (if you are transferring in master's coursework/credits).

3. Other calls to action may show up as forms you can fill out and submit online, forms you can download to your computer or phone, documents you can upload from your device, or even payments you can submit where applicable.

4. If you have not submitted your FAFSA, Click Here for more information.

More information may be found within the applicant portal.

Other Factors to Keep in Mind During Pre-Enrollment

1. If you have scheduled an appointment with your advisor, which is required.

A registration appointment is required once you have been accepted. An advisor will reach out to you with scheduling information at the appropriate time.

2. If you have been selected for Financial Aid verification

Sometimes during the FAFSA process, the IRS will select you for verification. If selected, you will receive an email from Franklin's Financial Aid Office along with information regarding the forms you will need to submit.

Click Here for more information regarding the verification process.