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Franklin University Launches Pathway Portal For Penn Highlands Students

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and Franklin University have launched an innovative Pathway Portal for students. This groundbreaking tool simplifies the transition from an associate degree at Penn Highlands to a bachelor’s degree at Franklin University, maximizing the academic and financial advantages of the 3+1 transfer program.

The Franklin Pathway Portal offers real-time updates on how credits earned at Penn Highlands can contribute to a degree at Franklin University. Students from Penn Highlands can effortlessly track their completed courses and understand how they align with their chosen bachelor’s programs.

This transparency empowers students to make informed decisions, optimizing their transfer credits, while saving both time and money on their educational paths.

The Franklin Pathway Portal offers several key benefits, including:

• Optimized Course Selection: The portal suggests Franklin majors that best align with completed coursework. It also recommends additional courses that fulfill both associate and bachelor’s degree requirements.
• Program Comparison: Students can compare their selected programs with other options at Franklin, enhancing decision-making and academic planning.
• Seamless Application Process: A streamlined application within the portal allows students to efficiently transition to Franklin University to complete their bachelor’s degrees.
• Special Tuition Rate: New students enrolling at Franklin University through the Pathway Portal can benefit from a reduced tuition rate of $298 per credit hour, pending eligibility.

“I am excited to collaborate with Franklin University and explore new opportunities for Penn Highlands graduates,” stated Sabrina Lane, Transfer Services Specialist at Penn Highlands. “This portal offers an economical path to obtaining a bachelor’s degree from Franklin University, allowing students to take the maximum number of courses at Penn Highlands for a smooth transfer process.”

Click here for the Franklin Pathway Portal. 

About Franklin University
Accredited, nonprofit, and dedicated to educating adults since 1902, Franklin provides onsite course options at our Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and is an innovator in providing personalized online education. The University offers applied in-demand undergraduate, masters, and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. Through agreements with partner institutions, the University also offers international academic programs, including its top-ranked MBA. 
 
Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized accreditations for specific academic programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Franklin University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).