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Franklin University Switzerland

Franklin University Switzerland
Via Ponte Tresa 29
Sorengo (Lugano), SW 6924

Official telephone: (212) 922-9650

Website: www.fus.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2015 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Peter Dorthe,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 212 922-9650
212 922-9870 (fax)
info@fus.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Priority filing date for fall: December 1
Final filing date for fall: June 15
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 10%
Application fee: $90
Can the application fee be waived? no
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
Admissions requirements:
Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1450 and minimum 2.0 GPA required; minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1800 and minimum 2.5 GPA recommended.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative, can be arranged with alumni representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II recommended
School's test preference: SAT I
SAT II tests are: required/recommended of applicants submitting SAT I
Dates test scores should be received: May 15 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 3 recommended
History: 3 required, 3 recommended
Lab: 3 required, 3 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 1 required, 1 recommended
Academic electives: 1 required, 1 recommended
Other: 2 required, 2 recommended
Total: 19 required, 20 recommended
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: Academic Year at Franklin foundation program for applicants not normally admissible.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: no
Tuition deposit amount: $500, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $400, refundable until July 15.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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