ADMISSION PROCESS

Applying to Franklin Pierce is quick and easy. Choose the option below that best describes your situation or goal to find a step-by-step guide that’s right for you.

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Undergraduate

Step 1: Complete your application

Choose one of these three options:

1. Apply online using the Common App.
2. Apply directly to Franklin Pierce online.

Step 2: prepare supporting documents

This Get these items ready to accompany your application:

• Official high school transcripts: Include senior year first-quarter grades
• Letter of recommendation: Can be from a teacher or counselor (or a professor or employer if you’re transferring)
• Essay on the topic you choose: 250 words or more—see the application for more info
• SAT/ACT scores (optional): Sent directly from ETS to code 3395 or ACT to code 2590
• College transcripts (transfers only): Include transcripts for any colleges you’ve attended

See the admissions criteria page for more info about these documents and other requirements for admission to Franklin Pierce

Step 3: Submit all materials

Submit your online application once it’s complete. Mail your transcripts, recommendation, and essay to:

Office of Admissions
Franklin Pierce University
40 University Drive
Rindge, NH 03461

If you’re submitting a paper application, you can mail it with your transcripts, recommendation, and essay or send supporting materials separately.

We can only evaluate applications once all materials are in. Contact us with any questions as you go: call (800) 437-0048 or email admissions@franklinpierce.edu.

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online Undergraduate students

STEP 1: APPLY

Apply Online. Fill out this simple application to start the enrollment process for our online-only undergraduate programs!

• Online Certificate
• Online Associate degree
• Online Bachelor degree

STEP 2: FORMS

Official Transcripts. Print the transcript request form and send to all previously attended institutions. If you have not attended any higher education institution, please send your high school transcripts.

STEP 3: FINANCIAL AID

Financing Your Education. All the information you need about paying for school and advanced placement opportunities are available in our Office of Student Financial Services. Whether you're interested in student loans, grants, scholarships. alternative forms of credit, or how to pay your tuition online, our Office of Student Financial Services can point you in the right direction.

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graduate students

STEP 1: APPLY

Apply Online. Fill out this simple online graduate application to start your admissions process for one of our 100% online programs.

STEP 2: PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FORMS AND MATERIALS

Official Transcripts: Request a transcript from all previously attended institution(s) to be sent to Franklin Pierce University at fpuonline@franklinpierce.edu/a>.

Current Resume: Provide a copy of your most recent professional resume and a list of references by email to fpuonline@franklinpierce.edu as a MS Word (.doc) or PDF attachment.

Supplemental Materials: Some programs require additional forms and/or essay questions to complete your admissions portfolio. Once your application (Step 1) is received, and admissions counselor will reach out to communicate any additional requirements.

STEP 3: FINANCIAL AID

All of the information you need to finance your education is available from the Financial Aid Office, including student loans, grants, scholarships, alternative forms of credit or how to pay your tuition online.

 

for more information on the admissions process visit https://www.franklinpierce.edu/admissions

 

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