Franklin University Pathway
Plan Your Bachelor's Degree While You're at Clark State!
Earning your associate degree at Clark State College is a smart first step. The Franklin University Pathway Portal helps you plan your next one.
As you complete courses at Clark State, the Pathway Portal shows you exactly how your credits transfer into a bachelor's degree program at Franklin University. You'll be able to see your progress, explore degree options and identify opportunities to maximize your transfer credits—saving you both time and money.
Thanks to the Clark State + Franklin University 3+1 Transfer Partnership, you can confidently plan your educational journey from your first semester through your bachelor's degree.
What You Can Do with the Pathway Portal
The Pathway Portal allows you to:
- Receive a free preliminary degree evaluation before applying to Franklin University.
- Discover Franklin bachelor's degree programs that best match your completed Clark State coursework.
- View how each Clark State course applies toward your bachelor's degree.
- Identify bridge courses that satisfy both associate and bachelor's degree requirements.
- Apply to Franklin University through a streamlined admissions process.
- Take advantage of exclusive Pathway Portal benefits, including:
- $298 per credit hour undergraduate tuition (for eligible new students)
- Free textbooks for eligible undergraduate students
- 20 percent tuition discount on eligible master's degree programs, plus free textbooks
Ready to Get Started?
To access the Franklin University Pathway Portal, you'll first need to authorize Clark State to securely share your academic information with Franklin University.
Current Clark State Students
- Log in to the myClarkState student portal.
- Navigate to Academic Resources.
- Select the option to opt in to the Franklin University Pathway Portal.
Once your information has been processed, you'll receive your Pathway Portal login credentials. After you've opted in and received your login information, you can access the portal any time!
Clark State Alumni
If you've already graduated and would like access to the Franklin Pathway Portal, contact the Clark State advising office at advisors@clarkstate.edu to request access. Please allow up to two business days for your information to be processed.
Once your information has been processed, you'll receive your Pathway Portal login credentials. After you've opted in and received your login information, you can access the portal any time!