Languages & Communication, Language Institute relocating to Preferred Pathway partner space at Franklin University

Update | Monday, February 10, 2025

We’re building a stronger campus, improving learning spaces and making way for major renovations and construction. In support of this effort, several courses and offices are relocating to Phillips Hall on the Franklin University campus starting Summer Semester 2025. Effected classes are already marked with the new location in the course schedule.

Most classes and offices for the Language Institute and the Languages & Communication academic department, including the Language Institute, will be relocated to Phillips Hall. The Non-Credit Registration Office is also moving to this location. Currently enrolled students in these programs should expect additional, customized communication about the move at their Columbus State email. 

Franklin University will provide access to parking for students. The college also plans to offer some introductory gateway courses and common math courses for our students learning at Phillips Hall. The location offers good proximity to diverse food options.

Find more construction updates at: Building a Stronger Campus

Jump to: Which programs are moving? | Directions to Phillips Hall | How do I know if my course is at Phillips Hall? | Help getting to Phillips Hall

Which programs are moving?

Language Institute

• Non-Credit Registration Office
• All non-credit BESL classes
• Language administrative offices 

Languages & Communications 

• Communication, languages, and credit ESL classes
• Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Communications, and Linguistics
• English as a Second Language (ESL) and Language tutoring 
• Faculty and departmental offices
• Communication Center tutoring

How do I get to Phillips Hall?

Phillips Hall is located at 303 S. Grant Ave. on the corner of Grant Avenue and E. Main Street, about a mile southwest of the Columbus Campus. (The building is directly across the street from a McDonald's restaurant.)

• Google Directions to 303 S. Grant Ave.
• Franklin University Map
• Use Parking Lot D

How do I know if my course is at Phillips Hall?

You can find Phillips Hall courses in the college schedule.

Can I get to Phillips Hall by COTA?

Yes! Phillips Hall is right on the 2, 11, and 102 COTA line. COTA Directions

Worried about transportation? The Student Advocacy Center can help supply COTA bus passes and gas cards.

 

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