Freshman Next Steps

Welcome to the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Family! We are excited to assist all incoming freshmen students with their next steps for enrolling in courses and preparing for their upcoming semester. Review the information below to learn more about your resources and action items.

Roar Lions!

1

Visit Campus

  • The easiest way to learn your next steps and connect with the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Office of Admissions is to visit campus! We offer campus tours daily Monday-Friday at 10am and 1pm.
  •  on a ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Campus Tour, or connect directly with your  for a remote or in-person appointment.

2

Set up your DUO Mobile and your ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Portal Account

  • DUO Mobile is ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s multifactor authentication app that protects your access to secure platforms like and , and should be set up immediately after admission.
  • Your ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Portal is your official student dashboard where you can manage your email, register for courses, view billing, and more.

3

Explore your scholarship next steps and financial aid options

  • Connect with your and read more on .

  • Learn more about or connect with the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Office of Student Financial Aid with a .

4

Complete your ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Housing Application

  • Incoming freshmen can access their ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Housing application beginning December 1.
  • Incoming students must be admitted to complete the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Housing Application. Using your ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Portal log in, access the Housing Application here.
  • Housing Applications require a $150 nonrefundable fee. Applications are not complete until a student submits payment.

5

Reserve your spot at SOAR –ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ's Orientation Experience

  • To enhance the start of your ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ journey, we offer to all incoming students. Incoming students can expect to:
    • Meet future classmates
    • Learn about campus resources
    • Get ready for college life
    • Learn the "business" side to being a student
    • Connect with faculty and staff
    • Take care of last minute "business" items
    • Gain peace of mind
  • Learn more about available , , and on the .

6

Sign up for your Advising Session

  • Book an appointment with your Academic Advisor! Freshmen can begin meeting with advisors as early as May 1st for virtual or in-person appointments. Being prepared for your academic advisement session is key to your success. You must before you can register for class. Review your information for Preparing for Your Advising Appointment.
  • Once you complete your advising session, you will be ready to when Incoming Freshman registration opens for your start term. Learn more about registration dates here.

7

Access your ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Mane Card

  • Your Mane Card grants access to on-campus resources as well as entry to your residence hall.
  • The new Mane Card Mobile ID is available to all enrolled students and current employees. Tap your iPhone, Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy, or other eligible Android phones at readers across campus to conveniently access your Mane Card.

8

Register your car for on campus parking

  • Students must register their vehicle in the . Log in using your ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Portal log in credentials and access the Parking Portal.
  • Once you're in the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Parking Portal, you can register new vehicles under the "Vehicles" tab. Use the "Permits" tab to set up your ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Parking Pass for your on campus parking needs.

9

Access your online bill and pay your remaining balance

  • Only students and designated Authorized Users (Parents, Guardians, Employers and others that the student has given permission to access their eBill.) may make a payment or review a bill using the eBill system.
  • A Student making a payment:
    1. Log in to the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Portal
    2. Scroll to the Student Account and Meal Plan block
    3. Select Student Account Center/Pay Bill
  • An Authorized User making a payment should visit the system to make a payment. Authorized users will use their unique username and password to view bills or make payments.

10

Schedule your move in date and time

  • Check your ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Email for details on move-in dates, times, and locations. ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Housing coordinates residence hall move in efforts on an annual basis. Learn more with their ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Housing Timeline.

If you have questions or need help with a step, please contact ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Admissions. You can also find your Admissions Counselor to discuss the process, your plans at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ, and your admisson timeline.