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What’s Next

Congratulations on your acceptance to Eastern Kentucky University!

Below is a checklist of steps for you to complete as you make plans to join us on campus this Summer or Fall term. Once you attend Orientation and confirm your enrollment, you will be considered an enrolled student.

Download or print a copy of the checklist below.

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  1. Set up your EKU accounts: myEKU & EKU Student email accounts.
    myEKU is the administrative portal used by students to register for classes, accept your scholarships and pay tuition. To setup your accounts, login to your Admissions Portal by using this link and the email you applied with.  Choose your application on the screen and it will open to the welcome page. Once you see a student number, password and student email, you can use the directions to set up your myEKU account and your student email. For additional directions and information regarding technology, visit IT New Student Information or call the IT Helpdesk: 1-859-622-3000.
  2. Pay the Colonel Commitment Fee.
    Log into your EKU student portal. To pay the nonrefundable fee, click on the checklist tab and follow the prompts. Paying the Colonel Commitment Fee will gain you access to the housing application, housing commuter waiver form, and orientation signup. Please contact your admissions counselor if you are having problems logging in or finding your portal.
  3. Register for New Student Orientation.
    Choose from dates in late May, June, or July.
    Regional campus students should register for orientation at the campus they plan to attend.
  4. Sign up for Housing.
    Submit your On Campus Housing Application or complete a Housing Exemption Request form.
  5. Apply for scholarships.
    Deadlines have been extended!  Kentucky residents have until March 1st to apply for admission to be automatically considered for merit scholarships.  All incoming freshmen have until the end of March to submit updated test scores or GPA on a high school transcript for scholarship upgrades.
  6. Review financial aid options and complete any remaining paperwork.
    Be sure to have listed the EKU school code (001963) on your FAFSA and submit it as soon as possible.  Estimated Financial Aid award letters are sent in February and March to any admitted student with a FAFSA on file.  Final financial aid award letters will be sent once tuition for the fall has been set.  Refer to Tuition & Fees and the BookSmart program for more details.  Details of your awards can be found in your myEKU account.
  7. Submit test scores or sign up for placement testing.
    Submit ACT, SAT, KYOTE (KY students) test scores or take the EKU Placement Exam.  These scores are used to place you in the correct English, Math and Science courses.  If you have not yet tested, sign up for the KYOTE test at your Kentucky high school or sign up for the Residual ACT (low cost) or EKU Placement exam (no cost if taken on campus).  Complete placement testing as soon as possible, but no later than 2 weeks prior to your scheduled New Student Orientation date.
  8. Accept your scholarships in myEKU no later than June 1.
    Scholarships that must be accepted by the deadline include:  Merit Scholarships Tier 1-4, Governor’s Scholar, Out-of-State Merit Scholar I-IV, Dr. Rodney Gross, and New Horizon.
  9. Apply for services with the Center for Student Accessibility.  (optional)
  10. Submit a photo for your Colonel Card.
    You must be registered for Orientation in order to do this.
    Your Colonel Card serves as your official EKU ID and is used for services on campus like meal plans, building access, student athletic tickets, class attendance, Colonel Cash and as a library card.
  11. Submit AP Test Scores and/or college transcripts for Dual Credit courses.
    College level coursework that was completed during high school (dual credit) requires an official college transcript to be sent to EKU in order to receive credit.  You can request college transcripts from the Registrar’s Office of the university through which you completed the dual credit courses.  You do not need to request transcripts for EKU dual credit courses.  Most colleges use a service such as the National Student Clearinghouse, eScripts or Parchment to send official electronic transcripts.  College transcripts should be sent to EKU Admissions.  AP test scores should be sent directly from the AP testing service to EKU.  Spring AP test scores are not received by EKU until July.
  12. Complete your Pre-advising Survey.
    About one month before Orientation you will receive a pre-advising survey in your EKU Student email.  This survey will allow you to verify (or change) your major, see course choices for your chosen major, communicate about AP & dual credit coursework and provide feedback on general education course choices based on your interests.  Your academic advisor will use this survey to assist you as you register for classes.
  13. Attend your Orientation and confirm your enrollment.
    More details will be sent via email closer to your scheduled Orientation date.
  1. Submit your final high school transcript. (June)
    Your final high school transcript should have all of your grades, your graduation date and must be dated the day of graduation or later.  You can request your transcript to be sent to EKU by contacting your high school. 
     
  2. Choose your campus housing room. (June)
    Be on the lookout for an email from the EKU Housing Office to choose your room during the month of June.  Plan what to bring to your room.
     
  3. Choose a Meal Plan.  (July)
    Card Services can assist you with questions about Meal Plans. 
     
  4. Order a parking pass if you will have a vehicle on campus. (July)
     
  5. Review your financial aid information for final details.  (July)
    Check your myEKU Financial Services card.  Make sure there are not any additional messages for document requests or missing signatures.  Also, you should be able to see final tuition and fees.
     
  6. Review the BookSmart program.  (July/August)
    Make any optional purchase at the EKU Barnes & Noble Bookstore online or when you come to campus.
     
  7. Pay your tuition and fees. (August)
    This is done online in your myEKU account. 
     
  8. Complete a Web-4-Parent/Authorize Proxy User Access Form for parental access to pay bills online.  (optional)
     
  9. Help your family know what is going on while you are at EKU. (optional)
    Sign your parents or family up for the EKU Parent & Family Programs newsletter & social media.
     
  10. Move into your campus housing. (Students living on campus only.)
    Your specific move in date and time will be sent to you by EKU Housing & Residence Life later in the summer.  Reserve August 10th-11th for potential move in dates. ROTC, the Marching Colonels & Maroonettes, Spirit Groups and NCAA athletes may have an earlier move in date. Please check with the leadership of those programs directly.

  11. Attend the Big E Welcome!
    The Big E Welcome will be held August 12-14, 2022 with a full schedule of events for new students. This program is for all incoming freshman and new undergraduate students with less than 30 hours, both residential and commuter students join in.