Before You Arrive
Important to know
- You have an Ensign College Student Email. You should check it every day and use it while you are here. All official communications from the college will come to this email. Learn more about accessing your student email
here
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- Laptops are required for all students. You are responsible for providing your own laptop.
Learn more here.
- Health Insurance. If you are enrolled in school 9+ credits, you will need to have adequate medical coverage. This can be obtained through private insurance or through our school plan.
Learn About Health Insurance
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- Peer Mentor. As part of your first-year experience you will be connected to a peer mentor who will be available to help you throughout your first semester.
CHECKLIST FOR ALL STUDENTS
- Complete New Student Orientation
- Learn about Title IX.
- Apply for financial aid by filling out FAFSA to be considered for institutional and federal aid.
- Search for and apply for scholarships.
- Log in and become familiar with MyEnsign. Here are videos to help you learn more about MyEnsign.
- Complete FERPA access setup in MyEnsign.
- Meet with your Student Success Advisor to create a graduation plan. Learn how to contact them here.
- Register for classes.
- Take the Math Placement Exam to determine your math GE requirements. If math is not required for your program, this is not necessary. Check your program requirements in the catalog or talk to your advisor.
- Get your student ID card. Video instructions here.
- Pay Tuition. Learn about paying tuition and other balances on your account here.
- Buy Textbooks. Find your textbook list here.
- Secure housing. Learn About Housing Options.
- Become familiar with Canvas. Instruction video here. For help contact Canvas Support.
- Review and become familiar with the CES Honor Code, including the Academic Honesty Policy and Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations. Adherence to these standards will greatly enhance your Ensign College experience.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Apply for an I-20. A day or two after you are admitted, check your personal and Ensign College email for detailed instructions to apply for an I-20. The email will be titled “I-20 Instructions.”
Register for Classes. After your I-20 is issued, you will be allowed to register for classes (See “register for classes” above). You are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 credits. It is important to register early in order to enroll in the classes you need.
Pay your I-901 SEVIS Fee. When you receive your Form I-20, the next step is to pay your I-901 SEVIS Fee. Visit the Paying the I-901 SEVIS Fee page on Study in the States to learn about each step of the payment process.
Apply for a U.S. Visa. After being accepted to Ensign College and getting a receipt of payment for the I-901 SEVIS Fee, you can apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s website for more information.
International Student Check-In. When you enter the country, you'll need to complete the International Student Check-in process before the first day of class:
(1) Log in to Ensign International and complete the International Student Check-In form.
(2) Bring your passport, visa, most recent I-94 , and I-20 to the International Student Office, second floor of Ensign College. Bring the same documentation if you have dependents.
HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT ORIENTATION?
The Student Success Center is here to help! Contact us at (801) 524-8151 with any further questions.