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New Student Checklist

Whether you're a newly admitted or returning student, this checklist will help you get prepared for college and stay organized.

Welcome to Ensign College!

The following checklist contains valuable information to help you get started at Ensign College. We encourage you to read through each item to make sure you are prepared to succeed in school.

  1. Access your Ensign.edu email address. (You can learn more about accessing your student email here.) All official communications from the college will come here, including an email after your admission notice with more information.
  2. Log in and become familiar with MyEnsign.
  3. Get your student ID card. Video instructions here.
  4. Become familiar with Canvas. Instruction video here. For help contact Canvas Support.
  5. Review and become familiar with the CES Honor Code, including the Academic Honesty Policy and Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations, which will greatly enhance your Ensign College experience.
  1. Meet with your Student Success Advisor to create a graduation plan. Learn how to contact them here.
  2. Complete the ALEKS Math Placement Test 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. 
  3. Register for classes.
  4. If you are a transfer student, be sure to submit your transfer transcripts. Learn more about your transfer credits here.

  1. Apply for financial aid by filling out FAFSA to be considered for institutional and federal aid.
  2. Search for and apply for scholarships.
  3. Pay Tuition. Learn about paying tuition and other balances on your account here.
  4. Buy Textbooks. Find your textbook list here.
  5. Secure housing. Learn About Housing Options.
  1. Complete the FERPA Release Form and setup your FERPA Passphrase.
  2. Learn about Title IX.
  3. For international students:

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