Orientation Information

graduate students in the classroom

Welcome to Aurora University!

Take your next steps as a graduate student:

Okta is a secure login for AU systems, including email, course materials, financial aid, and student services. You’ll use this single sign-on platform throughout your time at AU.

To set up your Okta account:

  1. Find the email sent to your personal email address with the subject line “Aurora University Account Information.” (If you don’t see it, check your spam or junk folder, too.)
  2. Follow the instructions in that email to activate your Okta account, then log in to your Okta portal.
  3. Watch this video for help setting up multi-factor authentication.

If you cannot locate the email or need assistance, contact AU’s Information Technology Services Help Desk at 630-844-5790.

The next step in your AU journey is to connect with your academic advisor and register for classes. You will receive an email from your admission counselor with next steps regarding registration and orientation.

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid. Use AU School Code 001634.

Don’t have a StudentAid.gov (also called FSA ID) account? Visit the Federal Student Aid website and select “Create an Account” to get started. All FAFSA contributors, which include parents, students, and spouses, must create a StudentAid.gov account to complete the FAFSA.

Once your FAFSA is submitted, the Office of Financial Aid will review your information and add your offer letter to the Self-Service app in Okta.

Still have questions? Schedule an appointment with a financial aid advisor, or contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@aurora.edu or 630-844-6190.

If you have in-progress coursework or need to confirm your bachelor’s degree, make sure that all final official transcripts showing your degree conferral date are submitted before the start of the program.

Most institutions use Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse to send transcripts. If your college or university does not use either, please have your official transcripts sent to AU-Etranscripts@aurora.edu or the mailing address below.

Aurora University
Office of Admission
347 S. Gladstone Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506

Pick up your AU parking pass and student ID at Campus Public Safety.

Review the AU campus map and commuter student FAQs.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will receive a letter from the ITS department via email and USPS that contains your AU user ID and password. This information will be used as your login for AU Email and Okta, which gives you single sign-on access to all required sites. Review instructions on how to log in to Okta.

Your user ID and password are the same for all major systems. For password assistance, contact the Information Technology Services department at itshelp@aurora.edu or 630-844-5790.
You can access your grades and request official transcripts through Self-Service.
We recommend consulting your academic advisor or department prior to adding or dropping a class, as there may be further academic and/or financial considerations.
If the Aurora University campus is closed and all classes are canceled, a notice will be posted on aurora.edu, and an “AU Alert” email and text will be sent to students via the AU Alert emergency notification system. You are automatically signed up to receive text AU Alerts.
Students can use any of the computer labs on campus. Computer labs with free printing are available in Alumni Hall, Dunham Hall, and Phillips Library. Photocopiers are available for a small fee in Dunham Hall and Phillips Library. Students will need their AU ID card or login information when using all on-campus printers.

Review commuter student FAQs for information about where to park, study, eat, exercise, and get involved on campus.

Please contact Graduate Admission at AUadmission@aurora.edu or 630-947-8955.