Spring New Student Orientation Checklist

Welcome to Aurora University! We’re excited to help you get ready for Spring New Student Orientation.

If you’ve already registered for Spring New Student Orientation, this page outlines the steps you need to complete before attending orientation. Be sure to get started as soon as possible to ensure a smooth and successful transition to AU.

Each item below requires setting up your Okta account, if you have not done so already. To do this: 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.) Follow the instructions in that email to activate your Okta account, then log in to your Okta portal. If you’re unable to find the email or need assistance, please contact AU’s Information Technology Services Help Desk at 630-844-5790.

If you have registered for classes but still need to register for Spring New Student Orientation, please email orientation@aurora.edu.

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.

Everything you need to manage financial aid and student billing can be accessed through your Okta account, including:

Completing your financial aid.

  1. Log in to Okta.
  2. Choose the Self-Service app.
  3. Click the “Financial Aid” section.
  4. Review the checklist for items marked as “Action Needed” and complete these steps.

Setting up online payments.

AU’s Student Accounts acts as the primary clearinghouse for tuition and fee accounts in addition to processing payments, credits, refunds, and charges. Review the New to AU Student Accounts Checklist and follow the steps to create your online student account, set up authorized users, enroll in a payment plan, and more.

Reviewing military or veteran benefits (if applicable).

AU proudly supports military service members and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. If you are a military-connected student, learn more about the personalized support that is available to you, including benefits and resources.

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.

The next step in your AU journey is to connect with your academic advisor and register for classes:

  1. Contact your admission counselor to schedule an advising appointment. If you don’t know who your admission counselor is, email admission@aurora.edu.
  2. If you have not done so already, set up your Okta account prior to your advising appointment.
  3. If you have Advancement Placement (AP) Program or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam credit, you may be able to receive credit at AU. To send your scores to AU, log into your College Board account, then review the following links for instructions to send your AP Exam and/or CLEP Exam scores to AU. If you have questions, reach out to your admission counselor.

The housing contract will open in November. Please check back then for a link to the application and more information.

You are required to submit your immunization records to Student Health Services prior to arriving for the first day of class.

How to submit your immunization records:

  1. Log into Okta.
  2. Open the Student Health Portal app.
  3. Click on “Document Upload” on the green banner at the top of the page.
  4. Upload your immunization records, then click “Save.”
  5. You will receive a notification that your document was successfully uploaded.
  6. To check the status of your record, please click on “My Profile” on the green banner at the top of the page, or watch this video for help uploading your records.

If you are a student-athlete, you must submit immunization records to Student Health Services as well as additional health information and forms to AU’s Athletic Training staff. You will receive instructions for this from Athletic Training.

For more information on required immunizations, acceptable forms of documentation, how to submit your records, and any exemptions, please visit the Health and Immunization Records page or email Student Health Services at shs@aurora.edu.

Complete these important steps to ensure a smooth and successful transition to AU:

Save the dates.

Visit the AU Bookstore.

Located on the first floor of Dunham Hall, the AU Bookstore is stocked with textbooks, apparel and fan gear, school supplies, general interest books, and gifts. Online ordering is available and encouraged.

Get your parking pass.

Visit the parking permit page for information to register and receive your parking permit.

Learn about student ID information.

Get information about your student ID on the photo ID page.

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