## Welcome to the New Student Information Hub Congratulations on becoming an official member of the Panther family! This page is your go‑to resource for everything you need to begin your journey at . Here, you’ll find the link to submit your confirmation fee, step‑by‑step instructions for setting up your email, and all the essential next steps to prepare for your enrollment. Explore the sections below to get started — we’re excited to support you as you take your next steps toward joining us at ! ## Pay Your Confirmation Fee Submitting your Confirmation Fee is the first step to officially joining the Panther family at . Once your fee is paid through the Future Panther Portal, you'll gain access to the next steps needed to complete your enrollment. What Happens Next? After your Confirmation Fee payment is successfully processed through the Future Panther Portal, your student email account will be automatically activated. Your student email is essential for accessing university systems, receiving important updates, and completing your enrollment requirements. - [ Pay your Confirmation Fee Here ](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffuturepanther.cau.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7CKWilliams2%40cau.edu%7C7ec9a450b16a4c8ac57108de8f4daa8b%7Caa2f38d5c7c64490a8382dfa9ed6e2f0%7C0%7C0%7C639105760894937287%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bBkJZz%2Bq6F45ZCBBZMr34ulVs9qu2FPDLf7Wp%2Baqlw4%3D&reserved=0) ## Paying your confirmation fee allows you to: ✓ Activate Your Student Email Your student email will be automatically activated and will serve as your primary method of communication with the university. ✓ Register for New Student Orientation (NSO) Choose your session and begin preparing for your transition to . ✓ Access the Housing Application Begin the process to secure on‑campus housing for the upcoming semester. ✓ Access Key Student Portals Including systems used for academic advising, course registration, and financial aid updates. ✓ Move Forward with Enrollment Requirements Such as submitting immunization records, and other required items. ## New Student Checklist A **New Student Checklist** is a simple, step‑by‑step guide that helps admitted students keep track of all the tasks they need to complete before starting college. It lays out important actions, such as paying the confirmation fee, activating university accounts, submitting required documents, reviewing financial aid, and registering for orientation, in a clear, organized order so students know exactly what to do and when to do it. Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 New Student Checklist (Freshman & Transfer) **1. Get Accepted to ** **2. Pay Your Non‑Refundable Confirmation Fee** After receiving your offer of admission, you must submit your **$275.00** **non‑refundable confirmation fee through the Future Panther Portal** to officially confirm your intent to enroll. [🔗 **Access the Future Panther Portal to pay your confirmation fee**]() **3. Activate Your Email Account** **Automatic Email Activation** Your ** student email account is automatically activated** after your **non‑refundable confirmation fee** is successfully paid through the **Future Panther Portal:** - Click on [**My Password Portal**](https://mypassword.cau.edu/authorization.do) - Click on Reset Password - Enter your **Domain User Name** (the portion of your email address before the “@”) and click **Continue** - Enter your **901 number**, complete the security verification, and click **Continue** - Create and confirm your new password, complete the security verification, and click **Reset Password** **After you get access to your email you must register for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):** - Navigate to [My](https://myapplications.microsoft.com/) - Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on My - Enter your email address as your login name **4. File the FAFSA & Review Your Financial Aid Package** **School Code:** [00155900](tel:00155900) 🔗 FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov Once processed, review and accept/decline your award: 🔗 Financial Aid Portal: Please note: *All Scholarship Recipients are to be financially enrolled by June 15, 2027* **5. Review Your Student Account** Includes: - Tuition & fee overview - Bill payment - Payment plan setup 🔗 Student Accounts: **6. Submit Immunization Documents** 🔗 Health Services Immunization Info: /studentlife/Health%20Services/health-immunization-information.html 🔗 Upload Portal: [https://msmportal.pointnclick.com/login\_login.aspx](https://msmportal.pointnclick.com/login_login.aspx) **7. Submit Your Final Official Transcript(s)** Email transcripts to: 📧 [**admissions@cau.edu**](mailto:admissions@cau.edu) or [Parchment ](https://www.parchment.com/)or [New Student Clearinghouse](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/) **8. Complete the Housing Application (If Applicable)** *Housing application & Housing Fee is due by May 15, 2027 for all Scholarship Recipients.* 🔗 Residential Life: **9. Register for New Student Orientation** New Student Orientation Information will be sent via email. *Attending an 'in person' New Student Orientation is a requirement for all Scholarship Recipients* 📧 Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 New Student Checklist (Readmit) 1\. Be Readmitted to Once you have been officially readmitted, you may begin completing your enrollment requirements for the upcoming term. 2\. File the FAFSA & Review Your Financial Aid Package **School Code:** [00155900](tel:00155900) **FAFSA:** After your FAFSA is processed, log in to review your financial aid eligibility and **accept or decline your awards**: **Financial Aid Portal:** [https://studentssb-prod.causaas.elluciancloud.com:8100/StudentSelfService](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudentssb-prod.causaas.elluciancloud.com%3A8100%2FStudentSelfService&data=05%7C02%7CKWilliams2%40cau.edu%7Cc8249591a1a047a7657d08de9ca5d4c4%7Caa2f38d5c7c64490a8382dfa9ed6e2f0%7C0%7C0%7C639120433223347836%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rwlipovQ35Uu3F3M2oR4j4%2BL8KjxgRt%2BWQaXUm2CisY%3D&reserved=0) 3\. Review Your Student Account Review your student account to view: - Tuition and fee overview - Account balances - Bill payment options - Payment plan setup Please note: *All Scholarship Recipients are to be financially enrolled by June 15, 2027* **Student Accounts & Receivables:** 4\. Submit Immunization and Vaccination Documents All students must have current immunization records on file before registering for courses. **Upload Portal:** [https://msmportal.pointnclick.com/login\_login.aspx](https://msmportal.pointnclick.com/login_login.aspx) 5\. Complete the Housing Application (If Applicable) Students planning to live on campus must complete the housing application. **Residential Life & Student Development:** *Housing application & Housing Fee is due by May 15, 2027 for all Scholarship* 6\. Contact Your Academic Advisor for Registration Approval Before registering for classes, readmitted students must receive approval from their academic department. - Contact your **academic advisor or department** to obtain registration clearance - After departmental approval, contact the **University Registrar’s Office** to receive your registration time ticket 📞 **University Registrar’s Office:** [404‑880‑8938](tel:404‑880‑8938) Departmental contact information is available through your academic unit. Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 New Student Checklist (International) **1. Get Accepted to ** **2. Pay Your Non‑Refundable Confirmation Fee** After receiving your offer of admission, you must submit your **$275.00** **non‑refundable confirmation fee through the Future Panther Portal** to officially confirm your intent to enroll. [🔗 **Access the Future Panther Portal to pay your confirmation fee**]() **3. Activate Your Email Account** **Automatic Email Activation** Your ** student email account is automatically activated** after your **non‑refundable confirmation fee** is successfully paid through the **Future Panther Portal:** - Click on [**My Password Portal**](https://mypassword.cau.edu/authorization.do) - Click on Reset Password - Enter your **Domain User Name** (the portion of your email address before the “@”) and click **Continue** - Enter your **901 number**, complete the security verification, and click **Continue** - Create and confirm your new password, complete the security verification, and click **Reset Password** **After you get access to your email you must register for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):** - Navigate to [My](https://myapplications.microsoft.com/) - Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on My - Enter your email address as your login name **4. File the FAFSA & Review Your Financial Aid Package** **School Code:** [00155900](tel:00155900) 🔗 FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov Once processed, review and accept/decline your award: 🔗 Financial Aid Portal: [https://studentssb-prod.causaas.elluciancloud.com:8100/StudentSelfService](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudentssb-prod.causaas.elluciancloud.com%3A8100%2FStudentSelfService&data=05%7C02%7CKWilliams2%40cau.edu%7Cc8249591a1a047a7657d08de9ca5d4c4%7Caa2f38d5c7c64490a8382dfa9ed6e2f0%7C0%7C0%7C639120433223347836%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rwlipovQ35Uu3F3M2oR4j4%2BL8KjxgRt%2BWQaXUm2CisY%3D&reserved=0) Please note: *All Scholarship Recipients are to be financially enrolled by June 15, 2026 (Extended from the original June 8, 2027 deadline)* **5. Review Your Student Account** Includes: - Tuition & fee overview - Bill payment - Payment plan setup 🔗 Student Accounts: **5: Complete the I‑20 Request Form** International students must submit the required documentation to receive their **Form I‑20** from . Instructions will be provided by the International Programs Office. **6: Apply for Your F‑1 Visa** After receiving your **I‑20**: - Pay the **SEVIS Fee** 🔗 https://www.fmjfee.com - Schedule your visa appointment at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate 🔗 https://www.usembassy.gov **7. Submit Immunization Documents** 🔗 Health Services Immunization Info: 🔗 Upload Portal: [https://msmportal.pointnclick.com/login\_login.aspx](https://msmportal.pointnclick.com/login_login.aspx) **8. Submit Your Final Official Transcript(s)** Email transcripts to: 📧 [**admissions@cau.edu**](mailto:admissions@cau.edu) or submit via [Parchment ](https://www.parchment.com/)or [New Student Clearinghouse](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/) **10. Complete the Housing Application (If Applicable)** *Housing application & Housing Fee is due by May 15, 2027 for all Scholarship* 🔗 Residential Life: **11. Register for New Student Orientation** *Attending an 'in person' New Student Orientation is a requirement for all Scholarship Recipients* New Student Orientation Information will be sent via email. A*ttending an 'in person' New Student Orientation is a requirement for all Scholarship Recipients* 📧 ## Why is my Email Important? Your email is your official communication channel with —and one of the most important tools you’ll use as a new Panther. **Your email becomes eligible for activation three (3) days after you submit your confirmation fee.** Once activated, this inbox will be how the university sends you essential updates, including: - New Student Orientation (NSO) information - Housing application details and deadlines - Financial aid notices and award updates - Academic advising and course registration steps - Campus announcements, events, and opportunities Checking your email regularly ensures you never miss an important message or requirement as you complete your enrollment. How do I Activate my Email? **Email Activation and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) registration** **1-3 business days after paying the confirmation fee, use these instructions to set up your email account:** **Navigate to** [https://studentssb-prod.causaas.elluciancloud.com:8100/StudentSelfService](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudentssb-prod.causaas.elluciancloud.com%3A8100%2FStudentSelfService&data=05%7C02%7CKWilliams2%40cau.edu%7Cc8249591a1a047a7657d08de9ca5d4c4%7Caa2f38d5c7c64490a8382dfa9ed6e2f0%7C0%7C0%7C639120433223347836%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rwlipovQ35Uu3F3M2oR4j4%2BL8KjxgRt%2BWQaXUm2CisY%3D&reserved=0) - Enter your User ID (Student ID) and PIN (in Acceptance letter) - Click on “Student Profile” - Write down the information for the email address **Click on** [**“My Password Portal”**](https://mypassword.cau.edu/authorization.do) - Click on Reset Password - Enter Domain User Name (first part of your email address before @ sign) and click Continue - Enter 900 number, security verification, and click Continue - Enter New Password, Confirm New Password, security verification, and click Reset Password - Password requirements: minimum 13 characters, must contain at least one of the following Letters, 1-Lowercase Letter, and 1 number and/or special character **After you successfully reset your password, you must register for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):** - Navigate to [My](https://myapplications.microsoft.com/) - Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on My - Enter your email address as your login name Step By Step on Instructions for MFA 1. Click [My](https://myapplications.microsoft.com/). 2. Enter your full e-mail address, and click Next. ![Microsoft login screen showing email input with "Back" and "Next" buttons.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-02/Picture01.png.webp?itok=7CDrxI1B) 3. Enter your e-mail password, and click Sign in. ![Microsoft login page with password entry field.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-02/Picture02.png.webp?itok=FlUO08yU) 4. When the message below appears, click Next. ![Microsoft login screen with "More information required."](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-02/Picture03.png.webp?itok=Oawhw-5d) 5. When the message below appears, click the dropdown arrow next to “**Authentication phone”** and select “**Mobile app**.” **NOTE: Mobile app has already been selected in this dialog.** Click the radio button next to “**Receive notifications for verification**.” Click **Set up** to configure the mobile app. ![Security verification screen with email and app options.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-02/Picture04.png.webp?itok=ecprwLqB) 6. When the message below appears, install the appropriate Microsoft authenticator app based on the type of phone you have. - Windows phone – install from Microsoft store - Android – install from Google Play store - iOS – install from Apple App store ![QR code with setup instructions for a mobile app on screen.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-02/Picture05.png.webp?itok=6ZzeScQa) 7. After installing the app, open it, click the three dots in the top right corner of the screen, select **Add account** and select “**Work or school account**.” ![Account list on a mobile screen, third shows .](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-02/Picture06a.png.webp?itok=H4Jn-jK2) ![Add account options: Personal, Work, Other.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-02/Picture06b.png.webp?itok=aXM1AN5r) 8. Use your phone to scan the QR code on your computer screen. 9. Your account will be added to the Microsoft authenticator app on your phone. 10. In the browser window on your computer, click Next. 11. The following screen will display indicating that the mobile app has been configured. Click Next. ![Security verification page with contact options, blue 'Next' button.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-02/Picture07.png.webp?itok=d7cdk6Iw) 12\. When this dialog appears, tap **Approve** on the notification on your phone. ![Verification process screen with step instructions.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-02/Picture08%20%282%29.png.webp?itok=qIydUUGz) 13. When this dialog appears, enter your mobile number, and click Done. ![Security verification page with input field and Done button.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-02/Picture09_0.png.webp?itok=-PzuYeTt) 14. You are now registered for MFA using the Microsoft authenticator app. You will be logged into the My Apps portal where you can access the applications that have been made available to you. It will look similar to this page: ![Online app icons displayed in a grid on a browser window.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-02/Picture10.png.webp?itok=GbEAMwcG)