After you鈥檝e been admitted to the College of Community Engagement and Professions (Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, School of Education, and School of Information Studies), take care of the following to prepare for enrollment/registration:
Campus ID Number
Your 9-digit number (99X-XX-XXXX) is listed in your admission letter/email from the University. You鈥檒l need this number to activate your student accounts.
Activate your ePanther Account
You鈥檒l need your ePanther account activated to log in to all of your 51猎奇 student accounts. To start this process, visit:
Set up your Email & Multi-Factor Authentication
It鈥檚 important to check your 51猎奇 email on a regular basis (/office365/). Log in using your ePanther ID and password. For security reasons, our campus uses multi-factor authentication (MFA) for the ePanther ID verification. To set this up, visit /information-technology/digital-id/mfa-student/.
University Terms & Conditions Agreement
Before you鈥檙e able to enroll, you鈥檒l need to complete the University Terms & Conditions Agreement in PAWS. It will show up as a 鈥淗old鈥� on the right-hand side of your student account. More info at /finances/finances/university-terms-and-conditions-agreement/
Plan your Schedule
Using the Schedule of Classes () is the best way to search for course offerings each term. Check with your advisor if you have questions about your course options and graduation plan.
Sign up for Classes
You鈥檒l register for classes through PAWS (/paws/). First, add classes to your shopping cart, then 鈥榝inish enrollment鈥� to officially register. PAWS how-to tutorials can be found at /registrar/students/enrolling/adding-dropping-and-changing-classes/
After enrolling/registering for classes, check out the following resources to prepare for the first day of classes:
Apply for financial aid (if applicable)
Apply for financial aid online at . Designate 51猎奇 as a recipient using the Title IV code 003896. Visit the 51猎奇 Financial Services website for more details: /financialaid/. Be sure to check out 51猎奇 Scholarship Opportunities at /finances/scholarships/portal/. Monitor your 51猎奇 student accounts for updates regarding your financial aid offers and acceptance details.
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Visit the 51猎奇 Military and Veterans website (/military-veterans/) for information about MEBO (Military Education Benefits Office) and support for veterans through MAVRC (Military and Veterans Resource Center)
Log in to Canvas
Canvas is the 51猎奇 web-based learning environment. All 51猎奇 courses (online and onsite) in which you are enrolled should appear in Canvas by the first day of the term. Access Canvas via the 51猎奇 Homepage, or by going directly to 51猎奇 Canvas Site (/canvas/home/). To log in to Canvas, you need to know your ePanther ID and Password.
Get your Student ID Card
Your PantherCard is your official 51猎奇 identification card and is an essential part of accessing services throughout the University. All enrolled Students are eligible for a PantherCard and new students can submit ID photos online 鈥� check the full details at /retailservices/panthercard/
Get your textbooks
Required texts for each class are listed in the syllabus (found in Canvas before the start of each semester). Books can be purchased online at the 51猎奇 Campus Virtual Bookstore at 51猎奇 Virtual Bookstore (). Outside sources may also be used.
Pay your tuition
Tuition and fees are due on the date indicated on your PAWS account. Eligible students who wish to participate in the tuition installment payment plan must pay at least $100.00 toward tuition charges by the tuition due date. Important tuition information can be found at: Business & Financial Services /onestop/finances/billing-and-payment/
Last Updated | July 2025