W H AT ’S NEXT
CHECKLIST EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Congratulations on your acceptance to EKU!
Now that you’re a #FutureColonel, here are a few things you’ll need to make sure you’re ready to go when classes start.
CHECKLIST
NOW
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Access your EKU email and set up two-factor authentication to keep your account secure go.eku.edu/email
______ Deadline for Rodney Gross scholarship
Claim your spot - pay the $200 Colonel Commitment fee (non-refundable) in your application portal
______ Deadline for all Foundation scholarships
OCTOBER
LATE SPRING
Apply for Housing
______ Watch your mail and myEKU account for your financial aid award letter scholarships
DECEMBER 1 ______
Complete the FAFSA JANUARY 1
______ Priority deadline (first dibs) for Rodney Gross scholarship JANUARY 15 ______
Challenge yourself – apply for the Honors Program (priority deadline). Regular deadline is April 1
FEBRUARY ______
Register online for Orientation
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Register online for placement testing (optional) MARCH 1
______ Be admitted to EKU on or before March 1 to be considered for merit scholarships
______ Deadline for Trailblazer and Alumni scholarships
JUNE 1 ______ Last day to accept Merit Scholarships MAY-JULY ______ Spend a day on campus for New Student Orientation ______ Register for classes at orientation ______ Send in dual credit college transcripts once your grades are posted AUGUST ______ Go to Big E Welcome Dates are subject to change. For up-to-the-minute information, visit go.eku.edu/nextsteps