New Students
Your Step‑By‑Step New Student Checklist ✔️
Use this checklist to be fully prepared for your first day on campus. Each item includes what it is, where to find it.
Tip: You don’t have to finish it all at once—just come back to this page and pick up where you left off.
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Order final official transcripts.
Set up your MyApps account.
Register for classes
Complete FASFA.
Fill out new student forms.
Send school ID photo.
Order textbooks.
Accept financial aid package.
Complete federal student loan requirements.
You can check items off as you go and return to this page any time before classes begin.
New Student Checklist
Work through each section in order to complete your new student checklist and be ready for an amazing start to classes.
Order your final, official transcript to be sent directly to KCU.
What this is: KCU has to have an official copy of all your transcripts BEFORE you report to campus
Where to do it: Transcript must be sent directly from school (email, mail, or third-party service such as Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse)
Set up your MyApps account & Register for classes
What this is: Your MyApps account gives you access to your KCU portal (MyKCU), your KCU email (Gmail), and the classroom management system (Canvas).
Where to do it: Your KCU email log in information will be sent to your personal email once you're accepted.
Register for classes
What this is: You need to sign up for the classes you will be taking this upcoming semester.
Where to do it: Once KCU receives your official transcripts, you will receive an email that gives you directions on how to register or you can choose to schedule a time to register with your enrollment counselor via video chat.
Complete FAFSA
What this is: FAFSA is how you apply for Federal Student Aid.
Where to do it: You can apply online at this https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa, make sure you’ve added KCU as a school and use the KCU FAFSA code: 001965
Fill out New Student Forms
Where to do it: You can find your new student forms here at https://www.kcu.edu/new-student-registration/. Be sure to know your KCU student ID number.
What this is: Your new student forms include housing, health, vehicle info, etc.
Send in a headshot photo for school ID
What this is: A clear headshot saved as jpeg (no sunglasses or hats) that can be used on your School ID.
Where to do it: Fill at the form at https://www.kcu.edu/student-id-pictures/ and submit your student ID photo. You will need to know your KCU student ID number
Order textbooks
What this is: You can order textbooks through KCU’s campus store or simply get the booklist and buy them elsewhere.
Where to do it: To add the amount of your textbooks to your student account you will need a Voucher ID that is emailed to your KCU email. You can access the virtual bookstore at this https://bncvirtual.com/kcu. If you have any issues or questions, call our campus store at 606.474.3247
Accept your Financial Aid Package
What this is: To officially be able to receive any awards, scholarships, grants, or loans, you have to accept them. If you do not accept them, they can not be added to your school bill.
Where to do it: *Your FAFSA must be completed and processed to accept your financial Aid package.
Instructions:
1. Log in to your MyApps
2. Go to MyKCU
3. Click on “Financial Aid” on the left hand side
4. Click on “Menu” at the top
5. Click on “Accept Awards” from drop menu
6. Agree to “Terms and Conditions”
7. Look over awards and change “Pending” to either “Accept” or “Deny”
8. Click “Submit
8. Complete Federal Student Loan Requirements
What this is: The federal government requires all students who are taking out their federal student loans to complete an Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note online. If a student DOES NOT complete these two things, their loans will not be added to their school bills.
Where to do it:
Entrance Counseling : a teaching tool that allows students to better understand loans and how they work.
https://studentaid.gov/entrance-counseling/
Master Promissory Note: simply listing two references (one may reside at the same address as student, the other may not)
***These two items are REQUIRED by the government before student loans can be disbursed.
***If you do not plan on taking out the federal student loans, please email our financial aid office at finaid@kcu.edu and let them know
Key dates at a glance
Use this timeline to make sure you’re always a step ahead. 🗓️
Move In Dates
Fall Athletes (football, soccer & volleyball players): July 30th / 9am - 12pm.
All other New Students: August 8th / 9am-12pm
First Knight Orientation
Mandatory for ALL new KCU students, parents welcome: August 8th / 3:30pm
Classes Start
Night classes: August 10th
Regular schedule: August 11th
Breaks
Labor Day - No Class: September 7th
Winter Break - No Class: November 25th - January 8th
Academic
Last Day to Add/Drop Classes: August 18th
Midterms: September 21st - 25th
Opening Spring Semester Registration Week: October 19th - 23rd
Last Day to Withdraw From a Class: Friday, October 23rd
Final Exams: November 23rd and 24th
For the most accurate dates and any program‑specific requirements, always refer to the official academic calendar .
Helpful resources while you complete your checklist
Keep these pages open in new tabs as you move through your orientation tasks. They answer most of the questions new students and families have.
Campus Map
Take a look out the campus layout ahead of time to get accustomed to everything here at on campus at KCU.
The Knight Guide
Download the full guide to campus life, student services, and success tips from current students.
Success Coaches
Find support from our KCU Success Coaches here to help through every step of the way!
Almost there
Finish your new student checklist today
When you’re done, you’ll know your dates, your accounts will be active, and your first week on campus will feel clear and exciting!
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