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Fire Ready

The Official Clearance Process of SEU

Fire Ready is for new and returning students, and is designed to ensure that you’re able to start your classes on time and get the most out of your SEU experience. Choose your student type below to get started, and be sure to complete each item in the checklist. Once you do, you’ll be Fire Ready

Pro Tip

You can check your Fire Ready status at any time in MyPortal (JICS).

Online Undergraduate

The steps below apply to new and returning online students who are taking classes with SEU.

You can check your Fire Ready status at any time by logging in to MyPortal (JICS).

Fire Ready Steps

Click the icons below to learn more about each step in the Fire Ready process.

Note: ALL students must get Fire Ready prior to each new semester.

Next Steps

The below steps do not necessarily need to be completed in order, but must be done prior to beginning classes. All steps require you to have your SEU account access set up.

Start Here

Submit your Enrollment Confirmation Form

About This Step: New online students will need to submit their enrollment confirmation form before completing any additional steps. This form confirms that you have decided to enroll in online classes, so it officially secures your spot at SEU. 

Once you’ve been accepted to SEU.

Visit this page to view instructions for submitting this form and setting up your account access.

Submit all Final High School/College Transcripts

About This Step: When you applied to SEU, you were required to submit transcripts. However, we still need the final versions of these transcripts in order to finalize your registration at SEU.* These final transcripts must meet the following requirements.

Upon graduation from high school or when transferring from another college.

Follow the transcript request procedures of your prior school(s) and request that your transcripts be sent from your school(s) to SEU via their official process. (This is usually done using an official transcript website, via email to admission@seu.edu, or by mailing the transcript(s) to us. Homeschooled students, visit this page for details and procedures.)

If you would like your enrollment counselor to request your transcript(s) on your behalf, please fill out this form.

If you are transferring in less than 60 college credits

  • No “in progress” grades
  • Graduation date listed
  • Full, official transcript 
  • Cumulative GPA

This includes college courses which have been taken through dual enrollment or after graduating high school, even if no credit was earned or grades received.

  • No “in progress” grades
  • Official transcript from each institution previously attended
  • Must include GPA
  • Includes dual enrollment, AP, IB, CLEP, and AICE credits

Visit this page for details and procedures.

Register for Classes

About This Step: Remember, you must have your student account access set up. (Instructions were also emailed to you after you submitted your enrollment confirmation.) 

Registration opens in November for the spring and summer sessions, and in April for the fall. Visit SEU.edu/calendar for the latest specific dates.

After you have confirmed your enrollment with SEU; in general, the earlier you register, the more class choices you will have. Online classes are generally 8 weeks long (with a few available in 16-week format) Some online classes may only have one specific start date each year, while others may begin at several different points throughout the year.

Visit this link to learn how to register for classes. See below on steps for checking your degree audit

In the MyPortal (JICS) system, you’ll be able to see which classes are available, search for textbooks, view your course schedule, and more. 

  • Your degree audit includes the required classes that correspond to your declared major and shows what you still need to complete** in order to qualify for graduation 
  • Click the Student tab and then Degree Info
  • Within the Degree Audit Portlet, click View All Details.
  • Click Recalculate Student Progress and then Grad Report

**If you are transferring credit into SEU, please allow up to 4 weeks after your official transcript is received for transferred credits to appear on your degree audit. See the “Submit all Final High School/College Transcripts” step above for details on requesting your transcript(s).

Complete the Financial Clearance Process

About This Step: All students are required to obtain financial clearance before they can be guaranteed their class registration for the upcoming semester. Financial clearance means your anticipated costs for the upcoming semester are fully covered with the use of approved financial aid (including scholarships, grants, and loans) and/or an approved payment plan. 

Once your preliminary bill has been received, which is usually mid-summer for the upcoming fall semester, and mid-fall for the spring semester. Your financial clearance status in the MyPortal (JICS) system will not be current until after your bill is sent.

Your enrollment counselor or admission@seu.edu. Student Financial Services can be reached at sfs@seu.edu or 800.500.8760. You can also request a virtual financial aid appointment

IMPORTANT!

Your class registration is not guaranteed until you are financially cleared.

How to Contact Us

Financial Aid | sfs@seu.edu

Admission | onlineenrollment@seu.edu

Advising | advising@seu.edu

Call us at 800.500.8760 for additional help, or visit this page to find your enrollment counselor.

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