Begin the transfer process one year in advance
Begin the transfer process one year in advanceIt is recommended that you
begin the transfer process one year in advance to help ease the transition
to ETSU. Click here for a list of things to do to begin the transfer process.
http://admissions.etsu.edu/apply/transfer/
Explore majors and identify options
Explore majors and identify optionsThis is your opportunity to choose from an array
of fields here at ETSU. Click here to learn more about what ETSU has to offer. http://
catalog.etsu.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=299
Look at transfer course equivalencies
Look at transfer course equivalenciesIf you want to find out how your courses will
transfer to ETSU you can use the Transfer Course Equivalencies Table https://
selfserv.etsu.edu/pls/PROD/bywktrar.P_Display_StatesTo determine how your
courses will fit into a specific degree or program you can use Transfer Works: https://
degreeworks.etsu.edu/tess/WebTreQer.html#a=WebTreQerNote: Some intuitions and
courses may not be listed in the Transfer Course Equivalencies Table and on
Transfer Works. Contact admissions for help: Email - go2etsu.edu Phone:
423/439-4213 d
Visit and become familiar with campus
Visit and become familiar with campusSchedule a tour of campus and see what ETSU
has to offer. http://admissions.etsu.edu/visitcampus/
Explore housing options (if necessary)
Explore housing and meal plan optionsFiguring out where you want to live during your college career is
more than essential. Depending on your budget options, ETSU has many housing and meal plan options
to choose from.Click here for more information on housing. http://www.etsu.edu/students/housing/Click here
for more information on meal plans. http://www.etsu.edu/students/housing/dining.php
Complete FAFSA
Complete your FAFSA“FAFSA” is the Federal Student Aid Application. Completing
your FAFSA is the avenue to obtain federal money for your education including
grants, Hope Scholarships, and other forms of funding. The FAFSA must be
completed each year in order for you to be eligible for financial aid and scholarships.
For ETSU based scholarships, March 1 is the deadline to submit your application
each year.Click here to complete the FAFSA form. https://fafsa.ed.gov/Click here for
more information about Scholarships. http://www.etsu.edu/scholarships
Apply for admission
Apply for admissionGet a jump start on the admission process. Applying early will allow
you more time to prepare for your first year at ETSU. Click here for information about
applying http://admissions.etsu.edu/apply/transfer/
Submit all transcripts (including dual enrollment courses)
Submit all transcripts (including dual enrollment classes)In order to completely
process your admittance, you must submit an official copy (sealed, unopened
version) of your high school, college(s) and dual enrollment transcripts to ETSUUndergraduate AdmissionsP.O. Box 70731Johnson City, TN 37614
Check immunization requirements and submit documentation
Check immunization requirements and submit documentationAll fulltime students must
provide proof of the following·
(2) MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) Shots or
Physician signed documentation of immunity·
(2) Varicella (Chicken Pox) Shots or
Physician signed documentation of immunity·
A signed Meningococcal/Hepatitis B
Waiver Form acknowledging that the student is aware of the risk associated with
Hepatitis B and Meningitis Infections on a college campus·
Students under the age
of 22 years of age and living on-campus must provide medical documentation of having
received adequate immunization against meningococcal disease within the past five
yearsClick here for information regarding required immunizations and exemptions.
http://www.etsu.edu/nursing/shserv/Click here for the form: http://www.etsu.edu/
nursing/shserv/documents/Required%20Immunization%20Form%202016.pdf
Activate GoldLink and ETSU E-mail accounts
Activate Goldlink and ETSU E-mail accountsAfter being accepted into the university,
ETSU will send you information regarding your student accounts. Goldlink is a tool
used to keep up with all of your student information (class schedule, registration,
transcript, etc.) and ETSU E-mail is the primary method of communication at ETSU.
All official information from ETSU will be sent to your ETSU E-mail account.Click here
to activate your ETSU E-mail and Goldlink accounts: https://etsupws.etsu.edu/Click
here to log into GoldLink http://goldlink.etsu.edu/cas/Click here to log into your ETSU
E-mail: http://mail.etsu.edu
Check your ETSU E-mail regularly
Check your ETSU E-mail regularlyYour ETSU E-mail is the primary method of
communication at ETSU. Students should check their e-mail at least once a day.Click
here to log into your ETSU E-mail: http://mail.etsu.edu
Check application status in GoldLink
Check Application status in GoldlinkTo check the status of your application, click here.
http://goldlink.etsu.edu/cas/From there, you can see if your transcripts, ACT/SAT
scores, and other information have been received.
Check GoldLink for your next steps (after admitted)
Check Goldlink for your next steps (after admitted)Click here to log into GoldLink
and check your next steps. http://goldlink.etsu.edu/cas/
Log into Degree Works, ETSU’s Degree Audit System
Log into Degree Works, ETSU’s degree Audit SystemDegree Works gives students an
up-to-date, play-by-play of courses taken and courses needed to help them plan and
complete their degree(s) on time! You can create “What-If” scenarios with different
ETSU majors to see how your courses would fit into that major. You can access
Degree Works through your Goldlink account or athttp://www.etsu.edu/reg/
degreeworks/default.asp
List ETSU on FAFSA as first school choice (spring transfers only)
List ETSU on FAFSA as first school choice (spring transfers only)If you have already
completed your FAFSA for the current school year and are transferring to ETSU
starting in the spring semester, you will need to change the first school listed on your
FAFSA to ETSU. The ETSU School Code 003487. Click here to log into your FAFSA
and make changes: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Complete Mid-Year Enrollment form (spring transfers only)
Complete Mid-Year Enrollment form (spring transfers only)If you are transferring to
ETSU for the spring semester, we must have a complete Mid-Year Enrollment Form.
Click here for the form and more information: http://www.etsu.edu/finaid/forms/
enrollment_forms.php
HOPE Scholarship recipients, notify TSAC (spring transfers only)
HOPE Scholarship recipients, notify TSAC (spring transfers only)You must notify
TSAC that you are changing institutions (that you will be attending ETSU starting
spring semester). There are two ways to do so:Create a student account in the
Student Financial Aid Portal at www.TN.gov/CollegePaysSubmit a Change of
Institution Request Form. Click here to access the form: http://www.tn.gov/assets/
entities/collegepays/attachments/change-of-institution.pdf
Notify your institution to cancel your financial aid for spring (spring transfers only)
Notify your institution to cancel your financial aid for spring (spring transfers
only)Contact your current institutions financial aid office to cancel your financial aid for
the upcoming spring semester
Check GoldLink and ETSU E-mail for financial aid requirements and complete as
necessary
Check GoldLink and ETSU E-mail for financial aid requirements and complete as
necessaryYou can view all of your student requirements for financial aid in Goldlink
on the My Financial Aid Info tab. You will also receive notifications from financial aid
via your ETSU E-mail.Click here to log into GoldLink. http://goldlink.etsu.edu/cas/Click
here to log into your ETSU E-mail: http://mail.etsu.eduClick here for the GoldLink
Guide to Financial Aid. http://www.etsu.edu/finaid/goldlink_guide.php
If you have ever been required learning support, contact UAC
If you have ever been required learning support, contact UACIf you have ever been
required to take learning support classes (Whether you are in process of completing or
have or have already completed the courses) contact the University Advisement
Center at 423/439-5244
Take the COMPASS exam (if necessary)
Take the COMPASS exam (if necessary)The COMPASS test is required of students
who are admitted to ETSU who have not taken the ACT/SAT or students submitting
ACT/SAT scores that are over three years old. Contact the University Advisement
Center for more information and for scheduling your test: 423/439-5244
Complete LAUNCH portion of orientation
Complete LAUNCH - the online portion of orientationYou will receive notification via
email inviting you to Orientation. You will need to log into the orientation system and
complete LAUNCH (online orientation), take the LAUNCH quiz, select a date and pay
for an on-ground orientation. If you are not required to attend on-ground orientation you
will need to complete LAUNCH and pay your orientation fee. Once you complete the
orientation registration process you will receive a confirmation email.Click here for more
information about orientation http://www.etsu.edu/students/nsfp/orientation/
default.phpClick here to log into LAUNCH. https://etsupws.etsu.edu/Orientation/Login
Attend on campus orientation, be advised and register for classes
Attend on campus orientation, be advised and register for classesAt orientation you
will be introduced to ETSU’s campus, potential majors, introductory information and
register for classes. Click here for more information about orientation. http://
www.etsu.edu/students/nsfp/orientation/default.php.
Download the ETSU App on smart phone or tablet
Download the ETSU App on smart phone or tabletFor easy access to ETSU
information download the ETSU app.
Update personal information in GoldLink (if needed)
Update personal information in GoldLinkGoldlink is the place to update your
personal information such as address, phone number, etc.Click here to log into
GoldLink. http://goldlink.etsu.edu/cas/. Once you have logged in, click on “personal
information” and update as necessary.
Continue to follow the BucPath GO NEW BUCS!
Continue to follow the BucPath GO NEW BUCS!Continue following the BucPath to
assure you have a successful college experience at ETSU! The BucPath will help you
to know when key academic requirements are due, when you should get support, and
as a reminder to plan for those out of class experiences that will enrich your college
life. Click here to access the full BucPath. https://www.etsu.edu/bucpath