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).

On-Campus Undergraduate

The steps below apply to new and returning students who have committed to coming to SEU.

New On-Campus Undergraduate Students: Start Here

Welcome to SEU! Whether this is your first-ever semester in college or you’ve transferred to SEU from another college, all campus-based (traditional) undergraduate students must complete all steps in this process prior to arriving on campus each semester. 

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

Returning students: Start Here

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 your arrival on campus. Being Fire Ready is also required in order for you to get a move-in appointment.  All steps require you to have your SEU account access set up.

Start Here

Submit your Enrollment Confirmation Form

About This Step: Before completing any additional steps, all new traditional students (first-time freshmen and transfer students) need to submit their enrollment confirmation form (ECF), along with their $200 enrollment confirmation deposit, to save their spot at SEU. (Note: You will only be able to make your housing choice after your form and deposit have been submitted.)

Once you’ve been accepted to SEU.

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

Register for Classes

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

Registration opens for new students by May 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester. The earlier you register, the more class choices you will have.

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

**Please allow up to 4 weeks from after your transcript is received for transfer credits to appear on the degree audit.

*Note: Some students may have earlier possible registration dates depending on additional factors, such as early decision, honors students, students with ADA accommodations, student-athletes, etc. Contact your enrollment counselor with questions.

Complete the Financial Clearance Process

About This Step: All students are required to obtain financial clearance before they can be guaranteed their class registration and housing 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 and housing is not guaranteed until you are financially cleared.

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 are transferring in less than 60 college credits

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

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
  • Includes dual enrollment, AP, IB, CLEP, and AICE credits

Visit this page for details and procedures.

*Note: If you’ve requested that your final transcripts be sent to SEU, you can furnish documentation of your request (such as a receipt) while you are waiting for the final copies to be sent. This will allow this Fire Ready step to be marked provisionally complete until the copies are received, and then the system will be updated to fully complete. 

Complete All Health Services Forms

About This Step: All traditional undergraduate students will need to complete the required health forms and attach proof of their immunization history prior to registering for classes and/or moving into campus housing. 

Visit this page to complete your health forms and view our immunization policy.

SEU’s Health Services office at 863.667.5205 or healthservices@seu.edu.

Returning Students

Remember, all campus-based (traditional) undergraduate students must complete all of the below steps in this process prior to arriving on campus each semester. 

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

Register for Classes

When registration opens for the upcoming semester, be sure to register for your classes as soon as possible in order to have the best chances of being able to enroll in your ideal classes. If you have an advising hold, be sure to make an appointment to meet with your advisor.

If you have an advising hold, be sure to make an appointment with your faculty advisor so the registration hold can be removed.

Get answers to advising questions here. See above for a reminder on how to register for classes.

Complete the Financial Clearance Process

The Financial Clearance Process is a requirement for every semester that you attend SEU. Be sure to keep track of your student account so that you are aware of the status of all of your aid sources, whether any documentation is needed each semester, etc. 

  • Remember, you must complete the FAFSA every year if you are receiving financial aid.
  • See above for a reminder on how to obtain financial clearance.
  • Your financial clearance status in the MyPortal (JICS) system will not be current until after your bill is sent.
  • Remember, you must be financially clear in order to be able to schedule a move-in appointment for your return to campus.

IMPORTANT!

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

How to Contact Us

Financial Aid | sfs@seu.edu

Housing | studenthousing@seu.edu

Campus Card | campuscard@seu.edu

Admission | admission@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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