After Admission
Next Steps for International Students STUDYING ONLINE
Congratulations on your admission to Utah State University Online! Please take time to review your next steps which will navigate you through the transition of becoming an online student at USU. If you have questions email usuintl@usu.edu.calendar
1. Password & Student ID
Visit myid.usu.edu to create the password for your Student ID, also known as A-Number. If you have any questions, follow these step-by-step instructions. You will need to do this to confirm your enrollment and request your I-20. If you have difficulty after attempting to create your password, you can get help with a password reset.
2. Confirm Your Enrollment (select one)
Pay the Enrollment Deposit
(Coming to USU)
This is a $200 nonrefundable deposit. $150 is a prepayment of tuition and fees, and $50 covers new student services, including orientation.
Defer Your Admission
(Coming to USU later)
A deferral is for admitted students who have not started classes at USU, and need to delay their admission to a future semester.
Decline Your Offer
(Not coming to USU)
Declining your admissions offer withdraws your USU application, deactivates Admissions scholarships, and cancels your on-campus housing.
Pay your enrollment deposit to complete the following steps.
The enrollment deposit is a $200 nonrefundable deposit. $150 is a prepayment of tuition and fees, and $50 covers new student services, including orientation. Paying the deposit:
- Is required of all admitted international undergraduate students
- Confirms your intent to enroll
- Secures your spot at USU
Fall Priority Deposit Deadline: April 1
Spring Priority Deposit Deadline: Nov 1
3. Online Orientation, Meet with Your Academic Advisor & Register for Classes
Before you register for classes, you will need to:
- Complete the online orientation. Your online orientation will guide you on how to register for classes within MyUSU. Review the Academic & Registration Calendars for deadlines.
- For Exploratory majors, visit the Exploratory Scheduling website to schedule your advising appointment so you can obtain assistance about registering for classes, if you have questions.
- For all other majors, visit the major advising website, to schedule your advising appointment so you can obtain assistance about registering for classes, if you have questions.
- For information about paying tuition and fees, visit the Office of the Registrar website.
- For helpful information about your academics check the academic resources finder and also get tips on registering for classes.
4. Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I find out about the cost?
- Visit the USU online website to learn about costs.
- How can I learn about the software and tools I need to study online?
Additional Student Info
To assist you in your transition to Utah State, we’ve curated a custom list of helpful links and information.
- myid.usu.edu
- my.usu.edu (USU Student Portal)
- Academic Advising - visit the USU Online website, click on the name of your program, scroll down the webpage to the "Talk to an advisor." section and email your academic advisor.