New Students
Enrollment, orientation + other resources for new Hornets
Welcome to Hornet Nation!
We are so excited to have you at Emporia State University! Use this page to guide you as you prepare to become an ESU Hornet.
Your first step is to get enrolled and attend Hornet Orientation.
Parents, Family and Friends
Visit the next steps page to view helpful information such as housing, financial aid and how your student will pay their bill.
TradPlus (Non-Traditional Students)
We know you may face different challenges as a TradPlus student, but you are not alone in your journey. We have TradPlus and veteran student services embedded across the university. Visit our TradPlus resources page for information on programs available to you.
Fall 2025 Key Dates
- Aug. 18, 2025 — Fall 2025 Classes Begin
- Sept. 1, 2025 — Labor Day, no classes
- Oct. 9-10, 2025 — Fall Break, no classes
- Nov. 11, 2025 — Veterans Day, no classes
- Nov. 26-28, 2025 — Thanksgiving Break, no classes
- Dec. 8-12, 2025 — Final Examinations
- Dec. 12, 2025 — Graduate Graduation
- Dec. 13, 2025 — Undergraduate Graduation
Enrollment + Hornet Orientation
Make it official! Enroll for classes with your academic advisor, then get all the need-to-know information about being a successful Hornet at Hornet Orientation.
Student Advising Center
Your advisor is an excellent resource. They'll help you enroll in classes, explore career options, connect you to campus resources and more.
FAFSA
We recommend everyone complete the FAFSA, even if you don't think you'll receive grants or take out loans. The FAFSA for the 2025-26 academic year is open!
Apply for FAFSA
Office of Financial Aid
Financial aid can be complicated, but our staff will make navigating the FAFSA, loans, work study and scholarships easy.
Get help with financial aid
Student Billing Account
Take the time to get your student account set up so you can easily pay bills and set up payment options. You'll also find important dates and deadlines.
Payments + Payment Options
Student self-service links
One-stop shop for access to your student profile, class information, grades, account information and enrollment verification. ESU Hornet Login required.
Student Self-Service Links
Student Life at ESU
You're gonna love it! With more than 80 student organizations on campus, there's never a dull moment at ESU. Getting engaged on campus helps you build a network and develop skills you can add to your resume.
Health + Academic Resources
Student Wellness Center
The Student Wellness Center offers affordable health services and counseling services. Before move-in day, submit your records for the Measles, Mumps + Rubella and quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine through this secure file upload or by fax to 620-341-5045.
Student Accessibility and Support Services
SASS ensures students with documented disabilities have equal access to all the programs and services available at Emporia State University.
Tutoring
ACES + the Writing Center offer class tutoring and writing help. You don’t have to struggle through those biology notes or agonize over that writing project on your own!
William Allen White Library
The William Allen White Library is more than just bookshelves. Find all the resources you need here, from digital articles to laptops for checkout to, yes, actual books to flip through.
Connect with Career Services early!
Beginning your college career and planning for your future is an exciting time. Career Services at ESU offers career exploration, interview practice, part-time job search assistance, resume review and more! Get a jump start on your future by exploring Career Services resources.
Contact Us
Admissions
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fas fa-phone 620-341-5465
Advising
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