MVS Admitted Student Checklist

Accept Your Admission 

Make sure you have officially accepted your admission.
How to submit your admission decision:

• Log in to your application portal using the same credentials you used when you applied.
• Navigate to the Application Status or Admitted Student page.
• Select “Reply to Offer” or “Submit Decision”.
• Choose accept and follow the prompts until you reach the confirmation screen.

Claim Your NetID 

• Gather your UIN (9-digit University ID) and Activation Code from your Official Notice of Admission.
• Go to netidclaim.illinois.edu to claim your NetID.
• Set password recovery options and create your password at identity.uillinois.edu.
• Set up 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) at verify.uillinois.edu (required for most University systems).

Use Your Office 365 Email Account 

• Log in through Outlook.
• Note: Access may take 4 hours after NetID activation, and full setup can take 12–48 hours. 
• For help: consult@illinois.edu | 217-244-7000. 

Verify Personal Information in Student Self-Service

• Log into Student Self-Service using your NetID. 
• Confirm / update:
  • Local address 
  • Personal information 
• You will also use this system for registration and billing. 

Submit Transcripts & Academic Credentials

• Review your Official Notice of Admission for required documents.
• Check program instructions for how and where to submit transcripts, certificates, and translations.

Set Up Payment Options / Direct Deposit

• Visit the University Bursar website to set up payment methods and direct deposit.
• Remember:
  • No paper bills are mailed.
  • Bills are posted in Student Self-Service.
• International payments: paymybill.uillinois.edu/payments/InternationalPayments

Consider Getting an I-Card

• Optional for online students, but useful if coming to campus. 
• Visit the i-card website for details. 

Register for Classes

• Schedule an appointment with us for guidance.
• Register early in Self-Service and verify your schedule.
• Use Course Explorer to view available courses.

Review the Orientation Course in Canvas

The Orientation Course includes important resources on:

• Academic support
• Technology tools
• Campus services