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1. Receive Your Admission Decision

Students must first be admitted to ���ϲ����� before completing any enrollment requirements.

2. Submit Your Enrollment Confirmation Fee

To secure your place in the incoming class, submit the $275 non-refundable Enrollment Confirmation Fee through the Future Panther Portal. This fee confirms your intent to enroll and activates access to additional enrollment resources.

Future Panther Portal: https://futurepanther.cau.edu

3. Activate Your ���ϲ����� Email Account

Your ���ϲ����� student email account is automatically activated after your enrollment confirmation fee has been received.

Set Your Password

1. Visit the l
2. Select Reset Password.
3. Enter your username (the portion of your email address before "@").
4. Enter your 901 number and complete the security verification.
5. Create and confirm your new password.

Complete Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

1. Log in to
2. Select My���ϲ����� from the application menu.
3. Sign in using your ���ϲ����� email address.
4. Follow the prompts to register for Multi-Factor Authentication.

Important: Your ���ϲ����� email account is the university's official method of communication. Check it regularly for important updates and next steps.

4. Complete the FAFSA and Review Your Financial Aid Package

Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using ���ϲ����� School Code: 001559.

After your FAFSA is processed, review your financial aid award and accept or decline any offered aid through the Financial Aid Portal.

Scholarship Recipients: Must be financially enrolled by June 15, 2027.

5. Review Your Student Account

Monitor your Student Account regularly to:

• Review tuition and fees
• Make payments
• Establish a payment plan
• Track outstanding balances

Student Accounts

6. Submit Required Immunization Records

All students must submit required health and immunization documentation before enrollment.

Health Services Information

Failure to submit required records may impact registration and housing eligibility.

7. Submit Final Official Academic Documents

All admitted students must provide final official academic records before enrollment.

First-Year Students: Submit a final official high school transcript showing graduation.

Students with Dual Enrollment, AP, IB, CLEP, Cambridge, A-Level, or College Credit: Official transcripts and/or score reports must be submitted for evaluation. Students who complete additional coursework after admission are responsible for submitting updated official records.

Official documents may be submitted through:

• Directly from the issuing institution to admissions@cau.edu

8. Complete the Housing Application (If Applicable)

Students planning to live on campus should complete the Housing Application as soon as it becomes available.

Scholarship Recipients: The Housing Application and Housing Fee must be submitted by May 15, 2027.

Residential Life & Housing

9. Register for New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation information will be sent to your ���ϲ����� email account. Orientation provides important information regarding registration, academic success, campus resources, and student life.

Scholarship Recipients: Attendance at an in-person New Student Orientation session is required.

For questions, contact orientation@cau.edu.

10. Stay Connected

Continue monitoring your ���ϲ����� email for updates regarding financial aid, housing, registration, orientation, and enrollment deadlines. Missing required communications may delay your enrollment process.

1. Receive Your Admission Decision

Students must first be admitted to ���ϲ����� before completing any enrollment requirements.

2. Submit Your Enrollment Confirmation Fee

To secure your place in the incoming class, submit the $275 non-refundable Enrollment Confirmation Fee through the Future Panther Portal. This fee confirms your intent to enroll and activates access to additional enrollment resources.

Future Panther Portal: https://futurepanther.cau.edu

3. Activate Your ���ϲ����� Email Account

Your ���ϲ����� student email account is automatically activated after your enrollment confirmation fee has been received.

Set Your Password

1. Visit the l
2. Select Reset Password.
3. Enter your username (the portion of your email address before "@").
4. Enter your 901 number and complete the security verification.
5. Create and confirm your new password.

Complete Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

1. Log in to
2. Select My���ϲ����� from the application menu.
3. Sign in using your ���ϲ����� email address.
4. Follow the prompts to register for Multi-Factor Authentication.

Important: Your ���ϲ����� email account is the university's official method of communication. Check it regularly for important updates and next steps.

4. Complete the FAFSA and Review Your Financial Aid Package

Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using ���ϲ����� School Code: 001559.

After your FAFSA is processed, review your financial aid award and accept or decline any offered aid through the Financial Aid Portal.

Scholarship Recipients: Must be financially enrolled by June 15, 2027.

5. Review Your Student Account

Monitor your Student Account regularly to:

• Review tuition and fees
• Make payments
• Establish a payment plan
• Track outstanding balances

Student Accounts

6. Submit Required Immunization Records

All students must submit required health and immunization documentation before enrollment.

Health Services Information

Failure to submit required records may impact registration and housing eligibility.

7. Submit Final Official Academic Documents

All admitted transfer students must submit final official transcripts from every college or university attended, including institutions where Dual Enrollment credit was earned.

Official transcripts must reflect all final grades and any degree earned. Students enrolled in courses after admission are responsible for submitting updated official transcripts once grades have been posted.

Official transcripts may be submitted through:

• Directly from the issuing institution to admissions@cau.edu

8. Complete the Housing Application (If Applicable)

Students planning to live on campus should complete the Housing Application as soon as it becomes available.

Scholarship Recipients: The Housing Application and Housing Fee must be submitted by May 15, 2027.

Residential Life & Housing

9. Register for New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation information will be sent to your ���ϲ����� email account. Orientation provides important information regarding registration, academic success, campus resources, and student life.

Scholarship Recipients: Attendance at an in-person New Student Orientation session is required.

For questions, contact orientation@cau.edu.

10. Stay Connected

Continue monitoring your ���ϲ����� email for updates regarding financial aid, housing, registration, orientation, and enrollment deadlines. Missing required communications may delay your enrollment process.

How to Log In to Your Panther Portal

1. Go to cau.edu.
2. Click the menu icon (three lines) in the top-right corner.
3. Select My���ϲ�����.
4. Log in with your ���ϲ����� email address and password.

Step 1: Confirm Your Readmission
Make sure you’ve received your official readmission letter from the University. You can begin the steps below once your readmission is confirmed.

Step 2: File the FAFSA and Review Your Financial Aid

• Complete the FAFSA at using ���ϲ�����’s Federal School Code: 001559
• Once your FAFSA is processed, log in to your Panther Portal (see above) or go directly to the to review your eligibility and accept or decline your awards.

Step 3: Review Your Student Account
Log in to your Panther Portal to review your student account and view:

• Tuition and fees
• Your current account balance
• Bill payment options
• Payment plan setup

For questions about your bill or payments, visit Student Accounts & Receivables.

Step 4: Submit Your Immunization Records
All students must have current immunization records on file before registering for classes. Upload your documents through the .

Step 5: Apply for Housing (If Living on Campus)
Students planning to live on campus must complete the housing application and pay the housing fee through Residential Life & Student Development.
Deadline: May 15, 2027

Step 6: Get Registration Approval
Readmitted students must receive departmental approval before registering.

1. Contact your academic advisor or department to get registration clearance. Contact information is available through your academic unit.
2. After you’re approved, contact the University Registrar’s Office to receive your registration time ticket.

University Registrar’s Office: 404-880-8938

1. Receive Your Admission Decision

Students must first be admitted to ���ϲ����� before completing any enrollment requirements.

2. Submit Your Enrollment Confirmation Fee

To secure your place in the incoming class, submit the $275 non-refundable Enrollment Confirmation Fee through the Future Panther Portal. This fee confirms your intent to enroll and activates access to additional enrollment resources.

3. Activate Your ���ϲ����� Email Account

Your ���ϲ����� student email account is automatically activated after your enrollment confirmation fee has been received.

Set Your Password

1. Visit the l
2. Select Reset Password.
3. Enter your username (the portion of your email address before "@").
4. Enter your 901 number and complete the security verification.
5. Create and confirm your new password.

Complete Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

1. Log in to My���ϲ�����: https://myapplications.microsoft.com/
2. Select My���ϲ����� from the application menu.
3. Sign in using your ���ϲ����� email address.
4. Follow the prompts to register for Multi-Factor Authentication.

Important: Your ���ϲ����� email account is the university's official method of communication. Check it regularly for important updates and next steps.

4. Review Your Financial Aid and Scholarship Information (If Applicable)

International students are generally not eligible for U.S. federal financial aid through the FAFSA. Students receiving institutional scholarships should regularly review their financial aid information and monitor their ���ϲ����� email for updates.

Scholarship Recipients: Must be financially enrolled by June 15, 2027.

5. Review Your Student Account

Monitor your Student Account regularly to:

• Review tuition and fees
• Make payments
• Establish a payment plan, if available
• Track outstanding balances

Student Accounts 

6. Complete the I-20 Request Process

International students must submit all required documents to obtain their Form I-20 from ���ϲ�����.

Required documents may include:

• Proof of financial support
• Bank statements
• Passport identification page
• Affidavit of support, if applicable

Instructions will be provided by the International Programs Office.

7. Apply for Your F-1 Student Visa

After receiving your Form I-20:

Schedule Your Visa Interview
Contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to schedule your F-1 visa appointment .

Students should complete this process as early as possible to avoid delays in securing their visa.

8. Submit Required Immunization Records

All students must submit required health and immunization documentation before enrollment.

Failure to submit required records may impact registration and housing eligibility.

9. Submit Final Official Academic Documents

International students who completed secondary or postsecondary education outside of the United States may be required to submit a credential evaluation to determine the U.S. equivalency of their academic records.

���ϲ����� accepts evaluations from World Education Services (WES) and other approved credential evaluation agencies. Students seeking transfer credit may be required to submit a course-by-course evaluation.

Documents that may require evaluation include:

• International secondary school transcripts
• Postsecondary transcripts
• Degree certificates or diplomas
• Academic records submitted for transfer credit consideration

Important: Processing times for credential evaluations can vary. Students are encouraged to begin the evaluation process as early as possible to avoid delays in admission processing, transfer credit evaluation, course registration, and enrollment.

• Directly from the issuing institution to admissions@cau.edu

Students who complete additional coursework after admission are responsible for submitting updated academic records.

10. Complete the Housing Application (If Applicable)

Students planning to live on campus should complete the Housing Application as soon as it becomes available.

Scholarship Recipients: The Housing Application and Housing Fee must be submitted by May 15, 2027.

Residential Life & Housing

11. Register for New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation information will be sent to your ���ϲ����� email account. Orientation provides important information regarding academic expectations, campus resources, student services, immigration compliance, and student life.

Scholarship Recipients: Attendance at an in-person New Student Orientation session is required.

For questions, contact orientation@cau.edu.

12. Prepare for Your Arrival in the United States

Before traveling to Atlanta, ensure that you have:

• A valid passport
• An approved F-1 visa
• Your Form I-20
• Proof of financial support
• Housing arrangements
• Copies of all important immigration documents

Students should carry these documents in their carry-on luggage and have them readily available when entering the United States.

13. Stay Connected

Continue monitoring your ���ϲ����� email for updates regarding immigration requirements, housing, registration, orientation, tuition payments, and enrollment deadlines. Missing required communications may delay your enrollment process.

Email Activation and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) registration

1-3 business days after paying the confirmation fee, use these instructions to set up your ���ϲ����� email account:

Navigate to

• Enter your User ID (Student ID) and PIN (in Acceptance letter)
• Click on “Student Profile”
• Write down the information for the ���ϲ����� email address

Click on

• Click on Reset Password
• Enter Domain User Name (first part of your email address before @ sign) and click Continue
• Enter 900 number, security verification, and click Continue
• Enter New Password, Confirm New Password, security verification, and click Reset Password
• Password requirements: minimum 13 characters, must contain at least one of the following Letters, 1-Lowercase Letter, and 1 number and/or special character

After you successfully reset your password, you must register for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):

• Navigate to
• Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on My���ϲ�����
• Enter your ���ϲ����� email address as your login name

1. Click .
2. Enter your full ���ϲ����� e-mail address, and click Next.

3. Enter your e-mail password, and click Sign in.

4. When the message below appears, click Next.

5. When the message below appears, click the dropdown arrow next to “Authentication phone” and select “Mobile app.”&�Բ�����;NOTE:  Mobile app has already been selected in this dialog.  Click the radio button next to “Receive notifications for verification.”&�Բ�����; Click Set up to configure the mobile app.

6. When the message below appears, install the appropriate Microsoft authenticator app based on the type of phone you have.

• Windows phone – install from Microsoft store
• Android – install from Google Play store
• iOS – install from Apple App store

7. After installing the app, open it, click the three dots in the top right corner of the screen, select Add account and select “Work or school account.”

8. Use your phone to scan the QR code on your computer screen.
9. Your account will be added to the Microsoft authenticator app on your phone.
10. In the browser window on your computer, click Next.
11. The following screen will display indicating that the mobile app has been configured. Click Next.

12. When this dialog appears, tap Approve on the notification on your phone.

13. When this dialog appears, enter your mobile number, and click Done.

14. You are now registered for MFA using the Microsoft authenticator app. You will be logged into the My Apps portal where you can access the applications that have been made available to you.  It will look similar to this page: