CARDINAL U ONLINE COURSE ENROLLMENT · SPRING 2027
Emporia State University Jump Start SPRING 2027 DEADLINE
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Applications complete
November 9
Enrollment form deadline without counselor approval
November 19
Classes begin
January 19
Tuition payment due
Before the 5th day of classes
Cardinal U Scholarship: Applications open November 1 and close February 15, or when funds are allocated. Apply at bit.ly/CardinalUScholarship only after your enrollment form has been turned in. Applications due November 9 · Enrollment forms due November 19
How to Apply
How to Set Up ESU Account
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Meet With Your High School Counselor Talk to your high school counselor about taking ESU Jump Start classes and which courses fit your schedule and goals.
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Use the ID Lookup Tool at id-lookup.emporia.edu.
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Access the Application Click HERE for the Jump Start Application, or go to the Jump Start page and click the gold "APPLY NOW" button.
IT Help Desk: helpdesk@emporia.edu | (620) 341-5555 | 1 (877) 341-5555
Scan to apply!
Create or Log Into Your Account
"Email already in use"? Click Log In (top right). Forgot your password? Click Forgot Password. Still locked out? Call ESU IT at (620) 341-5555.
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SSN: Required for the discounted $21/credit hour rate. ACT: Only for Composition I (min. 18 English & Reading) or College Algebra (min. 22 Math, or college-level intermediate algebra). Transcripts: Transcripts will be sent by EHS staff.
Wait for Your Acceptance Email Processing takes 24–48 hours. Watch for the "Welcome to Emporia State University Jump Start Program!" email.
Tuition: $21 per credit hour (up to 9 credit hours fall/spring; 6 summer). Your bill may first show $100/credit hour; a $79/credit hour scholarship is applied automatically.
Set Up Account Security Under the Enrollment tab, set your challenge questions and set up 2-Step Verification (Google 2-Step or DUO Mobile).
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Access Your ESU Student Email Log in at mail.google.com as username@g.emporia.edu with your new password. Check it regularly for course info and your bill.
Complete the ESU Application Select New Undergraduate Application, choose "Jump Start – High School Student Taking ESU Courses," and click Submit at the end.
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Activate Your ESU Account Activate your account with your Hornet Login username and the default password from Admissions. It expires on first use, so set a new one right away.
Sign up with your First Name, Last Name, and Email, then check your email for a temporary password.
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Look Up Your Hornet Login Username
Complete the Jump Start Enrollment Form Your form was sent in your acceptance email.
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Work with your high school counselor to select your classes.
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Add your Emporia State ID number (from your acceptance email).
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If you are under 18, get a parent or legal guardian signature.
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Turn it in to Ms. Johnson or Ms. Pratt in Room D109.
Paying Your Bill: Your bill appears in the Student Account Center on Hornet365. Pay in full or set up a payment plan before the 5th day of ESU classes. A $50 late fee is added each month until paid or arranged.
Need help? Cardinal U staff will be available November 9–19 during open advisory days to help with applications and enrollment. All enrollment forms are also available at EHS. Questions? Contact Ms. Johnson or Ms. Pratt in Room D109.