Admitted Students

Congratulations! You've been admitted to Graduate School!
Congratulations on investing in your future and committing to an advanced degree! Whether you are new to the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ community, or familiar with campus, the Graduate School is here to help you acclimate to the graduate education community.
For those new to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, the following terms and information may be helpful:
- E#: Your "E number" is your unique campus identifier. Log in to your MyÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ account to see this number.
- Net ID: Your net id is used as your login for all ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ systems, including PAWS, Panthermail, and D2L learning management system. Log in to your MyÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ account to see your Net ID and your password to access your email and all other systems.
- PAWS: Accessible on the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ home page near the top right of the page, PAWS has information for all your student needs--from registering for classes, accepting financial aid, checking grades, accessing billing information, to applying for graduation.
- For technical difficulties with with your online access, please call the ITS Help Desk at 217-581-4357.
- New students must have an immunization record on file with ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Health and Counseling Services – Medical Clinic .
- If you start your graduate education pathway and decide you would like to pursue a different graduate program, or you want to change from a nondegree student to a degree-seeking student, simply complete a Change of Status Form.
- Did you plan to attend, but circumstances changed your start date? Please submit an Application Update to advise the Graduate School staff when you will begin.
- If you are enrolled in a graduate program, your graduate coordinator will assist you in registering for the appropriate classes, which you will do in PAWS.
- For more helpful information on resources available to you, please visit the New Student Orientation page. Student Resources