Admitted Online Students

Undergraduate Admissions

Congratulations on Your Admission to Marshall University!

If you are a newly admitted online student, you’re ready to take your next steps to enroll in Marshall University in Huntington, WV. (If you are not a newly admitted online/distance-only student, please visit our Admissions page to get more information about other types of students who apply and are admitted to Marshall University.)

This is an exciting and busy time, so we make the process of enrolling at Marshall as easy as possible. The following will serve as your Admitted Student Checklist to complete the various tasks required to join Marshall.

We’re excited to help you begin your journey toward becoming part of the Marshall Family!

If you need more help, please contact the Office of Admissions. Let’s get started!

Looking to Apply?

If you're looking to apply to Marshall, please review the admission checklist to apply for admission as an online student at Marshall!

Review Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Online Student Steps:

Set Up Your MyMU Account

MyMU is your gateway for all things to being a Marshall student. To be able to access the full range of services available to you as an online student, set up and activate your Marshall account.Click on the link for instructions to get started.

Set Up Your MyMU Account

Apply for Financial Aid

We’re dedicated to making a Marshall education affordable for every accepted student. In addition to offering competitive tuition, our financial aid packages include scholarships, loans, grants, and work-study opportunities. To be considered for financial assistance, you’ll need to complete the Free Application for Federal student Aid (FAFSA).

Apply for Financial Aid

Confirm Your Enrollment

Confirm your enrollment by logging into your student portal (use the credentials you created when you applied) and completing the Intent to Enroll form. This secures your place at Marshall. Once done, choose your orientation option.

Confirm Your Enrollment

Complete Orientation

As an online student, we invite you to participate in a comprehensive student orientation. You can choose from two options: either virtually through Marshall’s Blackboard platform or in-person on Marshall’s Huntington campus (you do not need to complete both).

Virtual Online Orientation Through Marshall’s Blackboard Platform. This online orientation serves as both an onboarding tool and an ongoing resource throughout your academic journey and is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to thrive as a Marshall student. To access the virtual online orientation: 

Visit MyMU (log in using your Marshall email account and password)
Under “Quick Links,” select “Blackboard”
You will see a menu on the left side of the page; select “Courses”
Select “Undergraduate Student Online Orientation”

Work through the module-based online orientation on demand, when you want, and wherever. These modules include information on:

Obtaining your student ID
How online learning works
Understanding the registration process
Accessing technology support services
Purchasing textbooks
Navigating university systems, including Blackboard
Exploring academic and student support resources
And much, much more!

In-person New Student Orientation on Marshall’s Huntington Campus. Visit www.marshall.edu/orientation to register or for more information. Note: the in-person orientation is only available for new students enrolling in the summer and fall semesters.

Visit the Orientation Website

Advising and Online Course Registration

As a new Marshall student, you will need to meet with your academic advisor to plan and register for your first semester courses. You can meet with your advisor virtually, by phone, or in person. To meet with your advisor:

New Students Starting in a Fall Semester: Your academic advisor will contact you to schedule an advising appointment during the open registration period from mid-May to August.
Tip: the sooner you complete your Intent to Enroll, the earlier you will hear from your advisor.
New Students Starting in a Spring or Summer Semester: Please contact your program’s Dean’s Office for information on meeting with your academic advisor to register for courses.

Visit the Advising Website

Connect with the Online Student Engagement Team

Marshall’s Online Student Engagement Team is here to support your success. You can expect to receive frequent communications from the team related to getting started, announcements, programs, and more. We are happy to assist with any questions you have throughout your Marshall online student journey. Contact us at online@marshall.edu or 304-696-3482.

Visit the Online Student Engagement Website