Welcome to Elmhurst University
We’re thrilled to welcome you to Elmhurst University, where you’ll begin your graduate or doctoral program journey as part of a caring, inclusive community. Our faculty and staff are here to support you and provide you with professional preparation and relevant, hands-on practice that will ensure you obtain the knowledge and skills you need for enduring success in your chosen field.
Next Steps
- After you have been admitted, you will receive an email saying that your technology account is available.
- Your eNumber will be included in this email. Please save this, as you will use it to sign in to my.elmhurst.edu.
- Click on “Activate Account” in the email to create a password and enter additional account security information.
- Let us know you’re coming by paying your tuition deposit (eNumber and password required).
- Log into my.elmhurst.edu and select TouchNet Deposit & Payment.
- Students in the Occupational Therapy, Communication Sciences and Disorders and Masters Entry in Nursing Practice programs should select Graduate Tuition Deposit following the instructions in this video.
*Please note this deposit is non-refundable - All other Graduate Students should select Graduate Tuition Deposit following the instructions in this video.
*Please note this deposit is non-refundable
- Students in the Occupational Therapy, Communication Sciences and Disorders and Masters Entry in Nursing Practice programs should select Graduate Tuition Deposit following the instructions in this video.
- File your FASFA for free. Once you have submitted it, your financial aid package will be viewable as soon as it’s ready. Don’t forget to list Elmhurst University on your application with our school code 001676.
- Log in to my.elmhurst.edu Select the Self-Service App. Log in to Self-Service with your eNumber and password. Select Financial Aid. Scroll down to your checklist to “Review and Accept Your Financial Aid Award Package” and accept your awards. If you plan to borrow federal student loans, you can accept them here.
- If you plan to live on campus, explore your options, pay your housing deposit and apply for housing at elmhurst.edu/Reslife.
- Log in to my.elmhurst.edu. Select TouchNet Deposit & Payment. Select Housing Deposit.
*Please note this deposit is non-refundable. - After paying your housing deposit, go to the My Housing app on the Portal and fill out the New Student Housing Application.
- When registration opens, log in to my.elmhurst.edu and sign up for your classes as soon as possible.
- Log in to my.elmhurst.edu. Select the Self-Service app. Log in to Self-Service with your eNumber and password. Select Course Catalog and choose courses. Select Course Planning. Register for courses with the Registration button.
- Students will receive their Elmhurst email address when course registration information is sent.
- If you are starting with us in a Fall Term, billing begins in July. If you are starting with us in a Spring Term, you will receive a bill about a week after you register for courses.
- Fall Term bills are due August 15, and Spring Term bills are due January 15.
- Log in to my.elmhurst.edu and select the TouchNet icon. Select the Payment Plans tab and follow the instructions to enroll in a plan.
- Have questions? Contact Student Financial Services at (630) 617-3015 or [email protected].
- New Graduate Student Reception will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on the Elmhurst University campus. It is a great opportunity to meet with faculty and classmates and celebrate the beginning of your graduate school journey.
- Orientation will vary by program. Your program director will reach out to you with more information beforehand.
- Classes for Fall 2026 will start on Monday, August 31. Classes for Spring 2027 will start on Monday, February 1.
If you have any questions, please contact your assigned counselor via email or phone, or book a one-on-one appointment online.