Admitted Students
Graduate Studies

Step 1: Confirm your enrollment

Accept your offer and reserve your place at FLC.

• Log in to your admission portal.
• Find Reply to offer of admission under Forms.
• Pay the $200 confirmation fee. This fee includes your graduation fee.

If the confirmation fee presents a financial hardship, contact Graduate Studies at gradstudies@fortlewis.edu.

Step 2: Activate your FLC account

Set up access to your FLC email, Workday, and other student systems.

Your FLC account is separate from your admission portal account.

1. Find your FLC identification number in your admission portal.
2. Use your FLC ID number to activate your FLC account.

You'll use your FLC account to:

• Access your FLC email for official College communication.
• Access Workday for student records, course registration, and billing.
• Use theFort to find tasks, resources, and other student tools.

Step 3: Prepare your technology

Make sure you have the technology you need for your coursework.

Principal Leadership students need access to technology that supports online coursework. You may use a personal device or an FLC computer lab.

Technology requirements

• Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and PowerPoint, available at no cost to students.
• Internet access and an up-to-date web browser.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Web conferencing and media recording capabilities.
• A USB, iSight, or FireWire webcam.
• Headphones with a microphone.
• Optional: Canvas mobile apps for iOS or Android.

IT staff can help with technology troubleshooting at the Connection Center.

Step 4: Get familiar with Canvas

Learn how to use the online system for your courses.

• Search for Canvas on theFort.
• Log in and complete the technology modules at your own pace.
• Plan for a couple of hours to complete the modules.

Step 5: Register for classes

Watch for instructions to complete your course registration.

After you confirm your enrollment, you'll receive a permission to register email with your next steps.

Step 6: Submit immunization records

Required for some students attending classes in person.

Under Colorado law, graduate students born after January 1, 1957, who attend in-person classes must provide proof of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) immunization.

Submit proof of two MMR vaccinations by:

• Fall start: September 15
• Spring start: January 31
• Summer start: June 15

A $25 late fee applies after the deadline. Students who do not submit required records cannot register for future terms.

Submit your immunization records

Email: hc_immun@fortlewis.edu
Fax: 970-247-7621
Mail:
Student Health Center
Fort Lewis College
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301

For questions, contact the Student Health Center at 970-247-7355.

Step 7: Complete forms that apply to you

Submit any additional forms based on your needs or eligibility.

• Request accommodations through the Accessibility Resource Center.
• Apply for the Native American Tuition Waiver.

Step 8: Apply for scholarships

Explore funding opportunities for your graduate program.

• All degree programs offer scholarship funding.
• Apply by June 1 for priority consideration.
• Applications may continue to be accepted until available funds are awarded.

Learn about graduate scholarships and how to apply.

Step 9: Complete required background checks and fingerprints

Required for Principal Leadership, Special Education, and Teacher Licensure students.

To be eligible for student teaching placement, candidates must complete fingerprinting and a background check.

• Fingerprinting is required by the Colorado Department of Education.
• Fingerprinting and background checks are processed by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
• Review fingerprinting and background check instructions.

For questions, contact the School of Education administrative assistant at 970-247-7291.

Step 10: Attend Graduate Student Orientation

Graduate Student Orientation is required.

Graduate Student Orientation is held online. You'll receive the orientation date and Zoom link before the event.

Step 11: Request a transfer credit evaluation, if applicable

Find out whether previous graduate coursework may apply to your program.

Review graduate transfer credit requirements.