Navigating the Saint Leo University Student Portal: A Comprehensive Guide

Saint Leo University provides a robust online portal system designed to streamline the student experience. This guide will walk you through the essential aspects of the student portal, from initial login to accessing crucial resources and information.

Accessing the Okta Portal

The Okta portal serves as the central hub for accessing various Saint Leo University applications and information. To log in, follow the instructions provided by the university. Remember that your Okta password is the same as your Saint Leo network password.

Key Features of the Okta Portal:

Application Launcher: Use the "Launch App" search bar at the top of your dashboard to quickly find and access various applications.
Security Image: Enhance your account security by setting or changing your security image. To do so, log in to Okta on a computer or mobile device, navigate to the Security Image section, and select "Edit."
Password Management: Change your password by going to the "Change Password" section and selecting "Edit."
Forgotten Password Question: Update your forgotten password question in the "Forgotten Password question" section by selecting "Edit."
Personal Information: Review and update your personal information in the "Personal Information" section by selecting "Edit."

Important Steps for New Students

Enrollment Deposit

To secure your place at Saint Leo University, students admitted to University Campus must submit a nonrefundable $500 enrollment deposit. You may submit your $500 deposit by check (made payable to Saint Leo University), money order, or credit card. You can also deposit by phone.

Registration Agreement (REGAG)

Completing your registration agreement is a key step to continue your education at Saint Leo University. This agreement makes you aware of the financial requirements for all students. If you do not sign your registration agreement, you will not be able to enroll in classes. To register for classes, first sign the REGAG. If you haven't signed your REGAG, contact your Admissions Counselor for assistance.

Health and Immunization Requirements

All full-time students must have health insurance. Saint Leo automatically enrolls all full-time students in a university-approved health plan. You may need to fill out forms to complete the admission process. Your immunization form requires a signature from your doctor, so don’t put it off until the last minute. Please try using the Med+Proctor system to upload your health documents.

Placement Exams

Depending on your academic background, you may need to complete English and Math Online Placement Exams. Failure to complete placement exams will result in automatic enrollment in foundational courses.

Placement Exam Requirements:

First Time in College (if previously dual enrolled or have AP credits): If you have taken AP credits and/or college-level English and/or Math, please follow up with your admissions counselor to see if Saint Leo has your official transcript on file. If you were not dual enrolled or receiving AP credit, you will need to complete Placement Exams.
Transfer Students: If you have taken college-level English and/or Math, please follow up with your admissions counselor to see if Saint Leo has your official transcript on file. If you have not taken college-level English and/or Math, you will need to complete Placement Exams.

Submitting Official Transcripts and Test Scores

Transcripts: Submit official academic transcripts.
SAT/ACT Scores: If you took the SAT or ACT tests, please submit your official scores.

Student ID and Parking Decal

The last thing you want to do when you get to campus for the first time is wait in line for your student ID or a parking decal. Your Student ID gives you access to campus buildings, pays for dining hall meals and can be loaded with “Lions Loot” to buy stuff at the Lion’s Lair and campus bookstore.

Accessing Financial Aid Information

Saint Leo works closely with students to make online education affordable. If you plan to use financial aid, begin the process today to determine your eligibility.

Completing the Admission Process

Admission is a simple, straightforward process. Based on your responses, these are the forms you’ll need to fill out to complete the admission process. Once all of a student's documents have been received, you can expect official notification of our admission decision within three to seven business days.

Required Documents:

A color copy of a government-issued ID. Acceptable documents include a Driver’s License/State-Issued ID or Passport Photo page.
Submit proof of high school graduation. If you have not attended another regionally accredited college or university, you must submit proof of high school graduation.
Submit official academic transcripts.
Submit professional training documentation for possible academic credit. Provide documentation if you are a graduate of a nursing training program (include license), or a police officer who has completed training with the FBI National Academy, police institute and/or certified polygraph schools. For Military members, please submit JST (Joint Services Transcript - former AARTS and SMART), or other applicable training. Verification of training/service is obligatory in order to obtain academic credit for your training.

Additional Resources and Support

Starting Point Series

Complete the Starting Point series. Starting Point is a series of online self-paced tutorials which will guide you through everything you need to know to participate in an online classroom.

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Admissions Counselor and Faculty Advisor

In order to register for classes, please reach out to your Admissions Counselor to find out who your advisor is. Transfer Students: Contact your Faculty Advisor for registration. If you haven't signed your REGAG, contact your Admissions Counselor for assistance.

Campus Life and Support

Discover the sense of home that comes from 24/7 support, and the connections created by nearly 2,000 students from all 50 states and over 100 countries around the world. During these uncertain months, Saint Leo University has made every decision with a singular priority in focus-The health, safety, and well-being of our students and our academic community.

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