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Welcome to the Phoenix Family!

Congratulations on your acceptance to Cumberland University! We’re excited to welcome you to CU. We look forward to celebrating your achievements and cheering you on towards your goals.

Commit to CU

Before your adventure begins, you must save your spot at CU. By committing to Cumberland today, you’ll be ready to start the enrollment process to officially become part of our Phoenix Family.

Access your CU Status Center and Commit to CU

Steps for Admitted Students

Once you’ve committed to attending Cumberland there are a few more steps left to complete before you’re ready for your first day.

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Activate your Student Accounts

If you haven’t already, you should activate your student accounts which includes your Cumberland email, CAMS and Canvas. If you have trouble accessing CAMS, Canvas or your student email you can email IT Support at support@cumberland.edu.

Cumberland Email 

Cumberland uses email as the official and primary method of communication with students. 

Registration and New Student Orientation information will be communicated through your student email. Checking your email regularly will ensure you do not miss any important enrollment information, campus announcements or events. 

To activate your Cumberland email complete the following steps:

  1. Open your preferred web browser and visit https://charlie.cumberland.edu/estudent.
  2. Click “Forgot Password”
  3. Provide the requested personal information.
  4. Create a password according to the given rules, and create the security question/answer.
Activate My CU Email

Access CAMS

CAMS is your online student portal that allows you to view and confirm your class schedule, check your grades, review your ledger and pay your balance. It is a tool you will use often. To access CAMS you use your student email and password.

Access CAMS

Access Canvas

Canvas is an online course management tool that professors will utilize to display course related content. Some courses may require that you submit assignments through Canvas or take quizzes or tests. New Student Orientation modules will be made available on Canvas so you can be informed and ready for your first day. To login use your student email name (example JSmith12) and your email password.

Access Canvas
Finish your FAFSA

The last day for you to file your 2020-2021 FAFSA is February 1. The FAFSA, Free Application for Student Aid, is used to determine if you are eligible for federal, state, school or even private financial aid. By completing the FAFSA, you’re able to apply for federal and state grants, loans and work studies, as well as school and private scholarships. Basically, the FAFSA is your first step for receiving monetary assistance for your entire college career. Make certain to have your FAFSA sent to Cumberland University. School code: 003485

FAFSA Application
Apply for Campus Housing

Over 500 students call CU’s campus home. Our campus features five residence halls that offer a variety of living options and experiences to support you throughout your academic career. Residential students enjoy walking to class, academic support services, dining, and athletics facilities. Choosing to live on campus offers you a traditional college experience that is all-inclusive, convenient and fun.

CU requires freshmen students to live on campus unless they receive documented exemption from the Office of Residence Life.

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Apply for Scholarships

There are a variety of ways you can pay for your college education and receive financial assistance. We award over $300,000 in private and endowed scholarships every year. Be sure to apply April 1. 

Scholarship Application Learn More
Submit Final Transcripts

After graduation, all high school seniors should request that their school counselors send an official final transcript which reflects their graduation date. All high school seniors who completed AP/IB/CLEP exams or who were dually enrolled at a college/university should request their scores/transcripts be mailed to:

The Office of Admissions
1 Cumberland Square
Lebanon, TN 37087

Registration

Registration

Registration is always an exciting time at CU. The Office of Admissions guides you through the registration process to ensure you are fully prepared for your first day. Keep checking your Cumberland email.

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New Student Orientation

Orientation is a mandatory experience packed with information, community connections, and fun. During orientation you’ll meet other new students, complete short, online modules and attend live online sessions where you’ll meet university leaders and members of our CU community.

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Move In

Move-In Day

Move-In Day will be here before you know it! We’ll have an army of student and staff volunteers ready to help you get settled in your new home. Check out our Housing Guide to learn more about applying for housing and how you can get prepared for move-in day.

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Good to Know

There are so many exciting things we have to share with you about CU. This guide will help you through the process of becoming a CU student, and will be a resource for you long after the New Student Orientation days.

Download Student Guide

Contact Us. We’re Here to Help.

If you have any questions or need any help through your next steps, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help guide you through this process to ensure you’re ready for your first day at CU.

Contact Admissions

Have questions? We have answers.

Check out our Admitted Students FAQs.

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