Prepare for Class with Our New College Student Checklist

• Doane Email

  In order to receive all future communications, you will need to activate your Doane Email Account. Refer to the instructions included in your Financial Aid Award. If you have not received your award yet, please reach out to the Office of Admission at 402-826-8222 If you need technical assistance contact the Service Center at [email protected] or call 402-826-8411.
   

• High School Transcripts

  Email your Final Transcripts, Dual Credit and AP/IB Credit transcripts to [email protected] It is important that we have the most updated information during your meeting to discuss the credit and classes you will need as you start at Doane.
   

• Review LAR Descriptions

  Doane University's Liberal Arts Seminars address essential learning outcomes for incoming college students. Within each Liberal Arts Seminar students will experience a unique topic of interest, chosen by the faculty member that leads their course section. Check out the LAR Class Descriptions on the Enrollment Day main page.
   

• Housing Applications

  The New Student Housing Application opens end of February and is accessible through eRezLife. The application Priority Deadline is June 1st.

  https://doane.erezlife.com

  Email [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance.
   

• Financial Aid

  Schedule and complete your personalized financial aid appointment

  In Doane’s Self-Service Portal:

  1. Accept/Decline your Financial Aid Award
  2. Set up Proxy Access - Proxy access allows you to grant a trusted person (like a parent) permission to view specific parts of your student account and speak with the university on your behalf.
  3. Report any incoming outside scholarships

  If you are using student loans, please complete the following:

  1. Complete Entrance Loan Counseling 

  Sign the Master Promissory Note

• Select a meal plan

  Students living on campus are automatically enrolled in the GOLD PLAN.  To change to a different plan go to , Select My Meal Plans.  Students have until Census Day to change their meal plan selection each semester.  Census day for this Fall Semester is 8/28/26.

• Roommate Groups

  Roommate Group selection is available on https://doane.erezlife.com.There are resources that show you how to create roommate groups.

  Roommate Groups are due by July 1st; Roommate groups assigned after July 1st may not be accepted.  You are able to change rooms after the first two weeks of classes.

  Email [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance.

• Set up your Nelnet Campus Commerce Account

  Once estimated statements are generated (approximately mid-July)

  Set up your Nelnet Campus Commerce Account so you can view and pay your student account.  This will only need to be done once.  Log in to Self Service and Select "Student Finance" and click any of the links under "Helpful Links".  Follow the steps as prompted.

  • Once your Nelnet Campus Commerce account is set up, you have access to:
    • View and Pay your bill
    • Set up a Monthly Payment Plan
    • Add Authorized Parties - allows designated people to receive notifications each semester when your bill is generated, view your account balance, make a payment, set up a payment plan and discuss your bill.  Once they are added as an Authorized Party, they will receive an email from Nelnet to set up their account (check your spam, if you don't see the email).
    • Set up Direct Deposit for refunds- If you are owed a refund it will be sent directly to your banking account by setting up direct deposit (this is separate from setting up direct deposit for student employment).

Here is the link to the new student survey, it is open from June 9th - July 21st.

Interpersonal Violence Prevention Training (via Canvas)

This training is a requirement of the Campus Advocacy, Prevention, and Education (CAPE) Project. Your invitation to the course will be sent to you by the first day of classes. Accept the invitation in Canvas, and then complete the hour-long training modules and post-test. This training is mandatory, and students who fail to complete this will have a hold placed on their account and will be unable to register for Spring Term. Students who have questions or concerns about completing a training with sensitive information regarding sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking are encouraged to reach out to [email protected] to discuss accommodations.

At doane.studenthealthportal.com click: My forms or Pending forms. 

Fill out all forms and upload physical and insurance card (front and back). 

Complete the NAIA Clearinghouse Registration at playnaia.org. 

This includes submitting your final high school transcript and registration fee. 

Math Placement Test 

Unless you are transferring credits for a college level Precalculus or Calculus course, you will probably need to take a math class at Doane. To determine which course best serves your skill level, please do one of the following: 

1. Provide your SAT or ACT scores (specifically, your Math subscore) -OR- 
2. Take the online math placement test

Spanish Placement Test:

If you are interested in taking Spanish you can take the online placement test. This will help us establish language class placement. The placement test may also help you work towards obtaining a certificate in Spanish for Educators, Spanish for Business or Spanish for Healthcare. Even more exciting, the placement test may also shorten the time needed to earn a minor since advanced-level students can obtain a Spanish minor with as little as four courses. Also, if you completed the Seal of Bilteracy or took the Spanish AP exam, there are opportunities for credit. Once you’ve completed the 15 minute test, Doane will review and contact you. Please contact [email protected] with questions. 

 If you do not think you have adequate access to internet resources, let us know and we will schedule a time when you are on campus to take the above tests. 

Review information for the Reading Test for English class placement:

All students must demonstrate college level reading and writing skills before class registration Reading/Writing skills are evaluated during the enrollment/advising process. This requirement may be met in any of following ways: 

1. ACT of 19 in English/Reading and Writing sections
2. SAT score of 450 or higher in the Reading subsection
3. ACCUPLACER Score of 250 or higher on the Reading Test
4. Submit official transcripts showing completed college coursework in English with a grade of a C or higher, or AP test scores. 
5. Take the Nelson Denny Reading Test during enrollment days and score above 42% for all sections (Note: this is not an average of 42%, but each section must be above 42%)

If you do not meet the above requirements, you will be placed in University Foundation courses (which count toward general graduation requirements).

Determine if you need to meet with Director of Disability Services:

If you are interested in meeting with the Director of Disability Services to discuss accommodations (i.e. if you had a 504 or IEP in high school, or have a medical or mental health diagnosis), please complete our online form. Once you have completed the form, Doane will contact you with your assigned time to meet and schedule for Enrollment Day.

We want your day to be the most enjoyable and productive. Having this information and being prepared to discuss your academic preparation allows us to provide you with the best possible class schedule for the fall. 

Your Doane ID—Mobile Credential Instructions

Your Mobile Doane ID acts just like a physical key but instead of carrying a key around,  now you can add it to your preferred digital wallet. Simply tap your iPhone, Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy, or other eligible Android phones at readers across campus to conveniently use your Mobile ID.  To ensure you have convenient access to all campus facilities, including food services and building entrances, please follow these steps:

How to Get Started   

1. Download the eAccounts Mobile App 
2. Select Doane University, click SSO and login with your Doane username and password 
3. Click the Gear/Settings icon in the top right, click Submit ID Photo.

4. Follow the instructions to add a Photo that will be associated with your ID, wait for photo approval.

   This photo is just like your driver's license image:

   • Plain background
   • Picture from the shoulders up
   • No one else in the photo
   • No hats or sunglasses
   • Hair needs to be behind your ears

5. Repeat the step to upload a photo of your government-issued ID and select  Submit

   The Doane Safety Office will review your photo and email you with approval or next steps if your photo cannot be used. Once the photo is approved, then proceed to step 6.

6. Click “Add to Wallet” 

System Requirements 

• Apple Wallet 
• Google Wallet 
• Samsung Wallet 

Exceptions

If you do not own a compatible phone (iPhone 6 and older, Apple Watch Series 1 and older, or Android phones Version 5.0 or older), please submit your photo online following the steps outlined above. Once your photo is approved, contact the Doane Safety Office for instructions on obtaining a physical ID card.

We are committed to making your transition to campus life as smooth as possible. Should you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Please contact the Service Center at: 402-826-8411 

For more information, visit help.doane.edu