Admitted Students

Congratulations on your acceptance to Bethune-Cookman University! We are so excited to have you join the Wildcat family this fall. To assist with completing your enrollment and to better experience our website, please utilize Google Chrome.

Step 1 - Submit enrollment commitment fee of $200 (non-refundable)

Please submit your enrollment fee via one of the following methods below:

Log into your initial application portal at apply.cookman.edu and click “pay deposit.” ( faster and preferred, B-CU ID is not required)
Cashier’s Office at 386-481-2292 (please provide your B-CU ID)
Online via our payment center website with your B-CU ID here

Step 2 - Complete your FAFSA

The key to the best financial aid award, including Pell Grants, Federal Work-Study, and student loans is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. FAFSA will be available to complete in December 2024. For more information, please visit FAFSA Form. Be sure to add Bethune-Cookman University (FAFSA code: 001467).

Note:

**These next steps will be available to complete during the Spring after March 1st.**

In order to complete steps 3-8, you must submit your enrollment deposit and obtain your B-CU email prior to moving forward with the remaining steps. You must also log into your Wildcat Web account before completing these remaining steps, as the links will take you to the corresponding pages.

Step 3 - Accepting awards, scholarships, and international requirements

Once your FAFSA is complete, received by B-CU, and you are awarded, you can view your awards online by logging into the Financial Aid Online system. For more information regarding applying for additional scholarships, you can navigate to Scholarship Universe in the same area.

International students must document their ability to meet all educational and living expenses for the first year of their intended study before this University can issue a Certificate of Visa Eligibility (form I-20 or DS-2019) per immigration regulations. Although you must only show proof for the first year of study, funding must be available for your entire course of study from your personal or sponsored funding sources. International students are NOT eligible for financial aid and U.S. Federal immigration regulations severely restrict international student employment so students should not expect to subsidize their studies by earning income in the United States. To get started, please see the documentation requirements here.

Step 4 - Register for a virtual orientation session

Please see the information in Wildcat Web under the New Student Orientation section for information to register for orientation. For questions regarding registration, advising, and orientation, please contact Student Success and Retention team at orientation@cookman.edu.

Step 5 - Complete your FERPA release form

Your FERPA form can be completed within your Wildcat Web account. Please click here to complete this form.

Step 6 - Submit your required health documents/immunization records in the student health portal

Please follow the directions provided on the PDF handout to complete this task. For questions, please contact us at studenthealth@cookman.edu. Please note, you must have your B-CU email and be logged into gmail for this step, as it is completed there.

Step 7 - Pay your balance

Review your award letter on Wildcat Web. If the charges are greater than the amount of aid, you will need to pay the balance.

Your payment options are:

Pay online via Wildcat Web
Enroll in a payment plan to make installment payments through our partner Nelnet
Simple steps to enroll in a payment plan
- Click Nelnet Payment Plan
- On the menu on the right side of your screen click "Pay using Nelnet"
- Examples include, but are not limited to, Military Veterans, Active Duty Military, Vocational Rehabilitation, Florida PrePaid, etc.
If you have any questions regarding your balance or making payment through Nelnet, please contact The Office of Student Accounts at studentaccounts@cookman.edu.

Step 8 - Submit final transcripts (high school and or college) to complete your file via one of the following methods below. (Required). All final official transcripts are due on or before August 1st (fall term).
- Final Official High School Transcripts (with graduation/diploma date)
  - Parchment (strongly recommended)
  - The Clearinghouse (strongly recommended)
  - SCOIR (strongly recommended)
  - Emailed by your high school counselor/registrar to our office at admissions@cookman.edu
  If electronic submission is not possible, then a copy can be mailed by your high school to the following address below:
  
  Bethune-Cookman University
  Attn: Office of Admissions
  640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard
  Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  
  Final Official College Transcripts (transfer and dual enrollment students) via one of the following methods below. All final official transcripts are due on or before August 1 st .
  - Parchment (strongly recommended)
  - The Clearinghouse (strongly recommended)
  If electronic submission is not possible, then a copy can be mailed by your institution’s registrar office to the following address below:
  
  Bethune-Cookman University
  Attn: Office of Admissions
  640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard
  Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  
  Please find listed below some Bethune-Cookman University offices and contact information that you may find helpful.
  
  Office of Student Accounts - For questions regarding setting up a payment plan, paying a balance, etc.
  - Phone: (386)-481-2507
  - Email: studentaccounts@cookman.edu
  Office of Financial Aid - For questions regarding FAFSA, financial aid awarding, scholarships, verification issues, etc.
  - Phone: (386)-481-2620
  - Email: financialaid@cookman.edu
  Office of Residential Life - For questions regarding applying for housing, housing status updates, housing assignments, etc.
  - Phone: (386)-481-2424
  - Email: reslife@cookman.edu
  Office of Student Success and Retention - For questions regarding new student orientation, advising, registration, class schedules, etc.
  - Phone: (386)-481-2300
  - bcuacademicadvising@cookman.edu – Advising and Class Registration questions
  - orientation@cookman.edu – New Student Orientation questions
  The Center for Information Technology (CIT) - For questions regarding issues logging into Wildcat Web, securing a B-CU email, etc.
  - Phone: (386)-481-2070
  - Email: helpdesk@cookman.edu
  Office of International Student Services - For any questions regarding international student admissions, I-9 process, etc.
  - Phone: (386)-481-2611
  - Email: bcuintlstu@cookman.edu
  Office of the Registrar - For questions regarding credit evaluations, re-admission requirements, veterans certification, request for a B-CU transcript (current or former student), etc.
  - Phone: (386)-481-2525
  - Email: registrar@cookman.edu
  Office of Military Affairs
  - Email: VETS@cookman.edu
  Office of Recruitment & Admissions - For questions regarding new student application questions and status, enrollment deposit questions, transcript submissions directions, scheduling campus tours, etc.
  - Phone: (386)-481-2600
  - Email: admissions@cookman.edu
  640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard
  Daytona Beach, FL 32114 | Phone: (386) 481.2000