Resources for Students

New Student First Steps:

Setting Up Your Accounts

IT Password Set Up Screen

Your AU account will be the same log in information across all AU websites - AU Gmail, Self-Service, Blackboard, etc.

For information on how to set up your account, please visit the IT Tech Support Website!

The IT Tech Support Center is available to help you with all of your technology-related questions and can be reached via telephone at 419.289.5405

Ordering Textbooks

Student purchasing a textbook at campus store

Navigate to the Bookstore website
Select Textbooks on the top of the webpage
Click on “Reserve Textbooks” and then "Continue"
Select the semester in the drop down menu
Enter the 3 letter code for the course in the next box (ex. ENG for English, REL for Religion, etc)
Enter the course number in the final box (ex. 101, 102, etc.)
Once all of the courses have been entered, click the “View Your Materials” button
The next page will give you information on how to order textbooks through the Bookstore’s website as well as if the course does not require a textbook

Note: If the course lists "Inclusive Access" textbooks, that means your books will be digitally added to your course already and you do not have to purchase them seperately!

Campus Resources

Business Office	Contact the Business Office with any questions regarding your student account or to check your balance. Their contact information can be found on their webpage. In order to pay your student account bill, you will need to follow these steps: Navigate to Self-Service Select "Student Accounts" from the home page This will take you to the CashNet website wher eyou can select "Make a Payment" Follow all on screen directions to make your full or partial payment.
Financial Aid	Contact the Financial Aid Office with any questions regarding financial aid or your financial aid award. Graduate Financial Aid information can be found on this webpage including application links and contact information for specific counselors. Undergraduate Financial Aid information can be found on this webpage including application links and contact information for specific counselors.
Library	Use the library’s website to access online catalogs, journals, databases, and OhioLINK. Use the Ask a Librarian link to inquire about resources. Need help with research or finding materials for an assingment? Work directly with a librarian online or scheudle a research appointment!
Online Tutoring	Use the Online Tutoring website to find a tutor for help beyond your professor and advisor. We are now a proud partner with TutorMe, a 24/7 tutoring service to help our students who cannot utilize our peer-tutoring services. To access & use TutorMe, please watch this short video: Video of How to access and use TutorMe online tutoring through Blackboard
Student Accessibility Center	Contact the Student Accessibility Center to coordinate academic or temporary accommodations.
Writing Center	Schedule an online appointment with a Writing Assistant to get feedback and help with class papers and projects.
Helpful Documents
	New Student Check List Graduation Requirements

Business Office

Contact the Business Office with any questions regarding your student account or to check your balance. Their contact information can be found on their webpage.

In order to pay your student account bill, you will need to follow these steps:

Navigate to Self-Service
Select "Student Accounts" from the home page
This will take you to the CashNet website wher eyou can select "Make a Payment"
Follow all on screen directions to make your full or partial payment.

Financial Aid

Street sign with signs for financial aid, loans, scholarships, FAFSA

Contact the Financial Aid Office with any questions regarding financial aid or your financial aid award.

Graduate Financial Aid information can be found on this webpage including application links and contact information for specific counselors.

Undergraduate Financial Aid information can be found on this webpage including application links and contact information for specific counselors.

Library

Information desk at the library

Use the library’s website to access online catalogs, journals, databases, and OhioLINK. Use the Ask a Librarian link to inquire about resources.

Need help with research or finding materials for an assingment? Work directly with a librarian online or scheudle a research appointment!

Online Tutoring

Student sitting at picnic table with laptop

Use the Online Tutoring website to find a tutor for help beyond your professor and advisor.

We are now a proud partner with TutorMe, a 24/7 tutoring service to help our students who cannot utilize our peer-tutoring services. To access & use TutorMe, please watch this short video: