Next Steps-New Students

Next steps for new students!

You've enrolled to be an Aggie! Take these next steps to help you get ready to begin your college career!

Students with their stockdogs

  1. 1. Visit TrueYou

    Visit TrueYou (Check your email for your NUID and a temporary password), to claim your TrueYou Identity and establish a password AND enroll in Two-Factor authentication. 
    Keep track of your NUID number and TrueYou password, you will need them to access student services.  

  2. 2. MyNCTA

    Log-in to your MyNCTA account.

    View, edit and update: Admissions Status, Enrollment, Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Pay Bills, Complete To Do’s, Personal Data, Academic progress

    Students can also give guardians/parents access to "My NCTA" Parent/Guest Access to see grades and make payments.

  3. 3. Apply for housing and meal plan

    While in MyNCTA use the housing portal to make your requests for residence halls and meal plans. Housing fee of $100 will be billed your your student account. 

  4. 4. Send Transcripts

    If you have taken college courses elsewhere, send the official transcripts to NCTA Registrar, 404 East 7th Street, Curtis, NE 69025.
    *All transcripts must be sent to NCTA from the issuing institution
     

  5. 5. New Student Forms

    Complete and submit all required forms.  Once these forms have been received and processed, NCTA will remove the notification from your MyNCTA admissions checklist.

  6. 6. Sign-up for New Student Enrollment

    Register for New Student Enrollment by clicking - HERE! Incoming freshman and transfer students are encouraged to attend freshman orientation before the semester begins. 
    You will meet your advisor, enroll in courses, register for disability accommodations, talk to financial aid, and set up your own devices.

    NSE date option for 2025:

    April 25, 2025

    June 3, 2025

    July 15, 2025

  7. 7. Order Books

    You can order your textbooks online and have them ready when you arrive for the new semester.