Online Student Orientation

  • If you are a a non-Sterling-College student, please complete an inquiry form.
  • If you are a campus-based student wanting to take non-discounted course(s), please contact your advisor.

STEP 1

Complete your online zoom enrollment appointment with your advisor and discuss your degree plan

STEP 2

Get your books! You may search by ID number or search by course:  https://bncvirtual.com/sterling

STEP 3

Do you want anyone to be able to discuss your account with us or pay a bill?  If so, please fill out a FERPA release form and return it to us.  We take the privacy of your educational record seriously. https://online.sterling.edu/resources/

STEP 4

Access Sterling College email. This is the primary email address and login we provided you. If you do not have access, please contact us immediately.

STEP 5

Access coursework through Canvas. If you cannot login, please contact us immediately. If you need help with Canvas, please refer to the Canvas student guide. If you need one-to-one help with Canvas, please contact Will Teufel, Director of Online Programs – wteufel@sterling.edu.

STEP 6

Access your student services via my.Sterling.edu.

View Your Schedule: Academics > Course Schedule > View Details

View Degree Audit/Plan: Registration > Advising > View Advising Worksheet

View Grades: Academics > Student Grade Report > View Grade Report

View Unofficial Transcript: Academics > View Unofficial Transcript

View Bill: Student Accounts > Account Statement

View Yearly Course Schedule: Home > Course Search

Pay your Bill

  • We prefer checks or money orders mailed to 125 W. Cooper Ave, Sterling KS 67579 as this helps us avoid card fees.
  • However, for convenience: you may pay your bill at: Student Accounts Make Payment.

Graduate Students – Sports Ministry

If you need one-to-one help, please contact John Harding, Director for Graduate Sports Ministry – jharding@sterling.edu.

STEP 7

Study hard and communicate.  Do you need assistance or have a documented need?

All students have access to online tutoring https://online.sterling.edu/tutoring/.

Academic Support: Brett Couture, bcouture@sterling.edu

STEP 8

Information about policy, degree requirements and course descriptions may be found in your academic catalog.  Your academic catalog corresponds with your incoming year and may be found at: https://www.sterling.edu/academics/academic-catalog

STEP 9

Make sure you know the important dates for your program.  The Academic Calendar may be found in the academic catalog and at https://online.sterling.edu/resources/

STEP 10

Should other issues arise, please contact:

  • Coursework questions: your instructor
  • Financial Aid: Mitzi Suhler, Director of Financial Aid – msuhler@sterling.edu
  • Chaplain: chaplain@sterling.edu
  • Technical issues with courses: Your instructor and Will Teufel, Dir. of Online Programs – wteufel@sterling.edu
  • Technical issues with email, my.Sterling is down or if you cannot log in to any system (including Canvas): Information Technology Dept. – studentlife@sterling.edu
  • Textbooks: Laurel Watney, Librarian – textbooks@sterling.edu
  • Academic disputes: (in this order, please) 1. your instructor; 2. your advisor; 3. the department chair; 4. Academic Affairs

Additional Information

  • Sterling College Student IDs can be issued upon request.  A photo must be submitted.
  • Sterling College Student IDs will act as free passes for students into SC athletic events, and other events such as Sterling College Theatre productions and more.

All other student issues or questions: Contact the Registrar’s office – registrar@sterling.edu

Want more information or looking for a form? Visit our Current Students’ Resources page.