Returning Students
Returning students DO NOT have to reapply each semester. Students will log in to their ERNIE account and enroll in their courses via MyACA each semester during the registration period.
Instructors will supply their students with the correct Course Code and Section Number for the course. Visit Important Dates for registration dates and deadlines.
For assistance with applications and course enrollments, please contact the helpdesk at dbacahdk@erau.edu.
First-Time Students
Complete Online Application – New Students Only – First 10 Days of Semester
All new students (students who have not taken an ERAU class previously) must complete the online application
- Click on High School Student.
- Click on Start New Application.
- Submit completed form for email address verification.
- A verification email will be sent to address provided. If not received, please check your spam filters.
- Click on verification link in the email to continue your application.
- Complete form and click Submit.
- You will receive a confirmation email.
Special care should be taken to enter information correctly, this will create the official ERAU student account. Applications are normally processed within a few days.
Once the application is processed at ERAU, the student will receive an email with their Embry Riddle Student ID number and email address. The student must log on to ERNIE to activate their account and set up their password and Duo two-factor authentication. An automatic email is generated to the high school for approval and another automatic email is sent to the Parent/Guardian for consent.
Log in to your ERNIE account and enroll in your course via MyACA during the registration period.
Accessing ERNIE
Thank you for applying to Embry‑Riddle! After you submit your application, you will receive an email that includes your student ID. You’ll need your student ID to set up your ERNIE account where you can monitor your status. To activate your ERNIE account:
- Go to ernie.erau.edu.
- Select "Activate Your Account."
- Click "Next":
- Put in ERAU ID.
- Put in last name.
- Put in date of birth.
- Accept (the acceptable use policy).
- Add personal email (optional).
- Select security questions with answers.
- SMS opt-in (optional):
- If opting in, provide mobile number.
- Verify mobile number with a text.
- Add verification code that was texted.
- Create a password.
- Your account is now ready — log into ERNIE.
Duo is a two-factor authentication designed to add a second layer of security to your Embry‑Riddle account. With Duo two-factor authentication, your account is protected with something you know (a password) and something you have (a Duo-enrolled device, typically a mobile phone).
We strongly recommend the mobile app as the most user-friendly option. However, other options are available.
- Log into ERNIE or our pre-activation site.
- Arrive at Duo Authentication screen.
- Click "Start Setup."
- Select your type of device, and click "Continue." Jump to the section for the device you select.
Mobile Phone
- Enter your phone number.
- Check the box confirming that this is the correct number, and click "Continue."
- Select which type of phone you have. If you select “Other,” skip to the end — your device has been added!
- Download the Duo Mobile app for your device. Once the app is installed, click “I have Duo Mobile installed.”
- Follow the on-screen instructions to activate your Duo Mobile app.
- You must grant access to the app to use the phone's camera, if prompted, in order to scan the QR code on screen.
Authentication
- Push: When authenticating using the Duo app, you may choose to have a push notification sent to your phone. Tapping this notification and accepting the authentication message will allow you to log in.
- Passcode: Another option is to tap the "Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University" entry within the app. This option will generate a six-digit code that you can type in (see Hardware Token section below). This method works even when no cellular or Wi-Fi signal is present; for example, if the phone is in Airplane Mode.
- SMS/Text Messages: You will also have the option of receiving a batch of 10 SMS messages that can be used for authentication. You will be able to enter these into the Passcode field (see Hardware Token section below). To request SMS messages, select the "Enter a Passcode" option.
- Call Me: Similar to a landline, you will be able to receive phone calls with a voice menu asking you to authenticate.
Tablet
- Select the type of tablet you are using.
- Download the Duo Mobile app for your device. Once the app is installed, click “I have Duo Mobile installed.”
- Follow the on-screen instructions to activate your Duo Mobile app.
- You must grant access to the app to use the phone's camera if prompted, in order to scan the QR code on screen.
- Authentication: The same Push and Passcode options will be available as a mobile phone above. Please reference that section for sample images.
Landline
- Specify your country, phone number and extension (if applicable).
- Check the box confirming that this is the correct number, and click "Continue."
- Authentication: When authenticating via phone, you will receive a phone call with voice instructions. Please follow these instructions to authenticate.
Enrolling in Courses – ALL STUDENTS
Instructors will supply their students with the correct Course Code and Section Number for the course. Students will need to enroll online for their courses each semester during the registration period.
- Select the MyACA icon under ERAU Tools
- Select the High School Student tile.
- Select the register for Classes tile.
- The classes available at your high school will display. Click the box next to the class section to enroll. Please consult your instructor if you are unsure which section to enroll in.
- Click Register for Selected when complete. Your successful registration will show on the My Class Registrations tab.
- Return to ERNIE using the menu to access your Canvas courses and other ERAU resources. Your Canvas course will populate within 24 hours of course enrollment.
- Visit Important Dates for registration dates and deadlines.
If you need assistance with your application or course enrollments, please contact the Registration Help Desk at – dbacahdk@erau.edu. Please include your full name and high school in your email.
Student FAQs
This could be due to several factors:
- Check to see if there is a hold on the student account.
- Is the student missing a pre-requisite?
- Account could still be processing, allow a minimum of 3 business days for processing. Students can check their status by emailing the registration help desk at the address below.
Student accounts are deactivated after two semesters of inactivity. If a student has changed high schools, their record will also need to be updated.