# Starting an Application

- Link: https://www.ctsfw.edu/admission/admission-overview/starting-an-application/
- Published: 2025-10-08T16:40:50-04:00
- Author: Stephen Bornheimer

#  Starting an Application

#### 1. Create an account or log in.

Use the MyCTSFW student portal to begin or resume your application: [https://portal.ctsfw.edu/s/login/](https://portal.ctsfw.edu/s/login/)

 [Visit MyCTSFW Portal](https://portal.ctsfw.edu/s/login/)

![application-step-one](https://www.ctsfw.edu/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=wpmf-
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#### 2. Begin or resume your application.

MyCTSFW lets you create and manage applications. After signing in, use the button
below to start a new application or view your existing ones.

 [View Applications](https://portal.ctsfw.edu/s/admissions)

![application-step-two](https://www.ctsfw.edu/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=wpmf-
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#### 3. New applications ONLY.

If you are a new applicant, select “**Graduate**” as the application type. Then,
select the “**Academic Term**” you plan to begin. Finally, select your “**Learning
Program**.”

![new-applications](https://www.ctsfw.edu/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=wpmf-download-
file&local_id=6539&id=1gvPDFbVVEDNl3_s_R9zcSJOsjL3LgBuZ&link=true&dl=0&sz=w1024)