Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR) is a campus orientation and registration program for incoming students. During SOAR, you will work with academic advisors to develop your first-semester academic plan and enroll in classes. You will also meet other incoming students and discover campus resources and opportunities.

During the academic advising portion of SOAR, you will:
- Meet one-on-one with professional advisors and peer advisors who will help you begin your academic journey
- Learn the liberal studies requirements and choose courses that reflect you and your interests
- Review your placement test scores
- Discuss any AP, transfer, and other credits
- Learn how to search for, choose, and enroll in classes
- Discover how your classes and credits meet degree requirements
- Learn how to make changes to your schedule