Summer SOAR: Transfer

 
SOAR Date

Term A and Term B: May 17, 2008

Please notice, only one SOAR session will be avaible for students starting Summer term.

Where to Stay
For on-campus housing for Summer Term, go to www.gsuhousing.com and apply online and obtain information regarding Move-In Day. You will be able to check in at your assigned residence hall to get room keys and necessary paperwork.
What to Bring
  • Lots of energy! Our program is power-packed with information, fun, and spirit! Be ready to SOAR!
  • A list of questions that we may answer. We have outstanding Administration, Faculty, and Staff to assist you,
  • Your vehicle registration (tag receipt) and payment by check, Visa or Mastercard to reserve your parking permit (if you'll be parking on campus for classes or at your residence hall),
  • Your GSU Report of Medical History (Immunization Report) if you have not submitted it to Health Services already (visit http://services.georgiasouthern.edu/health and click on "Immunizations" to get a copy),
  • Comfortable shoes and clothes, an umbrella, and a jacket (we have great air conditioning!),
  • Pen and Paper (Be prepared to learn a lot),
  • A copy of your transfer credit evaluation, if you have credit from another institution.
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Parents
Parents are encouraged to attend; there will be morning and afternoon presentations specific to parent needs. An additional charge of $20 for the first guest and $10 for each additional guest will apply.

For an additional charge, “SOAR Parent Housing” is also available to parents who would like to stay on campus. SOAR Parent Housing information can be found at:

SOAR Parent Housing

Parents wishing to stay off campus may contact the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800.568.3301 or www.visit-statesboro.com for lodging information and reservations.

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Schedule of Events
You must attend the entire event in order to advise and register for class. No late arrivals will be accepted.
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Check-In
Immunizations
Organizational Displays
Campus Tour

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Welcome
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Presentations for Student and Parent
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch
Visit Transportation Services to purchase parking permit.
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Registration Presentation
Student Advisement
Parent Presentations
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Top		 Registration - Registration for many students will not last until 5:00 p.m. You will be participating in online registration with the assistance of students and staff. Staff will only be available at this time for schedule assistance and overrides.
Early Advisement

You have the opportunity to be advised prior to SOAR and receive an approved advising schedule that will provide you quicker access to registration at SOAR. In some cases, your advisor can register you for critical courses that are needed for your degree program before attending SOAR to ensure you will get the classes.

Online pre-advisement is available at https://adminservices.georgiasouthern.edu/OnlineAdvisement/. An advisor will contact you and help you select your classes.

You are encouraged to begin looking at the classes needed for your major and consider which classes you might be interested in taking your first semester at Georgia Southern. You can view advisement information and courses needed by visiting the Academic Advisement website. If you need to change your major, complete the information update form by clicking on the Change Major link.

Click here for Academic Advisement

Click here to Update Information and Change Major

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Reservation

Student Fee: $35.00

Includes: Eagle Eye (New Student Guide), Student Conduct Code, Orientation Binder, Lunch, and Trained staff to assist with your transition.

Parent/Guest Fee: $20.00 first guest, $10.00 for each additional guest. Guests will attend a seperate program than the students.

SOAR Reservation Process:

  • Click on the reservation link below.
  • Enter your date of birth and Social Security number. Click the “Get Admissions Status Information” button.
  • In the Orientation Information box, click on the “SOAR Online Reservation Form” link.
  • Follow the instructions by selecting a SOAR session completing your reservation with a VISA or MasterCard payment.

If you do not have a credit card, please fill out this pdf and send in a check or money order with this reservation form.

Refunds are available with written cancellation at least three business days prior to the scheduled session. All refunds are subject to a $10 processing fees.

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Confirmation
Accessing your SOAR Confirmation Letter:
  • After reserving your SOAR session, return to the Admissions Status Check page.
  • Enter your date of birth and Social Security number. Click the “Get Admissions Status Information” button.
  • In the Orientation Information box, click on the “Confirmation Information” link. Print your two-page confirmation letter. To access the second page, click on the “Additional Information” link in the top right corner of the first page.

If you have a disability and need special accommodations, please call SOAR at 912.GSU.SOAR a week prior to arrival. TDD 912.478.1389.

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