SOAR Session Dates, Times and Registration Fees
Students are required to attend a SOAR session, in its entirety, to receive and retain a course schedule. For convenience, sessions are offered both in-person and virtually based on student preference. Freshman SOAR sessions are full-day sessions and students are required to be available from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
In-Person Sessions
- May 28
- May 30
- June 3
- June 5
- June 10
- June 12
- July 17
- July 22
- July 24
- July 29
- July 31
Virtual SOAR Sessions
- June 13
- July 11
Registration Fees
In-Person/On-Campus Sessions
- Student – $60
- Includes: Student materials including a bag with Georgia Southern swag, trained staff to assist in your transition, lunch/snack breaks as applicable, print materials, and other items.
- Guest (max of 2) – $20 each
- Includes: Guest materials and bag, trained staff to assist in your transition, lunch/snack breaks as applicable, print materials, and other items.
Guests ages 8 and under are not required to pay as a guest, however, a meal will need to be purchased for them if they plan to eat lunch on campus.
Virtual Sessions
- Student – $35
- Includes: Georgia Southern swag mailed home and trained staff to assist in your transition.
- Guest – Free
- Students can bring one guest to virtual SOAR at no charge.
In-Person Sessions
- June 26
- July 10
- July 30
Virtual Sessions
- June 13
- July 11
Registration Fees
In-Person/On-Campus Sessions
- Student – $60
- Includes: Student materials including a bag with Georgia Southern swag, trained staff to assist in your transition, lunch/snack breaks as applicable, print materials, and other items.
- Guest (max of 2) – $20 each
- Includes: Guest materials and bag, trained staff to assist in your transition, lunch/snack breaks as applicable, print materials, and other items.
Guests ages 8 and under are not required to pay as a guest, however, a meal will need to be purchased for them if they plan to eat lunch on campus.
Virtual Sessions
- Student – $35
- Includes: Georgia Southern swag mailed home and trained staff to assist in your transition.
- Guest – Free
- Students can bring one guest to virtual SOAR at no charge.
Liberty SOAR sessions are half-day sessions from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. and students should plan on being available for the duration of their session.
In-Person Sessions
- June 24
- July 15
Virtual Sessions
- June 13
- July 11
Registration Fees
In-Person/On-Campus Sessions
- Student – $35
- Includes: Student materials including a bag with Georgia Southern swag, trained staff to assist in your transition, snack break, print materials, and other items.
- Guest (max of 2) – $10 each
- Includes: Guest materials and bag, trained staff to assist in your transition, snack break, print materials, and other items.
Guests ages 8 and under are not required to pay as a guest, however, a meal will need to be purchased for them if they plan to eat lunch on campus.
Virtual Sessions
- Student – $35
- Includes: Georgia Southern swag mailed home and trained staff to assist in your transition.
- Guest – Free
- Students can bring one guest to virtual SOAR at no charge.
SOAR Requirements
Students that have been admitted into fully online programs are not required to attend a “live” SOAR session. These student types will be required to complete a series of asynchronous Online Orientation Modules to satisfy their SOAR requirements and register for classes. Please review the timeline below for more information.
Fully Online SOAR Timeline
- September 15th, 2025 – Spring 2026 SOAR registration opens in the Status Portal. Students should complete registration and pay the SOAR commitment fee to gain access to next steps.
- November 3rd, 2025 – Spring 2026 Schedule Preference Form becomes available for students. Students with a SOAR commitment in the system will receive an email with instructions on completing this form once it becomes available.
- Upon SOAR Reservation: Spring 2026 Online Orientation Modules become available for those that have registered and paid the SOAR commitment fee. These modules are required to be completed in their entirety to retain class schedule.
- January 5th, 2026 – Deadline to complete Online Orientation Modules. Students accepted after January 1st, 2026, will have until the first day of classes to complete these modules.
SOAR Commitment Fees
Fully Online Programs:
- Student – $35
- Includes: Access to virtual modules, student materials including Georgia Southern t-shirt mailed to your home, and trained staff to assist in your transition