Fall Orientation

SOAR registration for Fall 2025 will open later this year.

All students are required to attend SOAR prior to enrolling in classes. Please select your campus to learn more about your requirements and session options.

NOTE: Readmit, transient, auditor, and post-baccalaureate students do not have a SOAR requirement. If you are a new dual enrollment student, click here for your next steps.

Select Your Student Type to Learn More About Your SOAR

Freshmen

Who is a Freshman?

Freshmen are students currently enrolled in high school or who have recently graduated high school and have not enrolled as a degree-seeking student at another university or college since graduation. These students are considered undergraduate students.

Yes, I Am a Freshman

Transfer & Adult

Who is a transfer/adult student?

Transfer students are those who have attended one or more regionally accredited postsecondary institution(s) since graduating from high school. These students may have earned credit transferable to Georgia Southern, but have never attended Georgia Southern as more than a transient.

Adult and non-traditional students are those who have been out of high school for at least five years or your high school class graduated at least five years ago.

Yes, I Am a Transfer or Adult Student

Dual Enrollment

Who is considered dual enrolled?

Dual Enrollment is a state program allowing select high school students to attend college before receiving a high school diploma. Georgia Southern allows qualified high school juniors and seniors to participate.

Yes, I Am a Dual-Enrollment Student

International Students

Who is an international student?

International students are students who are neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident who wishes to attend a U.S. university or college.

Yes, I Am an International Student