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. Fall 2025 registration will open later this year.
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.
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.
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.
Your Commitment
Students that have been admitted into fully online programs demonstrate to Georgia Southern an intent to enroll by registering for SOAR. The date of this SOAR session is set to the first day of classes; however, students in fully online programs do not attend a formal SOAR event. Once you register, your academic advisement team will be notified and inform you of the next steps specific to your program. There is no fee to register for SOAR.
Important Additional Instructions for Fully Online Students
- Complete your commitment to Georgia Southern by officially registering for the fully online programs SOAR through your Status Portal and complete the Commitment Form to gain access to your Enrollment Portal and SOAR registration. Remember, there is no formal event and this is just dated as the first day of classes.
- Complete Course Preference Form – This course must be completed to receive a class schedule. Once available, more information will be emailed to students with a SOAR commitment in the system.
- Submit the FAFSA – If you want to be considered for federal or state student aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Commitment Fees
- Student – $35
- Includes: Virtual platform, Georgia Southern swag mailed home, and trained staff to assist your transition.