SOAR Leader Recruitment

SOAR Leaders are a group of students who work together to welcome new students to Georgia Southern University. They assist in the development, planning, and implementation of the orientation and transition programs for more than 5,000 students on the Statesboro Campus and more than 1,000 students on the Armstrong & Liberty Campuses!

Think you have what it takes? 
Apply to be a 2026 SOAR Leader!

Looking to have the best summer experience ever? Apply to be a SOAR leader today! Applications open on September 22, 2025.

How to Apply

In order to be considered for an interview, you must:

1. Have completed or are in progress towards completion of at least one semester at Georgia Southern University prior to January 2026.
2. Maintain a minimum 2.5 institutional GPA.

Questions? Please contact New Student & Family Programs at (912) 478-7627 or orientation@georgiasouthern.edu.

Mandatory Events

• SOAR Kick-Off: TBD
• SOAR Training/Team Meetings: 2-3 hours per week
• Camp SOAR: TBD
• SOAR Intensive Training: 2 weeks in Mid-May
• SOAR Sessions: SOAR Leaders are required to be present at all campus-specific in-person and virtual orientation sessions. Sessions run from late May to early August. Dates will be posted once available.
• Eagle Experience Events: SOAR Leaders are required to assist with Eagle Experience events, such as Convocation, Welcome to the Nest, Class Schedule Tours, etc., during the first week of Fall classes.