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.
SOAR registration for Spring 2026 will open on September 15th, 2025.
SOAR Session Dates & Times
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. Spring 2026 SOAR sessions are half-day (5 hours) sessions and students should plan on attending for the duration of their desired session. SOAR registration for Spring 2026 will open on September 15th, 2025.
In-Person
- Coming Soon!
Virtual
- Coming Soon!
SOAR Registration Fees
- Student – $35 (In-Person & Virtual)
- Guest – $10/guest (In-Person); Free (Virtual)
Follow these instructions to register for your session:
- Log into your status portal using the email and password you used to apply to Georgia Southern. You will need to view your application status update and commit to the University.
- After you commit, the portal will redirect you to your Enrollment Portal, where you will register for SOAR. Click “Register for SOAR” and “Register Now” to view a list of available session dates for your campus.
- Fill out your registration and pay. Please note that your registration will not be complete until a valid payment goes through and you click “submit.”
SOAR Session Dates & Times
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. Spring 2026 SOAR sessions are half-day (5 hours) sessions and students should plan on attending for the duration of their desired session. SOAR registration for Spring 2026 will open on September 15th, 2025.
In-Person
- Coming Soon!
Virtual
- Coming Soon!
SOAR Registration Fees
- Student – $35 (In-Person & Virtual)
- Guest – $10/guest (In-Person); Free (Virtual)
Follow these instructions to register for your session:
- Log into your status portal using the email and password you used to apply to Georgia Southern. You will need to view your application status update and commit to the University.
- After you commit, the portal will redirect you to your Enrollment Portal, where you will register for SOAR. Click “Register for SOAR” and “Register Now” to view a list of available session dates for your campus.
- Fill out your registration and pay. Please note that your registration will not be complete until a valid payment goes through and you click “submit.”
SOAR Session Dates & Times
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. Spring 2026 SOAR sessions are half-day (5 hours) sessions and students should plan on attending for the duration of their desired session. SOAR registration for Spring 2026 will open on September 15th, 2025.
In-Person
- Coming Soon!
Virtual
- Coming Soon!
SOAR Registration Fees
- Student – $35 (In-Person & Virtual)
- Guest – $10/guest (In-Person); Free (Virtual)
Follow these instructions to register for your session:
- Log into your status portal using the email and password you used to apply to Georgia Southern. You will need to view your application status update and commit to the University.
- After you commit, the portal will redirect you to your Enrollment Portal, where you will register for SOAR. Click “Register for SOAR” and “Register Now” to view a list of available session dates for your campus.
- Fill out your registration and pay. Please note that your registration will not be complete until a valid payment goes through and you click “submit.”
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