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Transfer & Adult Students: Spring 2025

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Attending SOAR, Georgia Southern’s orientation, is your required first step before enrolling in classes. This program, offered both online and in-person, equips you with the tools you’ll need to thrive. SOAR allows you to gain a better understanding of campus life, engage with your academic advisor and connect with fellow students, ensuring a smooth transition to becoming a Georgia Southern Eagle.

Select a campus to choose a session and learn more about your next steps.

NOTE: Dual Enrollment students have specialized orientation requirements and SOAR is not required for readmit, transient, and post-baccalaureate students.

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Take the Next Step!

Admitted students only: 

Log into your Status Portal and complete the Commitment Form to gain access to your Enrollment Portal and SOAR registration.

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Complete Your Enrollment Checklist

As you prepare for your first day of classes, we want to ensure you complete all the steps to be successful and have a smooth transition. Some items are time-sensitive and can directly impact your enrollment. Review the enrollment checklist and let us know if you need any assistance!

Spring 2025 Enrollment Checklist

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.

SOAR Requirements

Transfer and Adult students 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 requirement and register for classes. Please review the timeline below for more information.

Transfer/Adult SOAR Timeline

  • September 3rd, 2024– Spring 2025 SOAR registration opens in the New Student Resources tab of their MyGeorgiaSouthern portal. Students should complete the registration and pay the SOAR commitment fee to gain access to next steps.
  • Mid-October 2024– Spring 2025 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 2025 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 6th, 2025– Deadline to complete Online Orientation modules. Students accepted after January 1st, 2025 will have until the 1st day of classes to complete these modules.

SOAR Commitment Fees

Transfer/Adult:

  • Student- $35
    • Includes: Access to virtual modules, Student materials including Georgia Southern t-shirt mailed to your home, trained staff to assist in your transition

SOAR Requirements

Transfer and Adult students 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 requirement and register for classes. Please review the timeline below for more information.

Transfer/Adult SOAR Timeline

  • September 3rd, 2024– Spring 2025 SOAR registration opens in the New Student Resources tab of their MyGeorgiaSouthern portal. Students should complete the registration and pay the SOAR commitment fee to gain access to next steps.
  • Mid-October 2024– Spring 2025 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 2025 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 6th, 2025– Deadline to complete Online Orientation modules. Students accepted after January 1st, 2025 will have until the 1st day of classes to complete these modules.

SOAR Commitment Fees

Transfer/Adult:

  • Student- $35
    • Includes: Access to virtual modules, Student materials including Georgia Southern t-shirt mailed to your home, trained staff to assist in your transition

SOAR Session Dates & Times

Transfer and Adult students 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 requirement and register for classes. Please review the timeline below for more information.

Transfer/Adult SOAR Timeline

  • September 3rd, 2024– Spring 2025 SOAR registration opens in the New Student Resources tab of their MyGeorgiaSouthern portal. Students should complete the registration and pay the SOAR commitment fee to gain access to next steps.
  • Mid-October 2024– Spring 2025 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 2025 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 6th, 2025– Deadline to complete Online Orientation modules. Students accepted after January 1st, 2025 will have until the 1st day of classes to complete these modules.

Liberty Campus Transfer/Adult Students will have the option to attend an in-person SOAR session if they choose.

In-Person Options

  • Wednesday, January 8th (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

SOAR Registration Fees

In-Person/On-Campus:

  • 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.

Virtual:

  • Student- $35
    • Includes: Virtual platform, Georgia Southern swag mailed home, and trained staff to assist your transition.

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.