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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.

Register for SOAR

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Take the Next Step!

Admitted students only: 

  1. Click the link below to register for orientation. You’ll be directed to a personalized portal to complete the process. If you have never accessed MyGeorgiaSouthern, click “First Time User” to set up your account.
  2. Click SOAR on the New Student Resources tile, then follow instructions to register and pay for your session.

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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.

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!

  • Complete your commitment to Georgia Southern by officially registering for the fully online programs SOAR through your My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu account. Once logged in, locate the New Student Resources tab, and click on “SOAR”.
  • Complete “New Student Pre-Flight Modules” in the New Student Resources section of MyGeorgiaSouthern portal. All modules are required. You do not have to complete it all at once – you can pause your progress, and your information will be saved, allowing you to return at any time.
  • Submit the FAFSA – If you want to be considered for federal or state student aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
  • Complete the Schedule Preference Form! Within 3-4 business days after you commit to Georgia Southern through your SOAR reservation, keep an eye out for an email regarding the Schedule Preference Form. This form will start the process of getting a class schedule and connecting with your academic advisor. Please note that the Schedule Preference Form does not become available for Spring 2025 students until mid-October. For those signing up for SOAR before that time, they will be send the Preference Form via email once it becomes available.