SOAR 2023

Dates: June 29, July 13, 30, 27

9 a.m.	Check-in Students will receive their welcome folders and name tags.	Whitaker Campus Center, Atrium
9:30 a.m.	Welcome	Whitaker Campus Center, Commons
9:50 a.m.	Split into Student Groups and Parent Sessions

Student Sessions	Parent Sessions
10 a.m.: Hood IDs/IT Session Pictures will be taken for IDs. Information Technology will discuss important information about WIFI and other computer services.	10 a.m.: Financing an Education 101 The Office of Financial Aid will discuss private loans and campus employment
10:40 a.m.: Engage on Campus and Pergola Connect/ CORQ Registration Activities and engagement opportunities on campus will be discussed. Students will be shown the Pergola Connect platform and download the CORQ app to their phones.	10:40 a.m.: Resolving the bottom line The Office of Accounting will discuss elements of a student’s bill, important dates for payments, and how to register in the self-service software system for a payment plan.
11:20 a.m.: Academic Expectations Students will obtain information about academic support services and general academic expectations of the College.	11:20 a.m.: Campus Partners Round Table Discussions with representatives from various offices about additional resources on campus.
Noon: Lunch and Campus Resource Fair
1 p.m.: ID Pick Up and Evaluation Submission
1:30 p.m.: Optional Concurrent Sessions Campus Tours Students and Families Joint Financial Aid Session

Orientation 2023