Welcome to SOAR! Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration
Welcome to SOAR! Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration
- Student Orientation, Advising and Registration serves as a formal introduction to the Firebird Nation and provides tips and information you will need to know about campus as a new Firebird.
- The University offers SOAR for all new and readmitted students pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree.
- Mandatory attendance required.
Undergraduate New Student Orientation for Fall 2019:
Aug 19-20 (International)
Aug 21-23, 2019 (All Students)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Detail agenda will be provided August 5th
Note: SOAR is mandatory for all new students. Therefore, if you do not ATTEND orientation, you will not be allowed to register for class for Fall 2019.
If you have any questions regarding your admissions’ decision and/or orientation, please feel free to email the following persons:
- New Freshmen/ Re-admits
- Mrs. Shala Butts: shala.butts@udc.edu
- Miss Andrea Linthicum: alinthicum@udc.edu
- New Transfer Students/ Non-Degree Seekers
- Miss Sheila McKay: sheila.mckay@udc.edu
- All Undergraduate New International Students:
- Mrs. Sherma Lawrie: sherma.lawrie@udc.edu
- All Financial Aid questions:
RESOURCES FOR NEW STUDENTS
What to Do before Orientation
STEP 1 – Confirmation of Enrollment
STEP 2 – Submit Final Transcripts
STEP 3 – Submit Health Forms
STEP 4 – Apply for Residency Status (if applicable)
Please click this link to learn more.
Student Life – How to Get Involved!
If you want the total college experience, you need to get involved! There are plenty of clubs, organizations, activities, and events waiting just for YOU!
Click HERE for more information.
Parent & Family Program
Sending a child to college has an impact on the entire family. It’s our goal to provide you with the resources and support that you need to help your student succeed. Check out our Parent Corner for more information.
SOAR – Van Ness – Agenda
Click HERE for pdf.
SOAR – Community College – Agenda
Click HERE to download agenda (pdf).
Further Exploration
- BEFORE ORIENTATION CHECKLIST
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- GUIDE TO ONLINE COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID
- GUIDE TO COLLEGE PERKS