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SOAR Schedule

(Summer Orientation, Advising, and Registration)

What is SOAR? SOAR is a one-day advising and registration program for incoming first-year* students. SOAR also includes orientation activities for parents and guardians.

When can I attend? Students have two choices of dates to attend: a primary date based on their major (listed below) or Friday, June 24 -- an alternate date for all majors. The program is the same on either day.

What is the day like? SOAR begins with check-in at 8:00 a.m. The morning sessions for students begin at 8:30 a.m. and include a math assessment, group activities, and an introduction to the major; afternoon sessions for students include an introduction to student life at SC and advising and registration. Morning activities for parents and guardians include sessions on financial aid and the student's major; afternoon sessions include introductions to academic and student services. The program concludes at 5:00 p.m., and will be followed by an optional barbecue.

Questions? More information about SOAR, including how to RSVP, will be sent to students in early May. In the meantime, if you have questions about your attendance day, contact Terry Cloutier or Cheryl Kelley at the Academic Advising Center (413-748-3379 or academicadvising@spfldcol.edu). If you have general questions about the program, contact Diane Carignan in the Student Affairs Office (413-748-3922 or dcarignan@spfldcol.edu ).

SOAR Dates and Majors:

Monday, June 13 Undeclared Wednesday, June 15 American Studies and AMST/Elementary and Special Education Biology and Biology/Secondary Education Communications/Sports Journalism Computer and Information Sciences Criminal Justice Elementary and Special Education English, English/Secondary Education, and English/Elementary and Special Education History and History/Secondary Education Mathematics and MATH/Secondary Education Mathematics and Computer Technology and MACT/Elementary and Special Education Psychology and Psychology/Early Childhood Education Sociology Sports Biology Youth Development Friday, June 17 Applied Exercise Science Art and Art/Education Art Therapy and Art Therapy/Art Education Athletic Training Computer Graphics/Digital Arts Dance Health Science - General Studies

Monday, June 20 Business Management Communication Disorders Health Services Administration Health Science/Pre-Physical Therapy (DPT Program) Occupational Therapy/Health Science Physician Assistant Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Wednesday, June 22 Emergency Medical Services Management Health Studies and Health Studies/Health Education Movement and Sports Studies and MOST/Physical Education Recreation Management Sport Management Friday, June 24 -- Alternate day for all majors * Transfer students are invited to attend Transfer SOAR on Thursday, August 11. More information about Transfer SOAR will be sent in early July.