Student SOAR 2025
1-Day Session
Optional Advising Session*
Communications Building
Check-In for all SOAR Attendees
Norton Auditorium
SOAR Kickoff
Norton Auditorium
Group Meeting
Meet Your College
Explore your academic home by touring facilities, connecting with faculty and current students, and participating in hands-on activities.
Lunch/Campus Resources and Organizations Browse Fair
Mane Market and Student Recreation Center (SRC)
Browse Fair
Student Rec Center
Lunch
Mane Market
Breakout Sessions
Meet Your Advisor
Collier Library | Connect with your academic advisor and other incoming students pursuing the same major.
Engagement and Wellbeing
SGA Chambers | Gain insights from Student Engagement, Health Services, and other campus resources here to support your college journey.
Financial Aid
Commons 330 | Learn how to pay for college and keep your financial aid on track with helpful tips on scholarships, grants, and loans.
Housing and Residence Life, and Campus Safety
Raburn Wing - Room 104 | Get the inside scoop on living on campus and how we keep our community safe and supported.
Taking Care of Business
Take care of any last-minute questions and tasks before leaving orientation
SOAR Graduation
Norton Auditorium
* Students may register for fall classes beginning May 1. It is highly recommended that you meet one-on-one with your advisor before attending your SOAR session. Should you choose not to schedule a one-on-one meeting with your academic advisor, please register for the optional group advising session on the morning of your SOAR session. You can opt in to day-of advising on your SOAR reservation form or by emailing soar@una.edu. To schedule an advising appointment outside of your SOAR session, please visit una.edu/findyouradvisor.
** The June 9th Honors SOAR session will follow the same schedule as the regular one-day student sessions, with a few adjustments. These include the addition of Honors College mentors, changes in locations for breakout sessions, and the replacement of SOAR graduation with a closing reception at Harrison Plaza hosted by the Cole Honors College.
Student SOAR 2025
2-Day Session
Day 1: Sunday, June 22nd
Check-In
Olive Hall
SOAR Kickoff
Norton Auditorium
Group Meeting
The SOAR Games
Student Recreation Center | Team up with new friends to compete in exciting challenges and games!
Dinner
Mane Market
Bingo Bango or the University Game Room
GUC Atrium | Play Bingo for a chance to win prizes, or head to the Game Room to hang out and enjoy some downtime.
Silent Disco or Game Night
Dance the night away at the Silent Disco (Student Rec Center) or join Honors College students for a fun round of board games (Olive Hall Lobby).
Late Night Snack
Olive Hall Patio | Grab a bite and meet Fraternity & Sorority Life members while enjoying a casual hangout.
Day 2: Monday, June 23rd
Breakfast
Mane Market
Optional Advising Session*
Communications Building
Group Meeting
Meet Your College
Explore your academic home by touring facilities, connecting with faculty and current students, and participating in hands-on activities.
Lunch/Campus Resources and Organizations Browse Fair
Mane Market and Student Recreation Center (SRC)
Browse Fair
Student Rec Center
Lunch
Mane Market
Breakout Sessions
Meet Your Advisor
Collier Library | Connect with your academic advisor and other incoming students pursuing the same major.
Engagement and Wellbeing
SGA Chambers | Gain insights from Student Engagement, Health Services, and other campus resources here to support your college journey.
Financial Aid
Commons 330 | Learn how to pay for college and keep your financial aid on track with helpful tips on scholarships, grants, and loans.
Housing and Residence Life, and Campus Safety
Raburn Wing - Room 104 | Get the inside scoop on living on campus and how we keep our community safe and supported.
Taking Care of Business
Take care of any last-minute questions and tasks before leaving orientation
SOAR Graduation
Norton Auditorium
* Students may register for fall classes beginning May 1. It is highly recommended that you meet one-on-one with your advisor before attending your SOAR session. Should you choose not to schedule a one-on-one meeting with your academic advisor, please register for the optional group advising session on the morning of your SOAR session. You can opt in to day-of advising on your SOAR reservation form or by emailing soar@una.edu. To schedule an advising appointment outside of your SOAR session, please visit una.edu/findyouradvisor.
** The June 9th Honors SOAR session will follow the same schedule as the regular one-day student sessions, with a few adjustments. These include the addition of Honors College mentors, changes in locations for breakout sessions, and the replacement of SOAR graduation with a closing reception at Harrison Plaza hosted by the Cole Honors College.