SOAR Session Dates, Times & 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.
SOAR Session Dates & Times
Students are required to attend SOAR, in its entirety, to receive and retain a course schedule.
*Full term & Minimester I courses begin on May 18, 2026.
*Minimester II courses begin on June 22, 2026.
SOAR registration for Summer 2026 admitted students is now open!
All students who plan to enter for the Full Summer Term or Minimester I (beginning May 18) should attend SOAR on the date and time listed below.
- Thursday, May 14 – 1:00pm – 5:00pm (Virtual)
All students who plan to enter for Minimester II (beginning June 22) should attend SOAR on the date and time listed below.
- Wednesday, June 17 – 1:00pm – 5:00pm (Virtual)
SOAR Registration Fees
- Student: $60
- Guest: Free
SOAR Session Dates & Times
Students are required to attend SOAR, in its entirety, to receive and retain a course schedule.
*Full term & Minimester I courses begin on May 18, 2026.
*Minimester II courses begin on June 22, 2026.
SOAR registration for Summer 2026 admitted students is now open!
All students who plan to enter for the Full Summer Term or Minimester I (beginning May 18) should attend SOAR on the date and time listed below.
- Thursday, May 14 – 1:00pm – 5:00pm (Virtual)
All students who plan to enter for Minimester II (beginning June 22) should attend SOAR on the date and time listed below.
- Wednesday, June 17 – 1:00pm – 5:00pm (Virtual)
SOAR Registration Fees
- Student: $60
- Guest: Free
SOAR Session Dates & Times
Students are required to attend SOAR, in its entirety, to receive and retain a course schedule.
*Full term & Minimester I courses begin on May 18, 2026.
*Minimester II courses begin on June 22, 2026.
SOAR registration for Summer 2026 admitted students is now open!
All students who plan to enter for the Full Summer Term or Minimester I (beginning May 18) should attend SOAR on the date and time listed below.
- Thursday, May 14 – 1:00pm – 5:00pm (Virtual)
All students who plan to enter for Minimester II (beginning June 22) should attend SOAR on the date and time listed below.
- Wednesday, June 17 – 1:00pm – 5:00pm (Virtual)
SOAR Registration Fees
- Student: $60
- Guest: Free
SOAR Requirements
Students that have been admitted into fully online programs 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 requirements and register for classes. Please review the timeline below for more information.
Fully Online SOAR Timeline
- November 3, 2025 – Spring 2026 SOAR registration opens in the Status Portal. Students should complete registration and pay the SOAR commitment fee to gain access to next steps.
- Upon SOAR Reservation – Complete the Advising Questionnaire located in your Status Portal. Your advisor will use your responses to build your course schedule.
- May 1, 2026 – Summer 2026 Online Orientation Modules become available for those who have registered and paid the SOAR commitment fee. These modules are required to be completed in their entirety to retain class schedule.
- May 15, 2026 – Deadline to complete Online Orientation Modules for Term A Students.
- June 18, 2026 – Deadline to complete Online Orientation Modules for Term B Students.
SOAR Commitment Fees
Fully Online Programs:
- Student – $60
- Includes: Access to virtual modules, student materials including Georgia Southern t-shirt mailed to your home, and trained staff to assist in your transition