General Information

SOAR
The mission of Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) is to set the foundation for a successful transition to the University of New Haven community.  SOAR introduces and connects students and parents to the academic and campus life programs and services that promote student engagement and success.

What is the Summer Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR) program?
Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) is a two-day program designed to introduce and welcome new students to the University of New Haven. The program introduces students to their new community, develops familiarity with the campus and its services, and provides an overview of academic and campus life. Students also take placement tests, meet with academic advisors and faculty, and register for their fall classes.

When is SOAR?
SOAR dates for Summer 2009 are:

• Freshman
• June 18 & 19* 
  
• June 22 & 23* - this session is FULL. Please choose an alternate date.
  
• June 25 & 26*
• June 29 & 30*
  
• July 13 & 14 
• July 16 & 17
  
• Transfer
• June 23 (11am -4pm)* 
  
• July 14  (11am -4pm)

*Please note that all sessions are open to students in all majors, however forensic science and engineering students are encouraged to attend one of the programs in June.

Who Must Attend?
All incoming freshmen must attend one of the 2-day SOAR programs.  This is an overnight program for all new freshmen including commuter students. Transfer students must choose one of the Transfer Transition programs or may elect to attend the two day program.

Why Must I Attend?

• To meet your classmates, faculty, and university staff
• To become familiar with university services, programs, policies, and procedures
• To take placement exams
• To register for fall classes
• To connect with a current UNH student orientation leader who can serve as a resource and answer your questions over the summer

How Do I Sign Up?
Reservations are required for the SOAR program. Students and parents must complete an online registration form in order to sign up for SOAR. Reservations will not be accepted over the phone.

You will want to sign up early because space is limited to 175 students per session. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will send you a confirmation verifying your SOAR date. Any requests to change your assigned SOAR date must be made in advance by contacting the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 1-800-DIAL-UNH Ext. 7319 or (203) 932-7319. Provided space is still available, registrations will be accepted up until one week prior to the specific SOAR date.

If you plan to change your major, the change must be made prior to attending SOAR.  You may contact Whitney Kolwicz in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with your request at 203-479-4519 or 1-800-342-5864 ext. 4519.