Frequently Asked Questions
While not mandatory, SOAR is highly encouraged for incoming students. At SOAR you will learn all about UNA, meet with an academic advisor, and get acquainted with other new UNA students!
Please email soar@una.edu with any session change requests.
The cost to attend SOAR is $75 for students and $35 per guest.
The SOAR fee is non-refundable.
The student and family fees pay for student staffing, programming, meals, and other administrative costs for all orientation sessions.
All SOAR sessions are one day and last from approximately 8:15 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
You can view the student and family orientation schedules .
Our student and family orientations have two distinct schedules. While students and their guests will be separate for much of the day, they will come together during the following:
SOAR Kickoff
Lunch
Student Services and Organizations Browse Fair
SOAR Graduation
You will receive a confirmation email once you have completed your online registration and paid the SOAR fee. An email will be sent to students and registered guests the week before your SOAR session with additional details about parking, directions, schedules, and what to do to prepare for your SOAR session.
While students can opt into an academic advising appointment before the start of their SOAR session, we encourage you to schedule an advising appointment before your session. Incoming freshmen can begin meeting with academic advisors on May 1st, 2025. You can find out who your advisor is and schedule an appointment with them here.