Registration for Summer 2025 SOAR sessions will open on February 1, 2025.
WHAT IS SOAR?
SOAR (Summer Orientation + Academic Registration) is a fun and engaging orientation experience for incoming freshmen designed to introduce you to the university and jumpstart your transition to college life. You’ll meet your academic advisor and receive your fall schedule of classes, hear from faculty, staff, and Student Orientation Staff (SOS) members about what to expect in your first year, and get the chance to meet other incoming freshmen. We are excited you are coming to UCA and want to connect you to campus!
There are one-day sessions as well as two-day session options for students and families looking for an expanded orientation experience. The two-day option offers additional sessions for families, additional group activities with your incoming class, a personalized class schedule tour, and an in-depth tour of some campus facilities including the HPER Center and Torreyson Library.
ONE-DAY SCHEDULE
TWO-DAY SCHEDULE
WHEN IS SOAR?
Numerous SOAR sessions will be held throughout the summer of 2025. See the list of one-day and two-day sessions below.
You will be required to login with the email address you used when applying to UCA. If you cannot remember which email address you used, please email soar@uca.edu.
You will be able to register yourself and any parent/family members/guests you would like to attend with you. There is no fee for yourself and one guest to attend SOAR. Each additional guest will cost $25 per person. After registration you will be emailed a payment link to pay with a credit or debit card for the additional guests.
Space is limited for each session. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address listed on your registration form.
Summer 2025 One-Day Sessions
Summer 2025 Two-Day Sessions
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 – THURSDAY, MAY 29 (Honors College Programs ONLY)
SUNDAY, JUNE 1 – MONDAY, JUNE 2
TUESDAY, JUNE 17 – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 – MONDAY, JUNE 23
Virtual Session
Participation in our virtual session is reserved for students who are experiencing extenuating circumstances that would prevent them from coming to campus. Therefore, only students who are approved to participate in this option will have the opportunity to register for a virtual session. Please select a date below to complete a Virtual Session Request form. Once completing the request, you will be notified whether or not your request has been approved within three business days.
SOAR CANCELLATIONS/CHANGES
If you previously registered for a SOAR session and would like to change your session date or cancel your SOAR registration, please do not edit or cancel your original registration. Instead, please complete a SOAR Cancellation/Change form using the link below.
Changes and cancellations should be made two weeks prior to the session date. Please note that SOAR is required for all incoming freshmen. If you are still planning on attending UCA but need to cancel your session without changing to a different date, please call our office to discuss options.
SOAR CANCELLATION/CHANGE FORM
WHAT IS THE COST TO ATTEND SOAR?
There is no cost for you and one guest to attend SOAR! Each additional guest will be charged $25 per person. This cost covers all orientation materials, programming costs, refreshments, and meals.
For students attending a two-day session, overnight lodging on campus during SOAR is encouraged! While there is no fee for student lodging, you will need to bring your own bedding, pillow, and a towel as you will be staying in Donaghey Hall. Make sure to indicate on your registration form that you would like to stay overnight on campus.
On-campus lodging is currently only available for the student.
