Family Orientation
(SOAR) 2020
Virtual SOAR (VSOAR) Family Orientation is designed to assist parents and family members in learning about the University community, answering questions, connecting with Orientation Leaders, sharing important resources, programs and services, and provide an overview of academic and student life.
Session Dates
Morning Sessions, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. EST
Friday, June 19
Tuesday, June 23
Saturday, June 27
Thursday, July 9
Afternoon Sessions, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. EST
Monday, June 15
Thursday, June 25
Tuesday, July 14
Sunday, August 2
Night Sessions, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. EST
Wednesday, June 17
Thursday, July 16
Sunday, July 19
Monday, August 3
Note: Parents/family members will be sent a link to register for SOAR sessions via email.
2020 Virtual SOAR Family Schedule
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | Length | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-9:10 a.m. | 1-1:10 p.m. | 5-5:10 p.m. | 10 min | Welcome and Virtual SOAR Overview |
| 9:10-9:30 a.m. | 1:10-1:30 p.m. | 5:10-5:30 p.m. | 20 min | Residential Life Information Session/ Commuter Life Information Session |
| 9:30-10:00 a.m. | 1:30-2:00 p.m. | 5:30-6:00 p.m. | 30 min | Safety and Transportation |
| 10:00-10:30 a.m. | 2:00-2:30 p.m. | 6:00-6:30 p.m. | 30 min |
Conversations with Academic Deans Arts and Sciences Engineering Health Sciences Business Henry C. Lee |
| 10:30-10:45 a.m. | 2:30-2:45 p.m. | 6:30-6:45 p.m. | 15 min | Break |
| 10:45-11:15 a.m. | 2:45-3:15 p.m. | 6:45-7:15 p.m. | 30 min | Financing the College Experience |
| 11:15-11:50 a.m. | 3:15-3:50 p.m. | 7:15-7:50 p.m. | 35 min | Counseling Presentation |
| 11:50 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 3:50-4:00 p.m. | 7:50-8:00 p.m. | 10 min | Wrap Up and Next Steps |
| 12:00-1:00 p.m. | 4:00-5:00 p.m. | 8:00-9:00 p.m. | 60 min | Campus Public Health and Safety / COVID-19 |
Total running time: 4 hrs