Q: What are the advantages of attending the SOAR program?

A: First, you can avoid August registration by scheduling your classes early. Second, you will learn all about UNA in an informal, fun way. Third, you will meet other students, faculty and staff in small groups.

Q: Will I have to pay my tuition and fees when I schedule my classes?

A: No, your class schedule will be given to you at the time of registration. Your bill will be mailed to you after your SOAR session with instructions as to the deadline and procedures for payment. Failure to pay the bill by the deadline will result in cancellation of your class registration. That would mean you would have to go through the registration process again in August.

Q: Should my family come to SOAR?  

A: Freshmen Orientation:   Yes, if possible. Members of your family will have many questions that can be answered through the Family Orientation Program. It is important that they have a good understanding of UNA programs and services in order to support you in your educational pursuits. Family members should fill out Section II of the registration form and include fees in the total.

    Transfer Orientation:  We do not recommend that parents attend the Transfer Orientation program as this is an important time for new transfer students to meet other students with similar experiences, and also because there is no specific programming intended for parents.  If parents wish to attend, they may sign up for one of the Family Orientation dates that have been set for the Freshman Orientation.

Q: Do I have to stay the entire time?

A: Yes. The overnight orientation session for the freshmen students will begin with check-in at 2 p.m. on Day 1 and end at 5:00 p.m. on Day 2.  Students have to stay in the residence halls.  Housing is provided for students only.  Family members may utilize the hotels in the area.  The one day orientation session for transfer students lasts from 9:30 AM until approximately 5:00 PM.

Q: Will parents be with their son/daughter during freshman advising and registration?

A: No.  Part of the students experience is to learn how to be advised and registered on their own so they will know how to do it when they continue on at UNA.  The faculty will be assisting the students during advising and the SOAR counselors will assist them with their registration process. 

Q: Will parents be with their son/daughter during the entire freshman orientation process?

A: No.  Parents and students will be checking in at the same time and place; however, the parents will follow a different itinerary than the students.  Parents will meet up with their students at Orientation Express which is at the end of day 2 of the freshman orientation session.