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First-Year Student Orientation, Academics, and Resources (SOAR) Dates

First-Year Student Orientation, Academics and Resources (SOAR) program at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø shares important information with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and their families regarding academic and student services as well as what it means to be an Owl. We are committed to providing all incoming 51³Ô¹ÏÍø the resources to be successful as they enter the university setting. We strive to provide excellent student experiences and knowledge about 51³Ô¹ÏÍø (51³Ô¹ÏÍø) by way of intentional and specific programming for first-year 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, transfer 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and their families. Our Orientations are designed with these goals in mind.

Each session has limited space available, and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. SOAR reservations are NOT confirmed until the orientation fee payment has been submitted. SOAR reservations close automatically once they reach full capacity. Reservations close three (3) business days before a session starts. Please do not make any arrangements until you have completed your reservation,Ìýpaid your SOAR fee, and have received a confirmation emailÌýin your 51³Ô¹ÏÍø inbox or spam.ÌýAll SOAR session dates are not available to all 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and are based on term of entry.Ìý

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ÌýStudents starting in the Summer and Fall will complete Orientation through a three-phase process:

Phase 1 - Self-Directed First-Year Virtual Orientation

Complete the course through Canvas. You must score 100% on all quizzes to satisfy the orientation requirement, and we encourage you to work on this as soon as possible. The deadline to complete the course and to avoid withdrawal from your course is the following:

  • Summer Starting Student - June 26 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Fall Starting Student - August 21 at 9:00 a.m.

Phase 2 - Live Orientation Day Experience (Reservations open mid-March).

First-Year 51³Ô¹ÏÍø have options for their live Orientation Session. Review your options in the reservation system once available.

Phase 3 - Extended Orientation

Extended Orientation takes place on Saturday before the beginning of the semester. For all incoming Summer Students, How to Florida Atlantic will take place on June 27.

  • Fall Starting Student
    • First Saturday, August 22

Check your 51³Ô¹ÏÍø email for more information as we get closer to the start of the semester.


Phase 2 Date Options:

First-Year 51³Ô¹ÏÍø entering in the Summer & Fall will experience their live Orientation in-person.

  • Summer Starting Students
    • Monday, June 15, 2026
    • Thursday, June 18, 2026
    • Friday, June 26, 2026
  • Fall Starting Students
    • Tuesday, June 30, 2026
    • Tuesday, July 28, 2026
    • Thursday, July 30, 2026
    • Monday, August 3, 2026
    • Thursday, August 6, 2026
    • Thursday, August 13, 2026
    • Thursday, August 20, 2026-Out of State Students Only
    • Wilkes Honors College Session-Jupiter August 18 - 20, 2026