Student Orientation, Advising & Registration Information

We are excited for you to join us this summer at a Student Orientation, Advising & Registration (SOAR)! Here's everything you need to know!

SOAR Directions & Parking

• Check-in will be your first stop for SOAR starting at 8:30 am-9:00 am and will be located on the 2nd floor of the Comstock Memorial Union (CMU).
• Free parking is available in general (G) parking lot G-1.
  
  • The physical address for the CMU is 615 14th St. S.
  • MSUM Parking Map [Printable PDF]

SOAR Schedule

SOAR Presentation PDF

• 8:30-9:00 am | Check-in | Comstock Memorial Union Overlook Lounge
  • You and your family member/guest will receive information that you will need throughout the program.
  • We will reconfirm that the information we have on you is correct and make any necessary changes at this time.
    
    
• 9:00-10:00 am | Joint Presentations | Various Locations
  • Student Opportunities & Discussion
    
• 10:00-11:30 am | Breakout Session I | Various Locations
  • Student Sessions
    • Get a Job! And other ways to prepare for your future.
      • The Career Development Center is ready to help you right away, no reason to wait until your senior year.
    • Scorch Snaps
      • Information on the Dragon ID Card.
    • Tools for School
      • Dragon Email Login
      • eServices Login
      • Password Reset Information
    • Mentor Moments
      • View the campus events happening at Welcome Week and throughout the Fall semester on Dragon Central.
  • Family & Guest Sessions
    • Housing and Residential Life
      • Move-in Check List
      • Residence Hall Info
    • Dining Services
      • Meal plans
    • Public Safety & Parking
      • Parking permit information
    • Financial Aid and Scholarships
      • Apply for Financial Aid
    • Business Services
      • eServices
      • Tuition, Fees, Payment Options/Dates
    • Counseling Services
      • Student Request for Counseling Services
    • Dean of Students
      • CARE Team
        
        
• 11:30 am-12:30 pm | Lunch | Comstock Memorial Union Ballroom
  
  
• 12:30-4:00 pm | Breakout Session II | Various Locations
  • Student Sessions
    • Academic Presentation
    • Advising and Registration
      • You will meet with an advisor who will help you choose your first-semester coursework and then help you register for those courses.
  • Family & Guest Sessions
    • Begin with the End in Mind
    • Veterans Resource Center
    • Dragon Family Connection
      • Parents & Family Stay Connected request form
        
        
• 1:30-4:00 pm | Student Services Fair, Housing Tours
  • Student Services Fair
    • Academic Success Center
    • Accessibility Resources
    • Career Development Center
    • Counseling Services
    • Dean of Students Office
    • Dining Services
    • Diversity & Inclusion Office
    • First Year Programs
    • Housing & Residential Life
    • Learning Communities
    • Library Services
    • Public Safety & Parking
    • Recreation & Wellness
    • Student Life
    • Study Abroad
    • University Writing Support Center
    • Veterans Resource Center
    • Women’s Center & Rainbow Dragon Center
      
      
• All Day Availability
  • Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid
  • MSUM Bookstore

Additional Resources

• Online Orientation