First-Year Students SOAR Prep and Deadlines
Prepare for SOAR
(ALL DUE BY JUNE 1)
- Sorry we missed you at SOAR -- please email AcademicAdvising@springfield.edu to finalize your fall schedule.
- Complete the Pre-Advising Questionnaire
This ensures your career goals and interests align well with the
major you were admitted to. You must be signed into your Springfield College email to access this questionnaire.
- Complete the Math Assessment
This provides a recommendation for the math course that best
compliments your strengths and aptitudes as well as fulfills your
major and Core Curriculum requirements.
Attend SOAR
(JUNE 23, 24, 25, or 26, 2025)
SOAR is a one-day orientation, advising, and registration program for incoming first-year students and their families. Families are strongly encouraged to attend to meet with faculty and staff members and learn about campus services.
Post SOAR To-Dos
- Preferred Housing Contract Deadline: June 30 (expected contract open date in early June)
- Optional Pre-Orientation Programs Application Deadline - July 9
- Pre-Camp- no longer accepting applications
- Community Connections- still accepting applications until program is filled or by August 1st
- Health Forms Due: July 15
- All Financial Aid Paperwork Due: August 1
- Apply for Alternative Loans (as needed): August 1
- Waive/enroll in Student Health Insurance: MUST either enroll or Waive (An email from Gallagher Student Health will be sent to your Springfield College student email with a temporary password)
- Bill Due Date: August 1
- Vector Educational Models: August TBD
Important Dates
- SOAR: June 23, 24, 25, or 26
- Pre-Camp (if selected): August 26-29
- Community Connections (if selected): August 26-29
- International Student Arrival & Welcome: August 27-29
- Move-in Day: August 29
- New Student Orientation (NSO): August 29-September 1
- New Student Convocation: August 29
- Family Weekend: October 3 and 4
