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Families of New Students Information

Prepare Your Student for SOAR 

(ALL DUE BY JUNE 1)

  1. Have your Student Register for SOAR
    Registration will open in early May 2026.
     
  2. Have your Student Complete the Pre-Advising Questionnaire
    This ensures their career goals and interests align well with the major they were admitted to. Link Coming Soon!   
     
  3. Have your Student Complete the Math Assessment
    This provides a recommendation for the math course that best compliments their strengths and aptitudes as well as fulfills their major and Core Curriculum requirements. Link Coming Soon! 

Attend SOAR with Your Student 

(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 Powerpoints & Newsletter

Post SOAR To-Dos

Important Dates

Spotlight Series

(Students and Families are strongly encouraged to attend)

New Student Orientation for the Class of 2027 on the Naismith Green at Springfield College
Tuesday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Welcome New Students and Families - What's Next

Congratulations and welcome to the Springfield College Family! Join the Assistant Dean for Student & Parent Engagement, Annie Warchol, and the Assistant Dean of Advising & Student Success, Leigh-Ann Gomes, for a quick introduction and overview about what you can expect for your next steps as a Springfield College student. 

Meeting ID: 821 5483 0572

Springfield College students outside Locklin Hall.
Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Focused on the Office of Student Accounts and Financial Aid

During this session, both offices will provide a presentation about their services and discuss the bills, loans, grants, scholarships, work study, etc. There will be time for you to ask any questions that you may have at the end of the presentations.

Meeting ID: 847 0327 1973

Zinnias bloom on the Naismith Green at Springfield College
Wednesday, June 18 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada)

Welcome New International Students and Families - What's Next

Congratulations and welcome to the Springfield College Family! Join the Director of the International Center, Heather St. Germaine,  Assistant Dean for Student & Parent Engagement, Annie Warchol, and the Assistant Dean of Advising & Student Success, Leigh-Ann Gomes, for a quick introduction and overview via Zoom about what you can expect for your next steps as a Springfield College student. 

Meeting ID: 864 2548 4923

Springfield College students outside Locklin Hall.
Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Focused on the Office of Student Accounts and Financial Aid

During this session, both offices will provide a presentation about their services and discuss the bills, loans, grants, scholarships, work study, etc. There will be time for you to ask any questions that you may have at the end of the presentations.

Meeting ID: 875 7307 9171

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