Families of New Students Information

Prepare Your Student for SOAR 

(ALL DUE BY JUNE 14)

1. Have your Student RSVP to SOAR
   Join your student at SOAR where they will get their class schedule, take their student ID photo, and more!
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.  
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.

Attend SOAR with Your Student 

(JUNE 20, 21, 24, or 25, 2024)

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. 

SOAR Information and Registration

Post SOAR To-Dos for Your Student

• Preferred Housing Contract Deadline: July 1
  • Commuter Parking Information
• Apply for Alternative Loans (as needed): July 1
• Optional Pre-Orientation Programs Application Deadline - July 10
  • Pre-Camp
  • Cultural Connections
• Health Forms Due: July 15
• All Financial Aid Paperwork Due: August 1
• Waive/enroll in Student Health Insurance: MUST either enroll or Waive (An email from Gallagher Student Health will be sent to your student Springfield College email with a temporary password)
• Bill Due Date: August 1
• Vector Educational Models: Will be available after August 5 (e-mailed to student directly)

Important Dates

• SOAR: June 20, 21, 24, or 25
• Pre-Camp (if selected): August 27-30, 
• Cultural Connections (if selected): August 27-30
• International Student Arrival & Welcome: August 27-29
• Move-in Day: August 30
• New Student Orientation (NSO): August 30-September 2
• New Student Convocation: August 30 
• Family Weekend: September 20 and 21