Families of New Students Information
Prepare Your Student for SOAR
(ALL DUE BY JUNE 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! - Have your Student Complete the Pre-Advising Questionnaire
This ensures their career goals and interests align well with the major they were admitted to. - 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 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.
SOAR Information and Registration
Post SOAR To-Dos for Your Student
- Preferred Housing Contract Deadline: June 30th
- Optional Pre-Orientation Programs Application Deadline - July 9
- 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 student Springfield College email with a temporary password)
- Bill Due Date: August 1
- Vector Educational Models: Will be available in August (e-mailed to student directly)
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
