SOAR into Life @ GSC!
Welcome
to Gainesville State College! As
a new freshman or transfer student, you’re bound to have tons of
questions about GSC – you know you’re accepted, but what’s next?
SOAR (Student
Orientation,
Advisement, and Registration)
will help you answer just that, providing an introduction to the college
and helping you feel more comfortable at GSC.
Our
orientation program is designed to give you a broad overview of the many
campus resources we have available. You’ll learn about several
departments – including Academic Advising, Disability Services,
Financial Aid, and Student Life – and learn basic information
about registration and course planning for your first semester. You’ll
even get to meet with an advisor and register for classes!*
Parent/Guest Session While
students register for classes, parents and guests are invited to tour
the campus and attend a special session that answers remaining questions
and more. We’ll explore, in depth, students’ transition to college and
how you can best support their success. You’ll even have an
opportunity to network with ‘veteran’ and new college parents, as well
as sign up for our monthly parent newsletter. (Watch this space for
links to parent information, which is currently being developed!)
*Please
note that because parents/guests cannot attend registration with their
students, course selection and class load should be discussed prior to
attending SOAR.
Making a Reservation to Attend SOAR
SOAR
sessions are held at both the Gainesville and Oconee campuses prior to
the start of each academic term. All students (regardless of campus
preference) are encouraged to attend the soonest possible SOAR
session to ensure the widest variety of classes from which to choose
during registration. SOAR generally lasts about 2.5 hours, not
including check-in.
All
first-time freshmen are required to attend SOAR; new transfer
students are strongly encouraged to attend.
Placement test requirements (as outlined in the admissions letter)
must be completed prior to your scheduled SOAR date.
Sign up for SOAR
ADMITTED STUDENTS ONLY
(Due to space constraints, full sessions will not be overloaded.
Additional sessions will be added as needed throughout the summer.)
Questions about Oconee Campus SOAR sessions? Email
Emily Kittrell |