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Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR)

SOAR is for first-time students who have recently graduated from high school and transfer students from a community college or other four-year institution; it is designed to help you make a smooth transition to life at NCCU. During this orientation, you will immerse yourself in NCCU's traditions, campus culture and academic programs. You will also learn about the exciting new experiences and challenges you may encounter during your first year, including academic expectations and student life.

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SOAR Registration Information

Registration Fee:

  • First-year, transfer and second-degree seeking students (if the first-degree was not at NCCU): $250

We know that you are excited about embarking on this next step in your academic career, and we are here to guide you each step of the way as you take the final steps to join us at the Nest.

You will receive an email notification when you are able to begin completing the Before You SOAR Checklist, allowing you to register for SOAR.

Be advised that SOAR is mandatory for all first-time, transfer and second-degree seeking (if the first-degree was not at NCCU) students.

SOAR 2023 Session Dates

  • Tuesday, May 9 (Summer 1 admits only)
  • Sunday, June 4–Tuesday, June 6 (First-Year)
  • Wednesday, June 7 (Transfer)
  • Sunday, June 11–Tuesday, June 13 (First-Year)
  • Wednesday, June 14 (Transfer)
  • Sunday, June 25–Tuesday, June 27 (First-Year)
  • Wednesday, June 28 (Transfer)
  • Sunday, July 9–Tuesday, July 11 (First-Year)
  • Wednesday, July 12 (Transfer)  
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A full itinerary will be provided at orientation.

Durham Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott
Durham Near Duke University Downtown
1815 Front Street
Durham, NC 27705
Telephone: 919-309-1500

Durham Marriott
201 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701
Telephone: 919-768-6015

Millennium Durham
2800 Campus Walk Avenue
Durham, NC 27705
Telephone: 919-383-8575

The Durham Hotel
315 East Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
Telephone: 919-768-8830

21c Museum Hotel Durham
111 North Corcoran Street
Durham, NC 27701
Telephone: 833-441-1250

Comfort Inn Research Triangle Park
4507 Apex Hwy/NC-55
Durham, NC 27713
Telephone: 919-361-2656

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham
2515 Meridian Parkway
Durham, NC 27713
Telephone: 919-361-4660

Before You SOAR

To assist you in your registration to NCCU, we have created a Before You SOAR Checklist Overview page.

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