Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR)

Time​

Activity​

Location​

12–5 p.m.

SOAR Registration/Check-In and Family Souvenir Photo​

• New first-time and transfer/second-degree students​

• Registered parent and guest​

Priority check in is based on the student's last name: ​

• A–K: Arrival Time: 12–2:30 p.m.
• L–Z: Arrival Time: 2:30–5 p.m.​

 Lawson Residential Hall​

5–6:30 p.m.

Class of 2029 “Welcome to the Nest” Dinner​

Students will meet and dine with their SOAR leader and respective group!​

W.G. Pearson Cafeteria​

6:45–7:15 p.m.

SOAR and Campus Rules and Expectations 

• Residential Life​

• Student Conduct and Community Standards​

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NCCU Student Center Event Hall​

7:15– 9:15 p.m.

SOARchella: New Eagle Edition, #2029​

For entry, students must show the receipt of their Eagle Card photograph upload.​

NCCU Student Center Event Hall​

9:15 p.m. ​

Announcements, Departmental Commercial Breaks, and Reminders​

NCCU Student Center Event Hall​

9:30 p.m.​

Evening Room Check/Hall Meeting​

Students are not prohibited to leave the residential hall. ​

NCCU Student Center Event Hall​

Time​

Activity​

Location​

7:30-9 a.m.​

Rise and Shine ’29 Breakfast​

W.G. Pearson Dining Hall​

9:15–9:45 a.m. ​

Class of 2029 – SOAR Cohort Photograph​

O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium​

10–11 a.m.​

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Wear Your Favorite NCCU Paraphernalia Day

Welcome Tunnel ​

Wings of Welcome: Opening Session ​

Eagle Leadership Welcome: Your Journey Begins Here​

• Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon​

• Division of Student Affairs Executive Leadership​

• Office of Undergraduate Admissions​

• Campus Police and Public Safety​

"Official" SOAR Leader Introductions​

 Skit: Eagle’s Insight: Navigating Campus Life​

• Performed by the 2025 SOAR Leaders​

NCCU Student Center Event Hall​

11 a.m.–12 p.m.​

Eagle Feud: Money Matters – Game Show Edition!​

Departments to be highlighted:​

• Scholarships and Student Aid​

• Student Accounting​

• PNC Bank​

NCCU Student Center Event Hall​

12–1:30 p.m.​

Lunch​

University Honors Program Luncheon – Honors Program Students Only

W.G. Pearson Dining Hall​

​W.G. Pearson Dining Hall Banquet Room​

1:45–4:45 p.m.​

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Departmental Exploration Workshops​

• Campus Enterprises​

• Transportation Services​

• Information Technology Services​

• Counseling Center​

• Student Health & Wellness​

• Campus Recreation and Wellness​

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• Student Accessibility Services (SAS)​

• Student Conduct and Community Standards​

• Residential Life​

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• Student Development and Support​

• Community Engagement and Service​

• Career and Professional Development​

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• University College​

​Test your New Eagle Knowledge: Kahoot Review​

This review will be conducted by the SOAR Leaders. ​

(Students will remain in last session location to participate in trivia).​

Various Locations (Rotations Guided by SOAR Leaders)

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A.E. Student Union Student Union Lobby, Lee Biology Building Auditorium, Miller-Morgan Auditorium, Hubbard Totten Auditorium and NCCU Student Center Event Hall.​

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5–6:30 p.m.​

Mix and Mingle with your Major - Dinner ​

W.G. Pearson Dining Hall​

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6:45–9:30 p.m.​

Drop Down and Get Your Eagle On​

• Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL)​

• Student Government Association (SGA)​

• Royal Court​

• Eagle Talent Showcase​

• Student Organization Showcase​

• Evening Social ​

NCCU Student Center Event Hall​

9:30 p.m. ​

Pre-Departure Guidelines and Announcements ​

NCCU Student Center Event Hall​

9:45 p.m.​

Evening Room Check/Hall Meeting​

NCCU Student Center Event Hall​

Time​

Activity​

Location​

7–8:30 a.m.​

Breakfast​

W.G. Pearson Dining Hall​

8:45–9 a.m.​

Meet the College Deans Video​

NCCU Student Center Event Hall​

9–9:30 a.m.​

Student Success 101​

Pre-Advising Instructions​

• University College​

NCCU Student Center Event Hall​

9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Discover and Engage: Register for Success​

• Campus Tour (Scavenger Hunt)​

• Departmental/Organization Service Fair​

• Advising and Class Registration​

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1–2 p.m.​

Farewell SOAR Cookout​

• Parent and Family Association Pinning​

Greek Bowl​

Rain Location: W.G. Pearson Cafeteria

1–3 p.m.​

Eagle Card Distribution / Pickup​

Greek Bowl & Lee Biology Building​

2–3 p.m.​

Residential Hall Checkout ​

Lawson Residential Hall​

Time​

Activity​

Location​

12–5 p.m.​

SOAR Registration/Check-In and Family Souvenir Photo​

• New first-time and transfer/second-degree students​

• Registered parent and guest​

Priority check in is based on the student's last name: ​

• A–K: Arrival Time: 12–2:30 p.m.
• L–Z: Arrival Time: 2:30–5 p.m.

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Lawson Residential Hall​

5–6:30 p.m.​

Class of 2029 “Welcome to the Nest” Parent and Student Dinner

W.G. Pearson Cafeteria​

Time​

Activity​

Location​

7:30–9 a.m.​

Rise and Shine ’29 Breakfast​

W.G. Pearson Dining Hall​

9:15–9:45 a.m. ​

Class of 2029 Parent / Guest – SOAR Cohort Photograph​

O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium​

10–11 a.m. ​

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​NCCU Paraphernalia Day

Welcome Tunnel ​

Wings of Welcome: Opening Session ​

Eagle Leadership Welcome: Your Journey Begins Here​

• Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon​
• Division of Student Affairs Executive Leadership​
• Office of Undergraduate Admissions​
• Police and Public Safety​

Skit: Eagle’s Insight: Navigating Campus Life​

• Performed by the SOAR Leaders​

Official SOAR Leader Introductions​

NCCU Student Center Event Hall​

11–12 p.m.​

Eagle Leadership Talk​

Division of Student Affairs Executive Leadership and Campus Police and Public Safety

NCCU Student Center Rear Event Hall​

12–12:30 p.m.​

University College

NCCU Student Center Rear Event Hall​

12:30–1:30 p.m.​

Lunch​

W.G. Pearson Dining Hall​

1:45–4 p.m.​

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Office of the University Registrar​

1:45–2 p.m.​

SOAR Leader Takeover

2–2:30 p.m.​

Office of Veteran Affairs​

2:30–2:45 p.m.​

Student Accounting​

2:45–3 p.m.​

Scholarships and Student Aid​

3–3:45 p.m.​

Residential Life​

3:45–4 p.m.​

NCCU Student Center Rear Event Hall​

4–5 p.m.​

Taking Care of NCCU Eagle Business​

Various Locations, NCCU Campus​

5:15–6:30 p.m.​

Class of ’29 Eagle Parent and Guest Mixer/Evening Social​

W.G. Pearson Banquet Hall ​

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Time​

Activity​

Location​

7–8:30 a.m.​

Breakfast​

W.G. Pearson Dining Hall​

8:45–9:45 a.m.​

Campus Tour (includes visit to the University Bookstore)​

NCCU Student Center Rear Event Hall​

10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.​

Student Advocacy ​

10–10:30 a.m.​

Campus Police and Clery Compliance​

10:30–11 a.m.​

University Honors​

11–11:30 a.m.​

Student Health​

11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.​

Student Accessibility Services and TRIO Services​

12–12:30 p.m.​

NCCU Student Center Rear Event Hall​

12–1 p.m.​

Discover and Engage: Register for Success​

Departmental/Organization Service Fair​

A.E. Student Union Lobby​

1–2 p.m.​

Farewell SOAR Cookout​

Parent and Family Association Pinning​

Greek Bowl​

2–3 p.m.​

Assist Student with Residential Hall Checkout ​

Lawson Residential Hall