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.
Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR)
SOAR Academic Advising FAQs
Info Accordions
SOAR advising for University College students (freshmen and transfer students with less than 52 credit hours) will take place during your scheduled SOAR date. Due to the large number of students attending SOAR, academic advising will only consist of 5–10 minutes per student. However, you will have the opportunity to follow up with your temporary advisor if you have any questions. During your first semester, advising sessions will typically be 30–40 minutes.
University College students who do not attend advising during their specified time risk being dropped from their enrolled courses. Speaking with an advisor during SOAR is required for University College students.
The University College advising team will complete schedules on your behalf based upon the following factors: course availability, major declared, Advance Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), TOEFL, Early College (EC) or Transfer (TR) credits as indicated on your high school transcript, completed ACT/SAT scores and modern foreign language placement scores. Instructions on how to review your schedule will be provided during SOAR.
Our University College advisors are experts on the University’s curriculums and knowledgeable about degree requirements for various majors. The advising team will complete schedules on your behalf based upon the following factors: course availability, major declared, Advance Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), TOEFL, Early College (EC) or Transfer (TR) credits as indicated on your high school transcript, completed ACT/SAT scores and modern foreign language placement scores.
We know you may have several questions regarding your schedule and may want to request adjustments. However, due to current course availability and restrictions, options are limited. Therefore, schedule adjustments will only be permissible based on the following factors:
- If you are enrolled in a course for which you are anticipating receiving AP, IB, TOEFL, EC, TR credits
- If you are or will be engaged in military service
- If you are seeking to change your primary major. Minors options will be discussed during your fall advisement session.
- If you have student accessibility service accommodations
Orientation is designed to answer many of the questions you may have about being a new Eagle. You will have an opportunity during SOAR to ask questions.
Permanent advisor assignments will be issued during the second week of classes. However, the advisor who you work with during SOAR will remain your primary point of contact for advising until your permanent assignment is provided. A welcome communication will be sent to you in mid to late August from your permanent advisor.
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.
Be advised, that SOAR is a mandatory, in-person event, for all first-time, transfer and second-degree seeking (if the first degree was not at NCCU) students.
SOAR 2024 Session Dates
- Thursday, January 4, 2024 (all Spring 2024 admits)
- Monday, May 14, 2024 (Summer 1 and Dual Summer admits only)
- Sunday, June 2–Tuesday, June 4 (new first-time) (closed)
- Wednesday, June 5 (transfer)
- Sunday, June 23–Tuesday, June 25 (new first-time) (closed)
- Note: Students in the Aspiring Eagles Academy (AEA) and student-athletes will attend this session
- Wednesday, June 26 (transfer)
- Sunday, July 7 –Tuesday, July 9 (new first-time)
- Wednesday, July 10 (Transfer)
- Sunday, July 14–Tuesday, July 16 (new first-time)
- Wednesday, July 17 (transfer)
- Sunday, July 21–Tuesday, July 23 (new first-time)
- Wednesday, July 24 (transfer)
- Wednesday, August 14–Friday, August 16 (all students)
A full itinerary will be provided at orientation.
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