Congratulations and Welcome New Students

Register Now for New Student Orientation 

Welcome! The First Year Experience Program congratulates you on your decision to attend Alcorn State University! We hope you have a wonderful ASU Experience full of great memories. We know that transitioning to college can be both exciting and challenging. There are still some big decisions to be made and the First Year Experience Office would like to guide you through the process. 

To make this significant transition a little bit easier, Alcorn State University has a summer orientation program where new and transfer students can meet other classmates, learn about campus life, attend workshops,register for fall semester classes and talk with faculty and staff. Orientation is a great time to talk with current students, ask questions, and get a sneak peak of what to expect at ASU before the semester starts. 

Parents are also encouraged to attend Summer Orientation. While students are engaged, family members will also be engaged in orientation sessions. We realize as parents that you will have concerns from time to time, so we give you information and resources so you can assist your son or daughter along their journey. 

During the Summer Orientation Experience, students will: 

  • Have meaningful interactions with faculty, staff and peers. 
  • Become knowledgeable of campus resources and services that support academic and personal development. 
  • Build an educational plan for courses. Students will complete their fall semester class schedule during orientation. 

You are cordially invited to join us at Alcorn State University for Summer Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR). We look forward to seeing you in one of the sessions in June. The day will officially begin with check-in at 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. in the James L. Bolden Campus Union Building (Foyer). The program will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. 

SOAR 2013 Dates: 

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Freshmen and Transfer Students Simultaneously  

 

Saturday, June 22, 2013
Freshmen 

 

SOAR is a one-day event. 

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  

The First Year Experience Staff/FYE SOAR Peer Orientation Leaders are anxiously awaiting your arrival!  

Contact

 

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Patricia White, Director of First Year Experience at 601-877-3954 or email pwhite@alcorn.edu 

Ms. Cheryl Cayou, Administrative Assistant at 601-877-6226 or email ctcayou@alcorn.edu  

 

Additional Information

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