Alcorn State University will host its Summer Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR) on several dates throughout the summer of 2024 — June 27, July 6, and July 18.

From 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. on each date, accepted fall 2024 first-time freshmen and transfer students and two guests are invited to visit campus and speak with essential offices to support their successful completion of registration processes.

Representatives from the Admissions, Academic Advising, Housing, and Financial Aid offices will be present at the event.

“We are so happy and excited to have our incoming new students who have chosen Alcorn State University as their new home for the next four years,” said Roy Burr, University coordinator of first and second-year experience. “Their Brave journey starts when they arrive on campus for SOAR, ensuring they have the information needed to begin a successful first year.”

Burr shared that, throughout the day-long orientation, new students have multiple opportunities to meet fellow first-year students as well as the faculty and staff who will help guide them through the next four years as they earn their chosen degrees. “They will have opportunities to get to know the campus as they gain a more solid understanding of campus policies and resources. They will also meet with their academic advisor to discuss their fall schedule, learn some of our campus traditions, start to forge community bonds, and discuss and begin to develop integral college life skills.”

All incoming freshmen and first-time transfer students must participate in this event. Registration for the June 15 session is now closed. Students are encouraged to apply quickly for the remaining sessions.

Students should visit https://www.alcorn.edu/academics/university-college/new-student-orientation/ and click on their chosen date to register to attend.

A $30 non-refundable registration fee is required to participate. Payments should be made online when registering for your preferred SOAR date.

“The start of a new year is always an exciting time, and we can’t wait to see all of our new Braves here this summer at Alcorn. Go, Braves!” Burr said.

For more information, contact University College at [email protected] or 601-877-6226.