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DISCOVER S.O.A.R. (Student Orientation, Advising & Registration)

3STEPStoSOAR

ONE: PICK A DATE

The available dates for our WINTER TERM SOAR programs are listed below. Remember to rank ALL of the dates.  The sooner you return your request card with your top date picks, the more likely you are to get your first choice.  SVSU’s SOAR programs are filled on a first come, first served basis.  

TWO: FILL OUT THE REQUEST CARD

Complete and return the SOAR Request Card listed below and we will assign you an orientation date based on your preferences and program availability. There is a $20 required, non-refundable fee to attend SOAR.   Be sure to complete the foreign language placement card as well.

THREE: WAIT FOR THE CONFIRMATION CARD

Watch for your confirmation packet in the mail.  It will let you know the specific date you will need to attend SOAR.   

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the number of students attending SOAR, students cannot switch SOAR dates once registered. You MUST attend only the specific SOAR date listed in your confirmation packet.

  SOARREQUESTCARD

 

1. Print the request card and rank order your first through fourth choice of programs you would like to attend. (26 KB, download Acrobat Reader).

2. Please note: Student Orientation and Registration is filled on a first come, first served basis.  It is important to rank your preferences in case your first preference is full.  SOAR begins and ends at times listed on the request card; you will need to be here for that entire time in order to complete the program.   

3. Return this card.  Please include the $20.00 non-refundable SOAR fee and make your check or money order payable to: SVSU.  All students must return this card to reserve their spot in SOAR.  Mail the card to:

                                            Saginaw Valley State University
                                            Student Orientation Academic Registration
                                            7400 Bay Rd
                                            University Center, MI 48710

Note:  You will receive a confrmation in the mail regarding your SOAR date.  

As you SOAR into SVSU...Tell us if you studied a foreign language in high school!

 If you studied a foreign language in high school, we want to encourage you to continue that language study at SVSU.  Completion of foreign language courses in high school will allow you to enroll in more appropriate levels of language courses at Saginaw Valley.  On the SOAR Request Card please indicate the number of years that you have studied a foreign language so that advisors will have accurate placement information available at your SOAR program. 

HIGH SCHOOL LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE                            RECOMMENDED SVSU COURSES 

None............................................................................111: Elementary Language I
One year.......................................................................111: Elementary Language I
                                                                                   112: Elementary Language II
Two years......................................................................112: Elementary Language II
                                                                                   211: Intermediate Language I
Three or more years.........................................................211: Intermediate  Language I
                                                                                   212: Intermediate Language II

Note: Foriegn language study is not required.  These guidelines are for placement recommendation purposes only.  Students can check with advisors or faculty members for more information regarding enrollment in language courses.