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SOAR: Student Orientation, Advising & Resources
College of Science & Mathematics: General Information

SOAR for first-time freshmen in the College of Science & Mathematics will take place on Thursday, July 24, 2008 for all majors. Transfer students: please visit the Transfer Student Options page for specific information regarding advising. The College of Science & Mathematics includes the following majors:
 
July 24, 2008    
For Freshmen Only*
To secure your space, your payment and reservation must be made by July 17, 2008.
   
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Kinesiology
  • Mathematics
  • Microbiology
  • Physics
  • Statistics
   

Please use the major listed on your acceptance letter or on My Cal Poly.
 
Student Reservation:
Includes an academic portfolio, a 2007-09 Cal Poly catalog, parking permit for the day and one lunch ticket.
EOP Students: $25
SOAR Scholarship Students: $25
All Other Students Up To July 1: $100
All Other Students After July 1: $125
 
Parent Orientation Reservation:
Includes programming, a set of materials and lunch for one parent. The Parent Orientation is in English only. We recommend that members of the same household purchase one parent orientation reservation and any other additional lunch tickets necessary.
 
Up To July 1: $50
After July 1: $75
Additional Lunch Tickets: $12 per person

Proceed to the Sign Up page for information on how to reserve your spot at SOAR!

SOAR Refund Policy
Your partial refund request for SOAR fees (student and parent) will need to be authorized by the program supervisor. Lunch tickets are non-refundable. You must request a cancellation 24 hours before the start of your program session day. A refund request that is approved is subject to a cancellation fee of $40 to cancel a student reservation and $20 to cancel a parent reservation. Again, requests for refunds will not be considered after your program session has begun. Request must be made in writing (Preferred by e-mail to soar@calpoly.edu ; Subject line: Refund Request for SOAR - student's name).

We ask that your request include the following information:
  • Purpose for request
  • Student's full name
  • Student's major
  • Student's e-mail address
  • Student's phone number
  • What was originally ordered (student reservation, parent reservation, additional lunch tickets)
Summer Institute Students:
You are encouraged to make your own choice regarding your attendance to SOAR. In addition to the main advising session, there will be other activities that will provide an opportunity for you to connect with other students, faculty and staff in your college. However, if attending SOAR would be a hardship, feel free to contact your SAS (SI) academic advisor by calling (805) 756-2301.
  • If you choose to attend SOAR, follow the SOAR sign up steps and see you in July for SOAR and again in August for SI!
  • If you are not able to attend SOAR, call the number above to get registration assistance over the phone and see you in August for SI!
  • With both options above, while at Summer Institute, we will provide a registration follow-up session as part of the SI orientation to ensure that your fall quarter schedule is the best one possible for you!
Keep in mind that you will register for classes on-line via CP Reg on your designated registration date prior to arriving on campus for Summer Institute. It is expected that you will either participate in SOAR or a phone advising appointment with your SAS (SI) academic advisor prior to your course registration date. See you at SOAR and/or SI!

Click here to view the Summer Institute website.

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Updated: 7/2/2008

Student Life & Leadership
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
(805) 756-2476
studentlife@calpoly.edu