Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration

We're open and available virtually

Orientation & Transition Programs staff are working remotely during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) in response to COVID-19.

Please contact us via email at NewBears@MissouriState.edu or by phone at 417-836-7641. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Ready to start a new adventure and make your Missouri Statement? It all begins at SOAR.

At SOAR, you'll:

Bond with other new Missouri State Bears.
Learn about opportunities and resources Missouri State offers you.
Speak with faculty and academic advisors about your future plans.
Register for classes.

SOAR Dates and Schedules

View dates and a schedule of events for upcoming SOAR sessions.

Family Orientation

Learn more about orientation for parents and family members.

MSU How-To

Find instructions for completing common tasks for new students.

Who attends SOAR?

New students with fewer than 24 credit hours earned AFTER high school graduation are required to attend SOAR. Other orientation options are available for transfer students and adult/non-traditional students.

SOAR also offers orientation for family members of new students.

COVID-19 Advisory

Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration

We're open and available virtually

Register for SOAR

Prepare for your session

Arrive and check-in for SOAR

SOAR Dates and Schedules

Family Orientation

MSU How-To

Who attends SOAR?