Unable to attend SOAR?
If you are entering Missouri State for the Spring 2021 semester and did not attend SOAR, view our instructions for meeting with your advisor and registering for classes.
We're open and available virtually
For the health and safety of our staff, students, and MSU community members, 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 as we respond, and we look forward to helping you transition successfully to Missouri State University.
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.
Housing at SOAR
See details about our required overnight housing during two-day sessions.
Family Orientation
Learn more about orientation for parents and family members.
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.