Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR)

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Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) is the first of two mandatory orientation programs to help prepare you for an exceptional experience at Hamline. During this program, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Interact with offices and departments to get your questions answered
  • Meet other incoming first-year students and the New Student Mentors (NSMs)
  • Connect with the advising staff from the Center for Academic Success and Achievement to better understand the Hamline Plan and course registration
  • Register for your first semester of courses at Hamline
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New Hamline students at Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR)

2027 Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) sessions (tentative)


2027 SOAR sessions will tentatively be held on the dates below. 

For the most impactful and informative experience, students are highly encouraged to select an on-campus option, if possible. The virtual session is reserved for those students who live out of state.
 

Session Date
SOAR Session 1

Tuesday, June 15

SOAR Session 2

Wednesday, June 16

SOAR Session 3

Thursday, June 17

SOAR Session 4

Wednesday, July 14 - virtual (primarily for those from out of state)

SOAR Session 5

Thursday, July 15

SOAR Session 6

Friday, July 16

 

Get to know Hamline University's student services

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Dean of Students Office

Crystal Camacho, coordinator of New Student Programs
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New Student Programs

Counseling and Health Staff
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Counseling and Health Services

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Residential Life

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Student Administrative Services

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Center for Academic Success and Achievement


 

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Sessions for parents and guests

Parents and guests, we encourage you to come to orientation, too! Our in-person parent information sessions covered topics including public safety and the Student Administrative Services and Dean of Students offices. Some sessions on these dates will be for both students and guests, while others will be separate.

Parents and guests who are not able to attend an in-person SOAR session can access videos about the various offices across campus on the orientation website. Throughout the summer we will be posting these videos from offices across campus that cover information on student safety, financial aid, and more!

Questions?

Please contact New Student Programs at newstudentprograms@hamline.edu.

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