Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR)
Start your Piper journey with new student orientation
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
2025 Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) sessions
2025 SOAR sessions will be held on the dates below. Hamline will email you when registration opens in mid-May and registration links will also be added in the schedule of dates below.
| SOAR Session 1 |
Tuesday, June 17 Check back for the registration link in mid-May. |
| SOAR Session 2 |
Wednesday, June 18 Check back for the registration link in mid-May. |
| SOAR Session 3 |
Friday, June 20 Check back for the registration link in mid-May. |
| SOAR Session 4 |
Tuesday, July 8 - virtual (primarily for those from out of state) Check back for the registration link in mid-May. |
| SOAR Session 5 |
Wednesday, July 9 Check back for the registration link in mid-May. |
| SOAR Session 6 |
Thursday, July 10 Check back for the registration link in mid-May. |
In the meantime, take a look at the handouts linked below to learn more about Hamline's student services and get information about upcoming deadlines for financial aid and billing.
Get to know Hamline University's student services
Dean of Students Office
New Student Programs
Counseling and Health Services
Residential Life
Student Administrative Services
Center for Academic Success and Achievement
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!
Learn what it means to be a Piper
Dedication, commitment... and a whole lot of fun. Our Summer Orientation and Registration program welcomes our newest students to the Hamline community.
Questions?
Please contact New Student Programs at newstudentprograms@hamline.edu.