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SOAR Date options
For your first choice in date, be sure to register for SOAR early!
SOAR DATES
• Friday, June 14 • Saturday, June 15 • Tuesday, June 18 • Wednesday, June 19 • Friday, June 21 • Saturday, June 22 • Tuesday, June 25 • Wednesday, June 26
SOAR is Summer Orientation, Advisement and Registration. AT TEN DIN G S OAR I S YO U R N E XT ST E P TO BE CO M I N G A BE AR CAT.
What to expect at SOAR
• SOAR is a full-day program. Please plan to be on campus from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Meet and build connections with fellow Bearcats • Become familiar with Northwest’s campus and resources • View your class schedule and meet with an advisor
What your parents should expect at SOAR:
• Become familiar with Northwest’s services and resources • Meet staff from across campus • Learn how to support your new college student
Academic Advisement and Class Schedule Your class schedule will be customized based on:
• Your major and recommendations from your academic department or school • ACT score, high school transcript and earned AP credit, IB credit and dual credit • Scholarship requirements • Your participation in music ensembles, varsity sports and Academic Living Communities 2
• The course preferences you select when registering for SOAR
Register for SOAR at nwmissouri.edu/login/ • Click on CatPAWS
• Log in/Enter Secure Area using your User ID (919#) and PIN • Click the SOAR tab • Select SOAR Registration Registering for SOAR will take approximately 15 minutes. Parents, it is important that your student is present to select course preferences and confirm personal information.
After you register, you will know your SOAR date immediately and will receive a confirmation email within a week. As SOAR approaches, you will receive additional information about the day. Review FAQs about SOAR at nwmissouri.edu/admissions/fye/soar/faqs.htm
For more information and to view the schedule for your SOAR day, visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/fye/soar/index.htm.
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We can’t wait to see you! In the meantime, here are some items you can complete before attending SOAR: • Apply for housing in CatPAWS • Complete FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov • Complete the Health History Form and bring it to SOAR. Find it at nwmissouri.edu/wellness/PDF/ HealthForm.pdf • Submit final high school and community college transcripts
Log in to CatPAWS to view your personalized checklist. Need to change your major? Email ota@nwmissouri.edu
Have any questions?
Call 800.633.1175 or 660.562.1951 and ask for a member of the SOAR team or email us at ota@nwmissouri.edu. @nwmostate
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