Student Orientation and Registration (S.O.A.R)

Students who have been admitted for the Fall 2023 semester will need to attend a Student Orientation and Registration at Paul Smith's College. This event is commonly referred to as S.O.A.R. During the event deposited students and their families or guests are welcome to attend. There will be separate programming available for students and their guests. Checkin will be from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. EST with programming starting at 10 a.m. EST. The event will conclude by 4 p.m. EST.

Tasks due before or by July 1:

• Request all final high school and/or college transcripts be sent to Paul Smith's College Admissions office.
• Request all final Advanced Placement Exams (AP) or International   Baccalaureate test scores be sent to Paul Smith's College Admissions office.
• Math Placement Exam must be taken and/or Math transfer credits must have been approved by registrar.

During S.O.A.R you will be provided with great detail and insight about Paul Smith's College and your Fall enrollment:

• You will get your schedule, as long as all above tasks have been completed.
• Department Meetings will occur with both students and parents/guests.
• Meet your future classmates and potentially your roommate.
• Financial Aid and Student Accounts will be available for those who may require their assistance.
• Get your Paul Smith's College ID card.

There will be a lot happening this day so please be sure you've communicated with Jessica Appleby (jappleby@paulsmiths.edu), our first-year experience coordinator if you have any questions.