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Hi I'm Ellen. 

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I'm Andres and we're the student coordinators for PLUS Team. 

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PLUS Team stands for peer leaders understanding students. 

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We're here to talk to you and your families about SOAR

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WOU's summer orientation, advising, and registration program. 

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Admitted freshmen are required to attend a SOAR program at WOU in the month of June, July, or August. 

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SOAR programs are also scheduled in California and Hawaii in May. 

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Freshmen from California and Hawaii are invited to attend a SOAR program at WOU

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if they can't attend a program in their home state. 

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Your SOAR experience begins with check-in and getting your student ID card. 

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You'll meet WOU president Rex Fuller and our fellow PLUS team members. 

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Western Oregon University! 

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cheering

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Each student will be assigned to a small group led by a PLUS team member. 

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You'll attend the SOAR skit, each lunch at Valsetz Dining Hall, 

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and discuss the steps to register for fall classes. 

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One of the most important activities at SOAR is advising and class registration. 

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Students work directly with professors and advisors from their intended major

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to develop a schedule and register for fall classes. 

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Ellen some students may be wondering if their families should attend SOAR. 

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Absolutely. SOAR is intended for freshmen and their families. 

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The SOAR schedule includes information sessions for parents and family members

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that address topics such as financial aid, paying for tuition and other expenses, 

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university housing and dining and campus safety. 

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Students and their families also have the opportunity to attend a campus resource fair and tour the residence halls. 

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Registration for the California and Hawaii SOAR programs will be available in April. 

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Students can register for a campus SOAR program in May. 

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Please visit wou.edu/soar for more information 

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including the list of SOAR dates. 

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Or send an email to admissions@wou.edu.

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That's everything you need to know about SOAR. 

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We hope to see you at our next summer orientation and registration. 

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Go Wolves.

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Go Wolves.

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