Freshman SOAR
Our new student orientation program, Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR), for first-time college students aims to officially welcome and support the transition of new Eagles and their families to Texas A&M University-Texarkana. We achieve this by connecting students with peers, academic leadership, student support services, and opportunities for co-curricular engagement.
Our goal is to help connect you with everything you need to know about life as an Eagle. Additionally, you’ll meet with our academic advisors and register for your first semester of classes!
So, you’ve been accepted, now what? Let’s go through your next steps.
Click on the term in which you will begin classes:
Fall Student Orientation Information
We require participation in a two-day, overnight SOAR program for first-year students. At SOAR, presentations and small-group activities will help connect you with everything you need to know about life as an Eagle. Additionally, you’ll meet with our academic advisors and register for your first semester of classes!
Save the date! SOAR 2023 dates were:
- June 15-16, 2023 - CLOSED
- July 13-14, 2023 - CLOSED
- July 27-28, 2023 - CLOSED
Online Orientation Information
For students beginning coursework in August, please follow the following steps to fulfill your orientation requirements:
- Complete the online orientation
- Schedule an advising and registration appointment with your advisor. The scheduling link is provided at the end of the online orientation.
If you have questions please email soar@tamut.edu or call 903-223-1362.
Spring Student Orientation Information
For students beginning coursework in January, please follow the following steps to fulfill your orientation requirements:
- Complete the online orientation.
- Schedule an advising and registration appointment with your advisor. The scheduling link is provided at the end of the online orientation.
Summer Student Orientation Information
For students beginning coursework in June or July, please follow the following steps to fulfill your orientation requirements:
- Complete the online orientation (will open in mid-March)
- Schedule an advising and registration appointment with your advisor. The scheduling link is provided at the end of the online orientation.
- Attend Hatch Camp in August