Welcome to ROAR Orientation!
Congratulations on your acceptance to UNA! To enhance the start of your UNA journey, we offer five ROAR Orientation sessions to all incoming students throughout June and July. ROAR allows you to learn about the University's services, resources, and involvement opportunities. Information on essentials such as financial aid, parking decals, meal plans, housing, tuition, and more will be provided.
ROAR is highly encouraged for all incoming freshmen and transfer students. The majority of our ROAR Orientation sessions are one day with students having the option to attend one overnight two-day session. One-day ROAR sessions cost $80 per student and $35 per family member. The two-day overnight session cost $125 per student and $35 per family member.
Learn more about your ROAR experience below.
Meet your future classmates.
ROAR groups are focused, engaging groups that allow you access to a trained ROAR counselor and help you meet other classmates in a low-pressure environment.
Learn about campus resources.
Consider your resources with a course schedule in mind. Take advantage of New Student Advising on May 4th, 2026 and arrive at ROAR Orientation with a schedule prepared so you can understand your resources for a successful first semester.
Get ready for college life.
Learn more about what to expect regarding daily campus activities, how to access resources, and where your classes are located.
Learn the "business" side of being a student.
ROAR is your first opportunity to learn about basic tasks you will need to complete each semester - from course registration to billing to Financial Aid acceptance. Get a solid foundation for the basics that you will need year after year!
Connect with faculty and staff.
You're more than a number - At UNA, we are committed to a student experience that focuses on building relationships. Our students are more than a student ID or course registration, and we are committed to helping you establish relationships that can influence your time at UNA and your future career.
Take care of last-minute business.
ROAR is the perfect place to make sure small details aren't overlooked. Your ROAR Counselor can assist with checking on details you need to complete like submitting final high school transcripts, setting up your Mane Card student ID, and more!
Gain peace of mind.
UNA's goal with ROAR is to make sure you feel ready for college in all the ways that count. That's why we provide counselors for both students and family members- so everyone can spend their last few weeks before move-in reassured that UNA is thinking of you!
UNA will open New Student Advising Appointment reservations on May 4, 2026. Students should complete advising ahead of their ROAR session. New transfer students can access advising as soon as they are admitted to UNA, but may have to wait until pre-registration opens for each unique term. Connect with your advisor by searching your major, and learn more about your next steps to enrolling in courses as a new student.
