Family SOAR 2025
1-Day Session
Optional Advising Session*
Students Only. Communications Building
Check-In for all SOAR Attendees
Norton Auditorium
SOAR Kickoff
Norton Auditorium
“Transitions” with Dr. Andrea Hunt
Get advice on how to guide your student through the transition to college with confidence and care.
Group Meeting
Breakout Sessions
Family Connections
GUC Performance Center | Explore the University Family Portal, learn about upcoming family events, and discover how to stay connected with the university.
Safety and Wellbeing
GUC Banquet Hall B | Learn about campus safety, health resources, and how we support student wellbeing throughout their college experience.
Student Success
GUC Banquet Hall A | Gain insights on how to support your student's academic success.
Housing and Residence Life
GUC Room 200 | Learn about on-campus housing and how we support students living in our campus communities.
Student Panel
GUC Loft | Hear from current students about their college experiences and get your questions answered during this interactive Q&A session.
Lunch/Campus Resources and Organizations Browse Fair
Mane Market and Student Recreation Center (SRC)
Browse Fair
Student Rec Center
Lunch
Mane Market
Breakout Sessions
Family Connections
GUC Performance Center | Explore the University Family Portal, learn about upcoming family events, and discover how to stay connected with the university.
Safety and Wellbeing
GUC Banquet Hall B | Learn about campus safety, health resources, and how we support student wellbeing throughout their college experience.
Student Success
GUC Banquet Hall A | Gain insights on how to support your student's academic success.
Housing and Residence Life
GUC Room 200 | Learn about on-campus housing and how we support students living in our campus communities.
Student Panel
GUC Loft | Hear from current students about their college experiences and get your questions answered during this interactive Q&A session.
Money Talks
GUC Performance Center | Get helpful information on managing college costs and campus resources from Financial Aid, Listerhill Credit Union, and Dining Services.
Group Meeting
SOAR Graduation**
Norton Auditorium
* Students may register for fall classes beginning May 1. It is highly recommended that you meet one-on-one with your advisor before attending your SOAR session. Should you choose not to schedule a one-on-one meeting with your academic advisor, please register for the optional group advising session on the morning of your SOAR session. You can opt in to day-of advising on your SOAR reservation form or by emailing soar@una.edu. To schedule an advising appointment outside of your SOAR session, please visit una.edu/findyouradvisor.
** The June 9th Honors SOAR session will follow the same schedule as the regular one-day student sessions, with a few adjustments. These include the addition of Honors College mentors, changes in locations for breakout sessions, and the replacement of SOAR graduation with a closing reception at Harrison Plaza hosted by the Cole Honors College.
Family SOAR 2025
2-Day Session
Day 1: Sunday, June 22nd
Check-In
Olive Hall
SOAR Kickoff
Norton Auditorium
“Transitions” with Dr. Andrea Hunt
Get advice on how to guide your student through the transition to college with confidence and care.
Group Meeting
Family Dismissal & Evening on Your Own
On-Campus overnight accommodations are not provided for family members.
Day 2: Monday, June 23rd
Optional Breakfast with Students
Mane Market
Group Meeting
GUC 1st Floor Atrium
Breakout Sessions
Family Connections
GUC Performance Center | Explore the University Family Portal, learn about upcoming family events, and discover how to stay connected with the university.
Safety and Wellbeing
GUC Banquet Hall B | Learn about campus safety, health resources, and how we support student wellbeing throughout their college experience.
Student Success
GUC Banquet Hall A | Gain insights on how to support your student's academic success.
Housing and Residence Life
GUC Room 200 | Learn about on-campus housing and how we support students living in our campus communities.
Student Panel
GUC Loft | Hear from current students about their college experiences and get your questions answered during this interactive Q&A session.
Lunch/Campus Resources and Organizations Browse Fair
Mane Market and Student Recreation Center (SRC)
Browse Fair
Student Rec Center
Lunch
Mane Market
Breakout Sessions
Family Connections
GUC Performance Center | Explore the University Family Portal, learn about upcoming family events, and discover how to stay connected with the university.
Safety and Wellbeing
GUC Banquet Hall B | Learn about campus safety, health resources, and how we support student wellbeing throughout their college experience.
Student Success
GUC Banquet Hall A | Gain insights on how to support your student's academic success.
Housing and Residence Life
GUC Room 200 | Learn about on-campus housing and how we support students living in our campus communities.
Student Panel
GUC Loft | Hear from current students about their college experiences and get your questions answered during this interactive Q&A session.
Money Talks
GUC Performance Center | Get helpful information on managing college costs and campus resources from Financial Aid, Listerhill Credit Union, and Dining Services.
Group Meeting
SOAR Graduation
Norton Auditorium