Student
Orientation
And
Resources

 Yes, guests are welcome to attend SOAR with you. For the June SOAR program, students may bring up to two guests. For the January SOAR program, guests are also welcome to join you.

Please note that on-campus lodging is not available for guests during either SOAR program. For your convenience, we have provided a list of nearby hotels where your guests may stay.

We recommend submitting as much of this material as possible before your appointment; however, we also recognize that test scores or class grades may not be finalized when you meet with an advisor. If that’s the case, please bring a list of the credits you expect to transfer. 

Your advisor will work with you and this information and may recommend scheduling a virtual follow-up appointment after it is released to make any necessary changes to your schedule. 

Students should log in to their student portal to pay the orientation fee. 

To register for SOAR, students must first pay the enrollment deposit. Students who have made their deposits will receive SOAR information via their Lynchburg email accounts. 

If you haven’t already done so, please make sure to upload a photo to your Arrival Portal for your student ID. You will need to use your University of Lynchburg credentials to log in to the portal.

If you are having trouble uploading your photo please reach out directly to Campus Safety and Security by email at [email protected]

The link to upload the photo is: https://campus.lynchburg.edu/photo

It’s recommended to come to your advising appointment with the following information:

• Have your planned major in mind (and minor, if applicable)
  • If you are not ready to declare a major, consider bringing ideas for majors or topics you’d like to explore during your first year.

• Transfer credits, including AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, and any other form of college credit you expect to receive.
• Your practice or work schedule, if applicable.
• A willingness to be open and talk about your goals!

Your Academic Advisor will schedule your first-year courses based on the information you provide in your Schedule Preference Form. At SOAR, you’ll meet one-on-one with an advisor to discuss this schedule and make any changes. 

For advising appointments, we want students to actively plan their first academic semester and build a professional relationship with their academic advisor. 

While you are welcome to view courses in MyHive and schedule them at your convenience, you will need to meet with an advisor and obtain approval before registering for classes. An advisor will walk you through the registration process in MyHive during SOAR. 

For further questions, please email us at [email protected]. Our team is here to help you with any questions you might have.

Accessibility and Disability Resources (ADR) works with students who wish to request disability accommodations in the areas of academics, housing, emotional support animals, and dietary needs.  This process will start with new students beginning at the end of May.  It is critical for students seeking accommodations to plan for this process no less than two weeks before move-in dates.

If you are interested in receiving information or have questions, please email [email protected].

Yes. Attendance is required for all new and incoming undergraduate students. It’s a crucial first step to starting your journey at Lynchburg. 

Please contact [email protected] to request a fee waiver or deferral. 

During the January SOAR, guests do not have separate programming, but are welcome to join you.

 If you don’t complete the necessary enrollment steps by published deadlines, you may be dropped from your schedule of courses and removed from housing assignments. 

You can change your password at passport.lynchburg.edu, or contact our ITR Help Desk at 434.544.8350 or [email protected]

 Student Orientation and Resources (SOAR) is an essential program that welcomes new students to the University of Lynchburg. It’s an opportunity to learn about campus life and academic resources and to connect with fellow students, faculty, and staff. 

SOAR can help you connect with other Hornets, the University, and the surrounding community. 

We will be having a light continental breakfast during January SOAR. Meal plans will be active so you will be able to buy your meals in any of the dining locations. For commuter students without a meal plan, meal tickets will be given to you at SOAR Check-in.

Please bring bedding or a sleeping bag, casual clothing, comfortable shoes, toiletries, a towel and washcloth, and a reusable water bottle. We will have vending machines for drinks only, so you may want to bring your favorite snacks along! 

You will be staying in a traditional residence hall double room with shared hallway bathrooms.