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January New Student Checklist

SOAR 2023

Welcome to the University of Lynchburg! SOAR (student orientation and registration) offers first-years, transfer, and post-traditional students an overview of life at Lynchburg and is required of all new students. You will meet great people and be introduced to many aspects of the University including student life, academics, and resources available to you as a new Hornet.

Key Dates

  • Jan. 19, 2023: Move-in to residence halls
  • Jan. 20, 2023: SOAR
  • Jan. 23, 2023: First day of spring classes

Be sure you have completed this checklist before attending SOAR:

1. Make an Advising Appointment

Make an advising appointment by contacting Meg Dillon in the Advising and Academic Resource Center (AARC) at dillon_ma@lynchburg.edu.

2. Submit an official copy of your final transcript.

After paying your enrollment deposit, you must submit an official transcript from all institutions you have attended. If you’re a transfer student, we’ll do an official credit evaluation once we’ve received your transcript(s).

Once we have received your official transcript(s) and completed an official credit evaluation, you’ll receive an email in December with your advisor’s name and contact information. This email will include a link through which you must make an appointment to discuss your course schedule.

Before you meet with your advisor:

  • Review your credit evaluation and have it with you. You should receive this from the registrar’s office.
  • Become familiar with the academic catalog and the course requirements for the major(s) in which you are interested.
  • Come prepared with questions you may have regarding your major, career interests, internships, etc.

In addition to helping you plan your schedule, your advisor can:

  • Help you create a long-term plan for graduation.
  • Tell you about major-specific clubs, organizations, and other opportunities.
  • Advise you about opportunities for internships, research, and study abroad programs.
  • Help you explore post-graduate education and career opportunities.
3. Request Housing
If you will be living on campus, request a housing assignment as soon as you have submitted your deposit. Email the Office of Housing and Residence Life at residencelife@lynchburg.edu to discuss your housing options.
4. Submit Health Form
All full-time undergraduate students are required to submit a Health Information Form.
5. Register and Attend January SOAR
Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, 9 a.m. | West Room, Drysdale Student Center

Register today!

We look forward to welcoming you to the official start of your Lynchburg experience at January Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR). Check-in for orientation begins at 8:45 a.m. in the West Room located on the 3rd floor of Drysdale Student Center. Additional information will be sent to students prior to the event.