
Summer Orientation and Academic Registration
SOAR
Summer Orientation and Academic Registration is the official beginning of your life as a student at Saint Francis University. During SOAR, you and your parents will be introduced to the many academic and student-support resources that you will be receiving throughout your time at SFU. You’ll also receive your fall class schedule, meet your academic advisor, and you’ll meet many of your fellow Red Flash classmates.
SOAR will provide you with everything you need to successfully start your SFU experience!
Click here for information on New Student Orientation August 17-20, 2023
New students (freshmen and transfers) and their parents/guardians are expected to attend only one SOAR date. The 2023 dates are as follows:
- Thursday, June 8 - In Person
- Friday, June 9 - In Person
- Friday, June 16 - In Person
- Thursday, June 22 - In Person
- Friday, June 23 - In Person
- Thursday, July 13 - Virtual
- Friday, July 14 - In Person
2023 SOAR Agendas:
Start your SOAR experience with your Student To-Do list. See details about your To-Do List below. You can lookup your login information here to begin then proceed to my.francis.edu below to login and continue to the future students tab.
Your Student Preparation Checklist
log into:
In the "My 'TO DO' Folder" first complete the Class Registration Financial Terms Agreement and Merit Scholarship Terms and Conditions then you will be prompted to complete the remaining items:
- SOAR Registration
- FERPA Release
- Personal Goals & Pre-Course Registration Questionnaire
- Roommate Assignment Questionnaire
- Meal Plan Selection
- Student Health Services
- Emergency Contact
- Laptop Opt-In/Out
Before you begin, download our guide to help you navigate though the registrations screens.
SOAR Student Guide 2023
SOAR Parent Guide 2023
SOAR Family Resource Guide 2023
Places to Stay
Offering special rates to our SFU family
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Fairfield by Marriott, Altoona, PA
Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602
Rates: $107.00
Rooms held under “Saint Francis SOAR”
Please use the reservation link under each date or Call in 814-946-0422 and reference the Saint Francis SOAR group block associated with their arrival date.
Start Date: Thursday, June 9, 2022
End Date: Friday, June 10, 2022
Last Day to Book: Thursday, May 26, 2022
Start Date: Friday, June 10, 2022
End Date: Saturday, June 11, 2022
Last Day to Book: Friday, May 27, 2022
Start Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2022
End Date: Thursday, June 23, 2022
Last Day to Book: Saturday, May 28, 2022
Register Here
Start Date: Thursday, June 23, 2022
End Date: Friday, June 24, 2022
Last Day to Book: Sunday, May 29, 2022
Register Here
Start Date: Friday, June 24, 2022
End Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022
Last Day to Book: Monday, May 30, 2022
Register Here
Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602
Rates: $107.00
Rooms held under “Saint Francis SOAR”
Please use the reservation link under each date or Call in 814-946-0422 and reference the Saint Francis SOAR group block associated with their arrival date.
Start Date: Thursday, June 9, 2022
End Date: Friday, June 10, 2022
Last Day to Book: Thursday, May 26, 2022
Start Date: Friday, June 10, 2022
End Date: Saturday, June 11, 2022
Last Day to Book: Friday, May 27, 2022
Start Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2022
End Date: Thursday, June 23, 2022
Last Day to Book: Saturday, May 28, 2022
Register Here
Start Date: Thursday, June 23, 2022
End Date: Friday, June 24, 2022
Last Day to Book: Sunday, May 29, 2022
Register Here
Start Date: Friday, June 24, 2022
End Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022
Last Day to Book: Monday, May 30, 2022
Register Here