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! 

 

SOAR Logo

 

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

The 2023 SOAR agendas will be provided here closer to the dates. Take a look at last year's schedules to get a sense of what is in store for you! 

Parents | Students | Virtual

 

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.

Places to Stay

Offering special rates to our SFU family

  • 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

    Register Here

     

    Start Date: Friday, June 10, 2022
    End Date: Saturday, June 11, 2022
    Last Day to Book: Friday, May 27, 2022

    Register Here

     

    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