Summer Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)
About SOARSOAR is a one-day advising and registration program for incoming first-year students. SOAR also includes orientation activities for parents and guardians. SOAR occurs in June for incoming first-year students, while transfer student SOAR takes place in August. Click here for an audio slide show, or learn more about SOAR!All students attend SOAR. |
Pre-Camp
About Pre-campPre-camp is a program for first-year students to meet people, feel comfortable, and gain a sense of self before getting into the rigor of campus life. Click here for an audio slideshow about Pre-camp, and be sure to visit the Pre-camp site to learn more and apply to Pre-camp.*This program is optional. |
Cultural Connections
About Cultural ConnectionsCultural Connections at Springfield College is a program which occurs prior to New Student Orientation (NSO), and is designed to build unity through community. The program is enhanced through student participation in group sessions and other activities, and is aimed at helping students develop a greater appreciation for individual differences. Click here for an audio slide show, and visit the Cultural Connections Web page.*This program is optional. |
New Student Orientation (NSO)
About NSONew Student Orientation (NSO) provides an opportunity for all students to interact before classes start and give them the opportunity to become comfortable with their academic, residential, and social lives at Springfield College. Click here for an audio slide show, or click here to visit the NSO Web site!First-year and transfer students attend NSO. |
General Information for All New Students
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