First-Year Student Orientation, Academics, & Resources (SOAR)
Students, the Fall semester is quickly approaching! You must complete EZ Advising and register for courses NOW. Once registered, score 100% on all quizzes in the Virtual Orientation in Canvas (canvas.fau.edu) no later than August 18 at 9 a.m. to avoid being academically withdrawn from your academic courses!
Student Schedule
9:00 - 9:10 a.m. - Coffee Chat
9:15 - 9:30 a.m. - Welcome to FAU
9:30 - 9:45 a.m. - Your Success Network
9:45 - 9:50 a.m. - New Owl Necessities
10:00 - 10:20 a.m. - Parliament Group Meeting #1
10:30 - 11:20 a.m. - #OWLIN to Graduation
11:30 - 11:40 a.m. - Owl Ready
11:40 - 11:50 a.m. - Health and Wellness
11:50 - 11:55 a.m. - Owldentity
Noon - 12:25 p.m. - Involvement Breakouts
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Parliament Group Meeting #2
Family Schedule
9:00 - 9:10 a.m. - Coffee Chat
9:15 - 9:30 a.m. - Welcome to FAU
9:30 - 9:45 a.m. - Your Success Network
9:45 - 9:55 a.m. - Money Matters
9:55 - 10:00 a.m. - New Owl Necessities
10:00 - 10:25 a.m. - Making Money Moves
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. - Lets Focus on Career
10:45 - 11:20 a.m. - Engaging Families: The Do’s and Don’ts
11:30 - 11:40 a.m. - Owl Ready
11:40 - 11:50 a.m. - Health and Wellness
11:50 - 11:55 a.m. - Owldentity
Noon - 12:25 p.m. - Involvement Breakouts
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Family: Wrap Up
MAIN STAGE:
MAIN STAGE CHAT
Use the chat functionality for questions during the main stage. Please login using your full name and engage appropriately and professionally.
Click the ellipsis to pop out the chat window
COLLEGE BREAKOUT SESSIONS
10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Need to find your college? Find your major here: fau.edu/programs
INVOLVEMENT BREAKOUTS
Noon - 12:25 p.m.
Attend one involvement breakout session. Recordings will be made available.
TECHNICAL ISSUES?
Please visit our Orientation Information Desk – Need Help? Just Ask!