SOAR Leader Recruitment
The SOAR (Southern’s Orientation, Advisement, and Registration) Team is a group of students who work together to welcome all new students to Georgia Southern University. They assist in the development, planning, and implementation of the orientation and transition programs for more than 5,000 students and their family members on the Statesboro Campus and more than 1,000 students and their family members on the Armstrong Campus!
Think you have what it takes? Become a SOAR Leader!
Looking to have the best summer experience ever? Apply to be a SOAR leader today! Applications for Summer 2024 SOAR leaders are now being accepted. Come SOAR with us!
How to Apply
In order to be considered for an interview, you must:
- Have completed or in progress towards completion of at least one semester at Georgia Southern University prior to January 2024.
- Maintain a minimum 2.5 institutional GPA.
Questions? Please contact New Student & Family Programs at (912) 478-7627 or orientation@georgiasouthern.edu.
Stop by When We’re Tabling
Armstrong Campus Tabling Dates
Thursday, Oct. 12th, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Celebrate at the Armstrong Student Union
Tuesday, Oct. 17th, 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. University Hall Patio
Attend an Information Session
Armstrong Campus Info Session Dates
Coming Soon!
Mandatory for SOAR Leader Events
SOAR Kick-Off: Feb. 2024 (TBD)
SOAR Team Meetings/Spring Training: 2-3 hours per week starting Feb. 2024
SROW (Southern Regional Orientation Workshop): March 8th-10th, UNC Charlotte
Camp SOAR: April TBD 2024
SOAR Intensive Training: May 13th – May 24th, 2024
SOAR Sessions: SOAR leaders are required to be present at all campus-specific in-person sessions and virtual sessions. Sessions run from late May to early August. Session dates will be posted once available
Stop by When We’re Tabling
Statesboro Campus Tabling Dates
Thursday, October 19th, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Russell Union Rotunda
Halloween Event Tuesday, Oct. 24th, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Lewis Hall
Friday, November 3rd, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Russell Union Rotunda
Attend an Information Session
Statesboro Campus Info Session Dates
Tuesday, Oct. 10th at 3:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. Lewis Hall
Wednesday, Oct. 18th 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Virtually (Zoom Link)
Monday, Oct. 23rd 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Virtually (Zoom Link)
Mandatory for SOAR Leader Events
SOAR Kick-Off: Feb. 2024 (TBD)
SOAR Team Meetings/Spring Training: 2-3 hours per week starting Feb. 2024
SROW (Southern Regional Orientation Workshop): March 8th-10th, UNC Charlotte
Camp SOAR: April TBD 2024
SOAR Intensive Training: May 13th – May 24th, 2024
SOAR Sessions: SOAR leaders are required to be present at all campus-specific in-person sessions and virtual sessions. Sessions run from late May to early August. Session dates will be posted once available.
Last updated: 10/11/2023