Ready, Set, SOAR!
Get excited −&²Ô²ú²õ±è;SOAR (Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources) is your fun, free, and flexible online summer orientation experience, designed for incoming first-year undergraduate students and their parents and supporters.
Hosted by the Student Experience Office, and part of First-Year Foundation, SOAR helps you get a head start on university life:
- Learn what to expect academically
- Discover campus resources
- Meet your peers
- And get answers to all your questions
Throughout July, you can join live virtual events or explore on-demand content whenever it works for you. By the end of SOAR, you'll feel confident, connected, and ready to take on Queen's this fall!
From July 2-31, SOAR offers daily live events and fun ways to learn about university life, academics, and resources − featuring socials, coffee chats, webinars, and Viva Engage!
Getting Started with SOAR is Easy:
Step 1: Check the SOAR events here and register for events you're interested in − new ones are added regularly!
Step 2: Watch your Queen's email on July 2nd for your Viva Engage invite. Didn't get it by July 3rd? Email student.experience@queensu.ca.
Step 3: Join us on July 7th for the !
Step 4: All July long, take part in live webinars, socials, coffee chats, and fun conversations and contests on Viva Engage. Happy SOARing!
Free Online Events
SOAR is packed with live events in July! From webinars to socials and Peer Ambassador sessions, you won't want to miss out. Use the "SOAR" filter to easily view all events.
Parents and supporters, check out sessions just for you by using the "Parents and Supporters" filter.
Check out all SOAR events here
Missed a webinar? Don't worry! Many SOAR webinars are recorded and ready to view within 2-3 business days. .
Parents & Supporters
Your role matters − and we're here to support you too!
Check out our parent-specific webinars on the events calendar (use the "Parents and Supporters" filter).
Explore more parent and supporter resources from Student Affairs.