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Student Orientation, Advising & Registration Information

We are excited to guide you on your journey to becoming a Dragon by signing up for Student Orientation, Advising & Registration (SOAR)!

SOAR Directions & Parking

Check-in will be your first stop for SOAR starting at 8:30 am-9:00 am and will be located on the 2nd floor of the Comstock Memorial Union (CMU).
Free parking is available in general (G) parking lot G-6 and G-7.
- The physical address for the CMU is 615 14th St. S.
- Moorhead Campus Parking Map [Printable PDF]

8:30-9:00 am | Check-in | Comstock Memorial Union Overlook Lounge
- You and your family member/guest will receive information that you will need throughout the program.
- We will reconfirm that the information we have on you is correct and make any necessary changes at this time.
9:00-10:00 am | Joint Presentations | Various Locations
- Student Opportunities & Discussion
10:00-11:30 am | Breakout Session I | Various Locations
- Student Sessions
  - Connect with your peers, learn about the tools you need to know to be successful at MSUM, and meet current Dragons
- Family & Guest Sessions
  - Hear from essential campus resources that will help you understand how you can best support your student in their transition to MSUM.
11:30 am-12:30 pm | Lunch | Comstock Memorial Union Ballroom
12:30-1:00 pm | Breakout Session II | Various Locations
- Student Sessions
  - Academic Requirements Presentation
1:00-4:00 pm | Breakout Session II
- Student Sessions
  - Advising and Registration - Meet with an advisor who will help you choose your first-semester coursework and then help you register for those courses.
- Family & Guest Sessions
  - Learn more ways you can support your student in their first year at MSUM.
1:30-4:00 pm | Student Services Fair, Housing Tours
All Day Availability
- Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid
- Minnesota State Moorhead Bookstore