Frequently Asked Questions about SOAR

1. How do I receive an invitation to attend SOAR?
2. What activities will happen while I'm at SOAR?
3. Can my parents/guardians come with me to SOAR?
4. I'm a Freshman. Do I have to attend both days of SOAR?
5. What are the attendance fees for attending SOAR?
6. Where will I stay overnight during SOAR?
7. Why is the SOAR session I want closed?
8. I can't attend any of the SOAR sessions. How do I register for classes?
9. My friend is also going to be a new student at Tennessee Tech in the Fall. Can he/she come with me to SOAR?
10. I reserved a SOAR date, but I won't be able to attend. How can I reschedule to another available session?
11. Who do I contact if I questions about SOAR?

To receive an invitation to attend SOAR, a student needs to be admitted to the University. Invitation letters are mailed out in the Spring to each student's home mailing address.

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2. - What activities will happen while I'm at SOAR?

During SOAR, students and their parents/guests will participate in a number of events, such as panel discussions, meetings with current students, staff, and faculty, and advisement for class schedules. Before leaving SOAR, each student will have registered for his/her Fall classes.

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3. - Can my parents/guardians come with me to SOAR?

Yes, we encourage students' parents/guardians come with them to SOAR. During the program, there will be activities for both students and their parents/guardians.

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4. - I'm a Freshman. Do I have to attend both days of SOAR?

Yes, both days of SOAR are required. Students need to attend all of the scheduled events in order to register for their classes. Please do not reserve a SOAR session if you cannot attend the entire program.

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5. - What are the attendance fees for attending SOAR?

To see a current list of attendance fees for students and their guests, please visit the "Attendance Fee" page.

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6. - Where will I stay overnight during SOAR?

Students and guests are invited to stay on campus in our residence halls during SOAR. There is an additional fee if you desire to stay overnight. A list of lodging fees is available on the "Lodging during SOAR" page.
Participants can also choose to make their own arrangement at a local hotel, or if feasible, can stay at home or with a friend overnight. A list of local hotels is available here.

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7. - Why is the SOAR session I want closed?

Space is limited at each of the SOAR sessions, so please reserve your date as early as possible. Each session is available on a "first-come, first-serve" basis.
If a session fills up, it will be closed to any further reservations. A wait list will be started for closed sessions, but there is no guarentee that space will become available. Please choose a date that is open to ensure that you will be able to attend SOAR.

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8. - I can't attend any of the SOAR sessions. How do I register for classes?

If you cannot attend any of the sessions, you will be able to register the day before Fall classes start. For Fall 2008, classes start on August 25, so you would be able to register on August 22.

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9. - My friend is also going to be a new student at Tennessee Tech in the Fall. Can he/she come with me to SOAR?

Each student who is admitted to the University will receive an invitation to attend SOAR. A reservation for each student is needed in order to attend SOAR and register for his/her classes.

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10. - I reserved a SOAR date, but I won't be able to attend. How can I reschedule to another available session?

After using the reservation system once, you will not be allowed to make changes to your reservation. You can email SOAR@tntech.edu or contact the Admissions office at 1-800-255-8881 to make any changes to your existing reservation.

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11. - Who do I contact if I questions about SOAR?

You can email any questions to SOAR@tntech.edu, or you can contact the Admissions office at 1-800-255-8881 for answers about SOAR.

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