About Student Orientation and Success
Student Orientation and Success (SOS) helps prepare students for college success and global citizenship with intentional programming and cross-campus collaboration. Through engaging curricular and co-curricular opportunities, students will connect to peers, faculty, staff, and the university while learning to navigate 91ÁÔÆæ resources and processes.
Our Services Include:
- providing comprehensive support to students from initial inquiry through registration of your first semester of classes
- serving as an advocate to promote your specific needs so you can be successful and achieve your goals
- serving as a liaison between you and other student support services
- acting as a guide to connect you to the resources you need to make the most of your experience at 91ÁÔÆæ
- facilitating communication between you and other departments to get your questions answered
SOS Programs Are Grounded in the Themes of Connection, Preparation, and Navigation
Connection
- Students will develop relationships and foster meaningful interactions with peers, faculty, staff, the university, and the community.
- Students will be aware of co-curricular programs and be able to leverage those opportunities to enhance in-class learning and prepare for global citizenship.
Preparation
- Students will understand the expectations and rigors of academic excellence and possess the requisite skills necessary to persist through their first year at 91ÁÔÆæ and beyond.
- Students will learn valuable leadership skills for real-life application.
Navigation
- Students will be able to identify and utilize appropriate resources to assist in holistic development.
- Students will understand the value of using a growth mindset in overcoming challenges in and out of the classroom.