New Student Enrollment

New Student Enrollment!

All newly admitted students are expected to participate in New Student Enrollment programs.

New Student Enrollment programs will help you prepare, ensure your success, and connect you to campus resources.

Online Orientation
The first step of New Student Enrollment is Online Orientation, an easy-to-navigate program that provides students and families with essential information about academic planning, technology, resources, and community standards through the use of text, videos and quizzes.
Virtual Registration
The second step to New Student Enrollment is Virtual Registration, a scheduled advising appointment where students will meet with their Student Success Coordinator to review degree requirements, search for classes, and register for courses. This appointment can take place before or after Campus Connections.
Campus Connections
These events provide students and families an opportunity to connect with staff, faculty, and returning students. Participants will be able to tour campus and visit a variety of departments. These are half-day events that are strongly advised to ensure your success!

Campus Connection Dates

June 21, 2024 (In-person)
July 19, 2024 (In-person)
August 16, 2024 (Virtual)

New Student Enrollment – Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign up for New Student Enrollment?

The key to unlocking New Student Enrollment access is submitting your enrollment deposit.

Events fill quickly! To ensure you can sign up as soon as possible follow the steps below.

Activate your InsideSOU account
To activate, go to inside.sou.edu and select “Students – Activate Your Account” from the Account Help menu.
Submit your enrollment deposit to unlock Raider Ready access.
Pay online (or defer the deposit until a later date) through your InsideSOU account.
Check your email account.
After your deposit is paid, your link to access New Student Enrollment will be sent to your SOU email address. For Fall 2024 students, emails will be sent in early April.
Commit to New Student Enrollment.
Respond to your email invitation as soon as possible to ensure your preferred date.

How do I prepare for New Student Enrollment?

It is important that you check your email regularly for information about New Student Enrollment and other Admissions next steps. Make sure to look for messages from admissions@sou.edu.

What will I do at the Campus Connections event?

Campus Connections will help introduce you to resources, staff and other SOU students. The tentative schedule for the in-person events are shown below:

8:45am – Check-in and Continental Breakfast

9:30am – Opening Session

10:30am – Rotating Breakout/Interest Sessions and Tabling Information Fair

1:30pm – Lunch at The Hawk

2:30pm – Student Social & Academic Advising Assistance

*Campus and Housing Tours are optional and will be offered at the end of the day.

Where should I stay while in Ashland?

Our in-person Campus Connections are one-day events, so unfortunately overnight campus lodging is not provided. We recommend making reservations in Ashland or Medford well in advance during the peak summer tourism season. Visit travelashland.com for information about local hotels and lodging.

Can my family attend New Student Enrollment programs?

Yes! We strongly encourage your family to attend a Campus Connection Event and to complete the Parent and Family Online Orientation.

Are disability accommodations available?

Students with disabilities may contact our Disability Resources staff in advance to discuss accommodations. Please call 541.552.6213 to connect with Disability Resources.

Do I need math assessment?

Students required to take a math placement exam will be notified prior to New Student Enrollment. For more details, visit the math placement assessment information page.

When is New Student Orientation?

New Student Orientation is offered in the fall. After completing your enrollment you will receive more information from New Student Programs.

What other resources are available for new students?

Student Life offers a list of Orientation Resources for new students on how to ease the transition to SOU.

Contact SOU Admissions

SOU Office of Admissions
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6411 (local)
855.470.3377 (toll-free)
541.552.8403 (fax)
admissions@sou.edu

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