Raider Registration

Prior to attending Raider Registration, it is important to complete the tasks listed below.

Admissions Checklist

1. Submit Final Transcripts

After graduating high school or completing college work, send the Office of Admissions all final official transcripts as soon as they are available.

2. Second Language Proficiency

Students must successfully complete at least two sequential terms of a second language before completing a degree at SOU. If you have already taken two years of the same language in high school OR taken a language through the 102 level in college and received a C– or higher, you can submit official transcripts to meet the requirement.

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Enrollment Services Checklist

1. FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act was established in 1974. Once a student reaches the age of 18 years old, or attends a postsecondary institution, he or she becomes an “eligible student,” and all rights formerly given to parents under FERPA transfer to the student. The institution cannot legally share any information regarding the student without written consent from the student.

Students may choose to fill out a FERPA release form here, by selecting Academic Services Form, then FERPA Release (online form). You must be logged into InsideSOU to access this form.

2. Update Current Mailing Address

Log into InsideSOU, select Student & Registration Tools from the right hand Online Services box. Update your mailing address under Personal Information. This is the local address used for various mailings during the current term.

3. Set Up Friends & Family Access

Family members or friends may be added to your Billing Account in order to make payments. Log into InsideSOU, select Student & Registration Tools from the right hand Online Services box. Select “Make a Payment” under Billing Account, then select “Add New” to add a family member or friend.

4. Accept Revolving Charge Account Plan (RCA)

The RCA explains all fees associated with billing that could potentially post to student’s accounts. If you don’t pay in full by the due date, SOU automatically activates the RCA. It is not a credit card, although the terms and conditions are similar and allow you to space your payments. Instead of paying in full at the onset of the term, students may pay only the first third of tuition, the first third of residence hall charges, and all other charges. The remainder of the account balance must be paid by December 1 for fall, March 1 for winter, and June 1 for spring. If tuition and housing are not paid by the required date in any given term, students are charged a fee of $15, with 9% per annum interest each month.

All students must accept the RCA. To accept RCA, log into InsideSOU, select Student & Registration Tools from the right hand Online Services box. Select “Sign Revolving Charge Agreement” under Billing Account. Review the terms and click “Agree to Terms” at the bottom of the screen.

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Financial Aid Checklist

1. Apply for Financial Aid

Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for several types of financial aid at SOU. Complete the FAFSA here. The FAFSA application must be filled out annually.

If selected for verification by the Financial Aid Office, you will need to link to sou.verifymyfafsa.com from your SOU email or the email used to file FAFSA. You will be prompted to create an account to finish the verification process. Details of the verification process can be found here.

2. Review and Accept Terms and Conditions

Log into your student Banner account and log into InsideSOU. Click Financial Aid Awards then choose accept/decline awards. Read and accept the Terms and Conditions. You will not be able to view award information without Terms and Conditions completed.

3. Complete your Master Promissory Note, Entrance Counseling, and Parent Plus Loan

Submit an application at studentloans.gov . MPN, ELC and PP Loan documents are sent directly to SOU after you have completed the application. These can be completed prior to Raider Registration except for the Parent Plus loan application, which opens July 1st. You will need your Federal Student Aid (FSA) username and password.

If your parent plans to apply for a Parent Plus Loan, they must complete a credit check at studentloans.gov

4. Other Required Documents

If additional documents are needed to complete the financial aid process, you will be notified through your SOU email and the email used to file FAFSA.

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Additional Tasks Checklist

1. Submit the Housing Application

Submit your housing application to reserve a room in our residence halls. Check out the residence hall and family housing options at the SOU Housing website here. After applying for University Housing, students should check their SOU email regularly for information about room selection. This will happen over the summer.

2. Submit mandatory Immunization Records and Health History Form

To avoid a hold on your account, you must electronically provide vaccine information to the Student Health and Wellness Center. You do not need to submit a copy of your vaccine record to the Health and Service Center.

To submit your vaccine record, log into the SOU Health website here. Choose “Forms”, then complete the “Measles Verification Form”.

2018 First Year Student Agenda (2019 Agenda coming soon)

7:30 am – Check-In, Photo ID, & Math Placement (Stevenson Union )
Breakfast is served for students and family/guests in the Stevenson Union.
Students: Following check in, have your photo taken for your SOU ID card. If you need to do it later in the day, visit the Enrollment Services Center in Britt Hall. As needed, students may take math placement tests during this time.
Family & Guests: Following check in, please enjoy the SOU Bookstore while your student has their photo ID taken.

9 am – Opening Session / Next Steps
Students, Family & Guests: You’ll hear from administrators and current students as they introduce you to campus and provide an overview of the day. SOU staff will discuss important next steps and answer questions.

9:45 am – Advising Part 1
Students: Our Academic Advisors will provide an overview of degree requirements and prepare you for class registration.
Family & Guests: Faculty will provide insight into the curriculum and academic advising at SOU.

10:45 am – College 101
Students: Your Welcome Team leader will facilitate a discussion on the transition to college life.
Family & Guests: Meet & Greet – SOU faculty and administrators will introduce themselves and be available to engage in conversation.

11:45 am – Lunch

1 pm – Advising Part 2
Students: Faculty from major programs and Academic Advisors will assist you to develop your fall schedule and register for classes!
Family & Guests: Support for Your Student – A panel of staff from the SOU Cares and Student Support Network will discuss campus resources and field questions.

2:15 pm – Campus & Residence Halls Tours
Students, Family & Guests: Guided tours of campus and the residence halls are available every 15 minutes. Offices are open for drop-ins until 5 pm.

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2018 Transfer Student Agenda (2019 Agenda coming soon)

MORNING GROUP
10 am – Check-In & Photo ID (Music Recital Hall)
Students: Following check in, have your photo taken for your SOU ID card. If you need to do it later in the day, visit the Enrollment Services Center in Britt Hall.
Family & Guests: Following check in, please enjoy the SOU Bookstore while your student has their photo ID taken.

10:30 am – Opening Session
Students, Family & Guests: You’ll hear from administrators and current students as they introduce you to campus and provide an overview of the day.

11 am – Advising & Registration
Students: Our Academic Advisors will provide an overview of degree requirements. You will develop your schedule and register for classes.
Family & Guests: Support Your Student – A panel of staff from the SOU Cares and Student Support Network will discuss campus resources and field questions.

1 pm – Lunch / Campus Tours Available
Students, Family & Guests: Guided tours of campus and the residence halls are available every 15 minutes.

AFTERNOON GROUP
1 pm – Check-In, Photo ID (Music Recital Hall)
Students: Following check in, have your photo taken for your SOU ID card. If you need to do it later in the day, visit the Enrollment Services Center in Britt Hall.
Family & Guests: Following check in, please enjoy the SOU Bookstore while your student has their photo ID taken.

1:30 pm – Opening Session
Students, Family & Guests: You’ll hear from administrators and current students as they introduce you to campus and provide an overview of the day.

2 pm – Advising & Registration
Students: Our Academic Advisors will provide an overview of degree requirements and prepare you for class registration.
Family & Guests: Support for Your Student – A panel of staff from the SOU Cares and Student Support Network will discuss campus resources and field questions.

4 pm – Campus Tours Available
Students, Family & Guests: Guided tours of campus and the residence halls are available every 15 minutes. Offices are open for drop-ins until 5 pm.

5 pm – Dinner

Raider Registration is a one day event, so unfortunately lodging is not provided. We recommend making reservations in Ashland or Medford well in advance during the peak summer tourism season. Visit the Ashland Chamber of Commerce for information about local hotels and lodging.

Families and guests are welcome and encouraged to attend. Our information sessions provide tools for supporting your student during this exciting process.

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

Students required to take a math placement exam will be notified prior to Raider Registration. If needed, please bring a calculator and check in no later than 8:00 am to allow enough time for testing. Math advisors will be available for questions at check in.

After attending Raider Registration, you will receive an invitation to New Student Orientation, which will be hosted by the Office of New Student Orientation (NSO). The dates for 2018 will be available soon.

SOU hosts a Raider Registration session in Honolulu each summer for students from Hawaii. The 2019 Hawaii Raider Registration date is June 2 at the Ala Moana Hotel.