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. Students admitted for Fall who have submitted an enrollment deposit should see an invitation for these events in their SOU email arriving in early April.

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.
Raider Social
Raider Social provides new students and families an opportunity to connect with each other as well as SOU staff and students on campus in Ashland. Participants will be able to tour campus, see the residence halls, meet important SOU staff, and get to know some other new Raiders. These events are a great opportunity to see campus if you haven’t already done so as well as tie up some enrollment process loose ends, if you have any.

Raider Social Dates

July 11, 2025
August 8, 2025

Tentative Schedule

9:15am – Check-in and Breakfast
9:45am – Welcome
10:30am – Parent/Family Session
10:30am – Student Session
11:15am – Parent/Family Mingle
11:15am – Student to “New” Student Panel
11:45am – Academic Success
1:00pm – Lunch/Information Fair
2:30pm – Various Tours, Interest Sessions, and Goodbye
*Times and sessions are subject to change

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 student account
To activate, search your personal email for an email from oktamailer@sou.edu, it will contain instructions for account activation.
Submit your enrollment deposit to unlock Advising/Registration access.
Pay online (or defer the deposit until a later date) through your student account portal.
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 2025 students, emails will be sent in early April.
Commit to New Student Enrollment.
Respond to your email invitation as soon as possible to reserve 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 Raider Social event?

Raider Social will help introduce you to campus, resources, staff, and other SOU students.

Where should I stay while in Ashland?

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 encourage families to attend Raider Socials 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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