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 Contract

Students who are within their first year of high school graduation are required to live on campus in the residence halls. Submit your housing contract to reserve a room in our residence halls. After signing up for the residence halls, students should check their SOU email regularly for information about room selection, which happens during the summer months.

For more information about SOU residence halls, or Student Apartments and Family Housing (available to students with junior status or higher), visit the SOU Housing website here.

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”.

Scroll for Entry Term

Fall Entry: First Year Student Agenda (subject to change)

7:15 am – Check-In, Photo ID and Breakfast (Stevenson Union Courtyard)
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.
Family & Guests: Following check in, please enjoy the SOU Bookstore while your student has their photo ID taken.

8 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. SOU staff will discuss important next steps and answer questions.

9:15 am – Let’s Get Technical
Students: Learn to navigate InsideSOU and access other essential student tools, step-by-step.
Family & Guests: Academics and Advising – Faculty will discuss the curriculum and the academic advising process at SOU.

10 am – Advising 1
Students: Our Student Success Coordinators will provide an overview of degree requirements.
Family & Guests: Academics and Advising continues – Faculty will discuss the curriculum and the academic advising process at SOU.

11 am – College 101 / Resource Tour
Students: Your Welcome Team Leader will start a discussion about college life and lead a tour of SOU’s resource centers.
Family & Guests: Building Partnerships for Student Success – Learn about resources for your student, SOU terminology and communication strategies. Generate questions for the Support For Your Student panel.

12:30 pm – Lunch

1:45 pm – Advising 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.

3:15 pm – Meet and Greet
Students: Connect with Student Life and club representatives, learn about campus jobs, and more!
Family & Guests: Parent and Family Mingle – Meet other parents and families in this facilitated, interactive session. Light refreshments will be served.

4:30 pm – Campus & Residence Halls Tours
Students, Family & Guests: Guided tours of campus and the residence halls depart from Stevenson Union Courtyard. Offices are open for drop-ins until 5 pm.

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Fall Entry: Transfer Student Agenda (subject to change)

MORNING GROUP
8 am – Check-In & Photo ID (Stevenson Union Courtyard)
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.

8:30 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.

9:15 am – Let’s Get Technical / Support For Your Students
Students: You’ll learn about InsideSOU and other essential student tools.
Family & Guests: Support For Your Student – A panel of staff will discuss campus resources and field questions.

10 am – Advising 1 / Support For Your Student
Students: Our Academic Advisors will provide an overview of degree requirements.
Family & Guests: Support For Your Student continues – A panel of staff will discuss campus resources and field questions.

11 am – Advising 2
Students: Develop your schedule and register for classes.
Family & Guests: Options / Open Houses continue

12 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

Please note:
Meals are not provided at this event, but our on campus dining hall, The Hawk, will be open.

AFTERNOON GROUP
12 pm – Check-In, Photo ID (Stevenson Union Courtyard)
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.

12:30 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.

1:30 pm – Let’s Get Technical / Support For Your Student
Students: You’ll learn about InsideSOU and other essential student tools.
Family & Guests: Support For Your Student – A panel of staff will discuss campus resources and field questions.

2:15 pm – Advising 1 / Support For Your Student
Students: Our Academic Advisors will provide an overview of degree requirements.
Family & Guests: Support For Your Student continues – A panel of staff will discuss campus resources and field questions.

3:15 pm – Advising 2
Students: Develop your schedule and register for classes.
Family & Guests: Options / Open Houses continue

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.

Please note:
Meals are not provided at this event, but our on campus dining hall, The Hawk, will be open.

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Winter or Spring Entry: Agenda (subject to change)

8:30 am – Check-In & Photo ID (Library Rotunda)
Students: Following check in, have your photo taken for your SOU ID card.
Family & Guests: Please enjoy the library cafe while your student checks in.

8:45 am – Opening Welcome & Orientation (Meese Room)
Students, Family & Guests: You’ll hear from administrators about community standards and involvement leadership.

9:15 am – Enrollment Services Center (ESC) Next Steps
Students, Family & Guests: SOU staff will discuss important next steps and answer questions about ESC and Financial Aid.

9:30 am – Academic Advising & Registration (LIB 113)
Students: Student Success Coordinators will provide an overview of degree requirements and work with you to register for classes.
Family & Guests: Coffee & Conversations – Engage in discussion with the directors of Housing, Financial Aid, and the Registrar.

10:30 am – Family & Guest Campus Tour
Family & Guests: Join our student Raider Ambassadors on a tour of campus.

11:30 am – Questions & Answers
Students, Family & Guests: Get answers to your questions, visit offices, or check out the bookstore.

Please note:
Meals are not provided at this event, but our on campus dining hall, The Hawk, will be open.

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.

First Year
Families and guests are welcome and encouraged to attend. Our information sessions provide tools for supporting your student during this exciting process. The fee is $20 for each guest in attendance, and will be automatically billed to your student account after the event.

Transfer
Families and guests are welcome and encouraged to attend. Our information sessions provide tools for supporting your student during this exciting process. For transfer Raider Registration, family/guest attendance is free of charge.

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. For more details, visit the math placement assessment information page.

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). New Student Orientation begins September 26, 2019.

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.