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My Group:
Morning — All Groups
7:30 am – 8:15 am 45 min
All Students
SOAR Check-In & Breakfast
📍 PRCC Student Street & Essex Room
Begin your SOAR experience by checking in, receiving orientation materials, and enjoying breakfast. Orientation Leaders will be available to help you get settled, answer questions, and guide you to your first session of the day.
Hear a welcome message from university leadership as they officially greet you to the Rutgers–Newark community. This session highlights the university's mission, values, and commitment to your academic and personal success. Learn about essential components to create a seamless transition into your university.
8:40 am – 9:20 am 40 min
All Students
Raider Connect: Campus Life & Student Engagement
📍 PRCC Essex Room
Connect with your Orientation Leader and staff to discuss student life on campus. This session focuses on building community, sharing experiences, and asking questions in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Morning — Group Scarlet
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Academic Advisement & Registration
9:30 am – 12:15 pm · 2 hrs 45 min · Various Locations
Meet with your school's academic advisors to review degree requirements, discuss course options, and register for your classes. This session ensures you begin your academic journey with a clear, supported plan tailored to your program.
Morning — Group Black Breakout Sessions
9:30 am – 10:15 am 45 min
Session A
Workshop Session Black A
Groups 1–4
We R Wellness (HPD)
📍 Bergen Room
Groups 5–8
Pathfinder's Passage – Exploring Your Future with the Office of Career Resources & Exploration
📍 Essex Room
We R Wellness (HPD): This interactive panel introduces essential wellness topics that support student success. Providing ways to navigate wellness by offering awareness of services that promote your success throughout your college experience.
Pathfinder's Passage: Discover how your academic choices connect to future careers. This workshop introduces career exploration tools, experiential learning opportunities, and strategies to begin shaping your professional goals early.
10:20 am – 11:05 am 45 min
Session B
Workshop Session Black B
Groups 1–4
Pathfinder's Passage – Exploring Your Future with the Office of Career Resources & Exploration
📍 Bergen Room
Groups 5–8
We R Wellness (HPD)
📍 Essex Room
Pathfinder's Passage: Discover how your academic choices connect to future careers. This workshop introduces career exploration tools, experiential learning opportunities, and strategies to begin shaping your professional goals early.
We R Wellness (HPD): This interactive panel introduces essential wellness topics that support student success. Providing ways to navigate wellness by offering awareness of services that promote your success throughout your college experience.
11:10 am – 12:10 pm 1 hr
Session C · Groups 1–8
Workshop Session Black C: One Stop 101
📍 Essex Room
Learn how One Stop Student Services supports you with financial aid, billing, registration, and enrollment questions. This session provides essential information to help you manage your administrative responsibilities with confidence.
Midday — All Groups
12:15 pm – 1:30 pm 1 hr 15 min
All Students
Lunch & Raider Resource Fair
📍 PRCC Food Court & Samuel's Plaza
Enjoy lunch while exploring campus resources, student services, and involvement opportunities. Meet representatives from departments and student organizations that are here to support your success and engagement.
Afternoon — Group Scarlet Breakout Sessions
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm 45 min
Session A
Workshop Session Scarlet A
Groups 1–4
We R Wellness (HPD)
📍 Bergen Room
Groups 5–8
Pathfinder's Passage – Exploring Your Future with the Office of Career Resources & Exploration
📍 Essex Room
We R Wellness (HPD): This interactive panel introduces essential wellness topics that support student success. Providing ways to navigate wellness by offering awareness of services that promote your success throughout your college experience.
Pathfinder's Passage: Discover how your academic choices connect to future careers. This workshop introduces career exploration tools, experiential learning opportunities, and strategies to begin shaping your professional goals early.
2:35 pm – 3:20 pm 45 min
Session B
Workshop Session Scarlet B
Groups 1–4
Pathfinder's Passage – Exploring Your Future with the Office of Career Resources & Exploration
📍 Bergen Room
Groups 5–8
We R Wellness (HPD)
📍 Essex Room
Pathfinder's Passage: Discover how your academic choices connect to future careers. This workshop introduces career exploration tools, experiential learning opportunities, and strategies to begin shaping your professional goals early.
We R Wellness (HPD): This interactive panel introduces essential wellness topics that support student success. Providing ways to navigate wellness by offering awareness of services that promote your success throughout your college experience.
3:25 pm – 4:25 pm 1 hr
Session C · Groups 1–8
Workshop Session Scarlet C: One Stop 101
📍 Essex Room
Learn how One Stop Student Services supports you with financial aid, billing, registration, and enrollment questions. This session provides essential information to help you manage your administrative responsibilities with confidence.
Afternoon — Group Black
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Academic Advisement & Registration
1:45 pm – 4:30 pm · 2 hrs 45 min · Various Locations
Meet with your school's academic advisors to review degree requirements, discuss course options, and register for your classes. This session ensures you begin your academic journey with a clear, supported plan tailored to your program.
End of Day — All Groups
4:25 pm – 4:30 pm 5 min
All Students
SOAR Evaluations
Share your feedback on the SOAR experience to help improve future orientations.
📌 Black Groups: Complete the evaluation at your advising location.
📌 Scarlet Groups: Complete the evaluation following the MyRun session in Essex.
4:35 pm – 5:00 pm 30 min
All Students
Distribution of Student IDs
📍 PRCC Student Street
Pick up your Rutgers–Newark Student ID, which grants access to campus buildings, dining services, and events. Orientation staff will assist you with next steps if additional action is needed.