The Division of Enrollment Services
Attend Orientation
Becoming familiar with the UNCG campus and community is a vital part of being a student. The best way to start your UNCG career is by attending an Orientation program. UNCG offers a variety of orientation programs for Freshmen, Adult and Transfer Students, Parents/Family Members, Graduate Students and International Students.
Also in the Fall semester UNCG conducts the Spartan Welcome Weekend just before the first day of classes. This fun filled series of events leads up to Fall Kick Off, a fun filled street fair showcasing a variety of campus services and student groups.
Freshmen: Spartan Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR) is sponsored by the Office of Orientation. For students who are entering UNCG in the Fall semester* there are seven two-day summer sessions and an August make up session. These sessions provide an opportunity to take placement exams, learn about campus services, meet with an advisor, register for classes and get a UNCG First Card ID. [ More Information ]
* Freshmen entering in the Spring attend a SOAR session in January.
Adult & Transfer Students: There are special one-day SOAR sessions for Adult and Transfer Students entering in the Fall and Spring semesters. Sessions are held in June, August and January. These sessions cover Advising Registration, Student Billing, Immunization, Computer Accounts, Textbooks, and ID/Parking. Even if you have attended another college you will benefit from these special sessions and can quickly accomplish your business before the start of the semester. [ More Information ]
In addition to the SOAR program the Office for Adult Students sponsors an "Adult Student Forum" at the start of each Fall and Spring Semester to help Adult students with making the transition to UNCG.
Parents, Family Members and Guests: During the Freshman and Adult/Transfer SOAR sessions there will be parallel sessions for Parents, Family Members and Guests. [ More Information ]
Graduate Students: The Graduate School offers an orientation program for New Graduate Students in August for Graduate Students entering in the Fall. Check their calendar for details and dates.
International Students: The International Programs Center sponsors orientation for incoming International Students in both August and January for the Fall and Spring semesters respectively.