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SOAR

College can be challenging and seem like a whole new culture! Start YOUR college career with information that will help you succeed - by attending SOAR (Student Orientation, Assessment/Advisement, and Registration). This is a free, fun, and informative program that will help you get your Yavapai College career off to a great start. Programs generally last 3 - 4 hours.

Yavapai College believes correct course placement is a powerful factor in student retention and success. Therefore, the college requires assessment of competency in reading, writing, and mathematics, and individualized academic advisement.

At SOAR you will...

Learn about academic programs and degree requirements
Hear about the many college resources available to help you accomplish your goals
Meet some of your fellow students
Complete the reading, writing, and math skills assessments
Meet with an academic advisor to plan your class schedule and start your academic plan
Register for classes

Upcoming SOAR Dates/Times/Locations

To sign up for Spring 2009 SOAR programs at the Prescott and Prescott Valley campuses CLICK HERE.

Prescott Campus (928) 776-2106

Prescott Campus SOAR programs begin at 9:30 a.m. Please see the dates below for the building and room number.

Friday	Saturday
Dec. 5, Bldg. 1, Room 204	Nov. 22, Bldg. 1, Room 204
Dec. 12, Bldg. 1, Room 204	Jan. 10, Bldg. 1, Room 205
Dec. 19, Bldg. 1, Room 204
Jan. 9, Bldg. 1, Room 204
Jan. 16, Bldg. 1, Room 204

Prescott Valley Campus (928) 717-7911

Prescott Valley SOAR programs begin at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday	Thursday
Dec. 16	Jan. 8

To register for the Verde Valley or Sedona Campus SOAR Programs, please call the appropriate campus directly.

Verde Valley Campus (928) 634-6563

Please call the campus to register for SOAR.

Tuesday	Thursday
Sept. 30, 2:00 pm	Sept. 18, 9:00 am
Oct. 28, 2:00 pm	Oct. 9, 9:00 am
Nov. 18, 2:00 pm	Nov. 13, 9:00 am
Dec. 2, 2:00 pm	Dec. 11, 9:00 am
Dec. 16, 2:00 pm

Sedona Campus (928) 649-4265

Please call the Sedona campus to inquire about SOAR dates.

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Who is required to take the assessments?

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE READING, WRITING, AND MATH ASSESSMENTS IF YOU:

Have not received a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Are pursuing a Yavapai College degree or certificate
Are planning to transfer to a university
Are intending to take English, math, or another general education course for the first time
Are applying for financial aid

The assessment includes sections on reading, writing, and mathematics. Study guides to help you prepare for the assessment are available at the Student Enrollment and Advising Center and on the Testing Services website.

The assessment is not an admissions test and the results will have no effect upon your acceptance as a student at Yavapai College.

What to bring to SOAR

You are welcome to bring high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores to assist advisors with college course placement.

You must present a photo ID at the time of the assessment, and provide your student ID number or Social Security number.

Title IV Funding

If you are a new student without a high school diploma or GED and you expect to receive Title IV funding (federal financial aid), you may use the skills assessment for the "ability to benefit "requirement.

Please let the test monitor know you want to use the assessment results for this purpose.

If you need to request special accommodations for SOAR, please contact the Disabilities Resources Coordinator at (928) 776-2079, prior to scheduling.

If you cannot attend SOAR on one of the scheduled dates, please contact the appropriate campus location (phone numbers above) to discuss individual circumstances.