SOAR

Start YOUR college career with information that will help you succeed - by attending SOAR (Student Orientation, 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.

NEW student checklist: START HERE.

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
• Meet with an academic advisor to plan your class schedule and start your academic plan
• Learn how to register for classes

Prior to attending SOAR you must:

1. Apply for admission to Yavapai College.
2. Take the reading, writing, and math Compass assessments. 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. You may be able to take the assessments the morning of the day that you will attend SOAR. Please call the appropriate campus (phone numbers below) to set up your assessment appointment. For more information about the assessments, please click on Testing Services.
   • Prescott Campus: 928.776.2200
   • Prescott Valley Campus: 928.717.7911
   • Verde Valley Campus: 928.634.6563
   • Sedona Campus: 928.649.4265

When you come to SOAR, please bring the following:

1. Your username and password for access to your Yavapai College portal. (When you apply for admission, you will be provided your username and password at the end of the process.)
2. Your Compass assessment results.
3. Copies of your transcripts if you have any prior college credit.

Upcoming SOAR Dates/Times/Locations

Prescott Campus 928.776.2106

Prescott Campus SOAR programs start at 1:30 p.m. You might be able to take the assessments the morning of the day that you will attend SOAR. Please see above.

CLICK HERE to sign up for a Prescott Campus SOAR session.

Prescott Valley Campus 928.717.7911

Prescott Valley Campus SOAR programs start at 5:30 p.m. You might be able to take the assessments the morning of the day that you will attend SOAR. Please see above.

CLICK HERE to sign up for a Prescott Valley Campus SOAR session.

Verde Valley Campus 928.634.6563

Verde Valley Campus SOAR programs begin at 9:00 am on Tuesdays in building M, room 112 and at 1:00 pm on Fridays in building I, room 123. You might be able to take the assessments the morning of the day that you will attend SOAR. Please see above.

CLICK HERE to sign up for a Verde Valley Campus SOAR session.

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