Below are a few of the most commonly asked questions about SOAR. If there is a question you have that is still unanswered, please call us at (618) 650 - 3790 or stop by our office in the Student Success Center, Suite 1260 (enter via the Academic Advancement Center, Suite 1220).
Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If you qualify for our program as described in in the Qualifying section, go to the Applying section on our home page and complete the application. Once you have completed the application, please drop the application off at the SOAR office, which is located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1260.
SOAR caters mostly to program participants; however, we do make exceptions. Please contact our Academic Advisor, Michelle Jenkins, for more information.
YES. Tutoring is a vital service offered by our office. If you are enrolled into our tutoring program, then your tutoring appointments are mandatory. If you do not attend your tutoring sessions, your advisor will know and take appropriate measures to correct the situation. Note: If you are receiving an A or B in a course, you may be exempt from tutoring for that class.
If there is no possible way for you to make your tutoring appointment, then you must contact the office beforehand. Excuses such as "I forgot" and "I thought my tutoring appointment was tomorrow" are not acceptable. You are given a tutoring schedule before tutoring begins and are expected to attend EVERY tutoring secession. Repeated failures to attend tutoring sessions may result in your removal from the program.
Project GAME stands for Goal-Oriented African American Males Excel. It is a two semester program comprised of 25 African American male students who are first-semester freshmen at SIUE. The goal of Project GAME is to help African American males succeed in SIUE. It offers support, encouragement and positive self-esteem to all those enrolled in the program. For more information about Project GAME, visit the informational page HERE, or you may contact the SOAR office at (618) 650 - 3790. Fall 2012 GAME Application, Click HERE.
Project FAME stands for Females of African-descent Modeling Excellence. It is a two semester program comprised of 25 African American female students who are first-semester freshmen at SIUE. The goal of Project FAME is to help African American females succeed in SIUE. It offers support, encouragement and positive self-esteem to all those enrolled in the program. For more information about Project FAME, visit the informational page HERE, or you may contact the SOAR office at (618) 650 - 3790. Fall 2012 FAME Application, Click HERE.
Generally, we begin making appointments for SOAR students the third week of the semester. We then begin advising for SOAR students the fourth week. Once your classes for the new semester begin, it's time to start thinking of the upcoming semester(s) and preparing yourself for your next advisement appointment. Go to the Academic Advising informational page for more information.
You may be eligible to declare as long as you have completed all of your departmental requirements. To declare, you must make an appointment with your advisor.
The SOAR Mentoring Program provides peer support for participants of the SOAR Program starting freshman year, which establishes a positive and meaningful relationship with a more experienced student. If you are interested in becoming part of our Mentoring program as either a Mentor or Protégé, please contact Dr. Earleen Patterson by phone at (618) 650 - 3790 or stop by the Student Success Center, Suite 1260.
If there is a question that hasn't been answered anywhere on our Website, we encourage you to contact our office by phone or in person. Our telephone number is (618) 650 - 3790 and our office is located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1260. Our staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have and we look forward to hearing from you. If there is a question that you think belongs on our FAQ page, please let us know.
