FRESHMEN

At The College at Brockport, you will find that although we separate the process of registration (course selection) from the other activities you'll experience in our freshman Orientation program, we do work very closely in order to give you the best schedule, service, and overall experience possible as you make this transition from high school to college.

Registration for entering freshmen at The College at Brockport is handled through the mail and Web Banner (our Campus Information System) by a team of dedicated, well-trained and experienced faculty advisors. At least half of your course schedule is prescribed for you based upon your high school performance (including SAT and/or ACT scores), as well as the program of study you may have chosen at Brockport. By completing the Freshman Course Preference Request on Web Banner (directions to the Course Preference Request are included in the mailing you'll receive once you pay your deposit), you will help us select the rest of the courses that will complete your course schedule for that important first semester. To help you understand and complete the Course Preference Request, you should also download and read the Freshman Registration Manual.

You will receive your course schedule together with a form that, if you choose, will enable you to reserve your textbooks in advance. You can then plan to arrive at Brockport registered for classes and ready to devote your full attention to getting acquainted with your new classmates and participating fully in Orientation and Welcome Weekend. For entering students, you can find information regarding Brockport's Orientation program on the Orientation Web site. You'll also want to check out Brockport Bound for more information.

The Freshman Course Preference information letter is scheduled to be sent to you once you pay your advance tuition deposit (starting in mid-April for Fall 2012). Watch for this important mailing!

TRANSFERS & READMITS

The College at Brockport offers Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR) programs designed especially for new transfer students and for students accepted for readmission who are returning to Brockport after an absence of one or more semesters. The purpose of the SOAR program is to give you the best introduction we can to the policies, programs, facilities and services available to assist you in your transition to Brockport, and most important, to help you select your courses for your first semester.

 During the SOAR program, you'll:

SOAR dates for Fall 2012 accepts are:

Saturday, May 5, 2012
Monday, June 18, 2012
and
Monday, August 6, 2012

SOAR FEE: There is a $40 SOAR fee associated with the program, which will be attached to your student bill.

To sign up for SOAR (or Open Registration): Enter The College at Brockport’s homepage at www.brockport.edu.  In the top right corner of the page, click on the "Quick Links" drop-down menu, then the Web Banner link and follow the instructions on how to log in. Once logged in, select the Student Services link, then Admissions, then select Transfer SOAR Reservation.

Transfers are strongly encouraged to attend a SOAR program. For a few of you, other commitments may make a trip to Brockport impossible.  We will hold a new student registration/orientation program on the Friday before each semester (August 24, 2012 for fall 2012).  Delaying until then means a few lines and more limited course availability, but it's workable, and we will give you the same assistance and guidance in selecting your course schedule. This final registration program is designed primarily to meet the needs of late admits.