About the Program
The Soar Peer Mentoring Program is an initiative out of the Office of Student Success to primarily support new first-time students, but is for any ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ student desiring peer mentorship.
Peer learning and support is the foundation of the program. By equipping current upperclass ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ students to serve in the role of a mentor, we hope that intentional friendships and impactful relationships can be formed. Ultimately, the program is designed to help students transition to college, find belonging in the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ community, and grow personally.
Students in the SOAR Program can expect to experience:
- Early arrival to campus on Wednesday, August 21st 2024
- Specific welcome week activities for the program
- Monthly in-person meetings with peer mentor
- Life Talks to engage in topics related to personal growth and development
- Consistent text/group chat communication from mentors during the semester
- Planned group activities
- Semester-end celebrations
Program Goals
1. To support Student Success Pathway students as they transition to college and persist towards their next year at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.
2. To provide peer leadership opportunities to current ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
Early Arrival/Move-In
Soar Program early arrival students will check in between 11:00 AM-3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 21st. Please check your email to sign up fro move in or contact studentsuccess@messiah.edu.
Upon arrival, please check in at the circulation desk at the Kim S. Phipps Welcome Center. From there, you will be directed next door to the Office of Residence Life and Housing to receive your keys.
Some of our office staff will be at each residence hall to assist students with move-in. to identify where your residence is located. We can also assist you in finding your residence if you have any questions.
PARKING
Please park in the Visitor Lot next to the Kim S. Phipps Welcome Center to check in. After you check in, you can drive your car to your residence building to unload your belongings. No special passes are necessary to park on campus.
FALCON ID & CAMPUS STORE
If you have time to spare after moving in, you can stop by the Falcon Exchange in Eisenhower Campus Center on the second floor to receive your student ID card and/or visit the Campus Bookstore to pick up some ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ swag! Please be advised that if you are unable to visit either location, you can plan to stop by on Thursday or Friday.
NOTE
If you are a student involved in another program/group, please notify us if you have any questions with scheduling conflicts.