SOAR Program

OCC is dedicated to building a solid foundation for you to achieve success in your academics and future career goals.

The Seminar for Ongoing Academic Retention (SOAR) is designed to engage students in discussion and activities that will enhance their learning and study skills. The seminar will include engaging activities that will promote student involvement in the learning process. It will provide you with an opportunity to reflect on your past academic performance and create a plan to move forward.

• The SOAR program is a FREE 3-week strengths-based seminar that will meet twice a week for a total of 2 hours per week.

• You will receive a notification from the college if you are required to participate in the SOAR program for the upcoming semester.
• The seminar will be added to your schedule by the college.
• You will meet with your assigned School Navigator three times throughout the semester to reinforce the material discussed during the seminar.
• You and your School Navigator will develop a personalized success plan designed to address the factors that previously impacted your academic success.