Once you have completed everything on this list, you are ready to meet with your advisor!

Ensure you have done the following:

  • Taken the ALEKS math placement OR the Advanced Math Placement. If you took a year or more of Calculus in high school or earned college credit for Calculus, you should take the Advanced Math Placement Test (AMPT).
    • Placement exam scores are REQUIRED to register for classes. 
    • Review the Engineering Course Placement Guidelines webpage for specific information about placement tests and information about retake options. 
  • Taken the chemistry placement test. This test is REQUIRED for College of Engineering students. 
    • Review the Engineering Course Placement Guidelines webpage for specific information about placement tests and information about retake options. 
  • Reported any AP/IB exam and/or dual enrollment/college transfer credit. This is very important for your advisor to provide accurate course recommendations. 
    • If you have not reported credit, refer to the Reporting Transfer and Post-Secondary Coursework and Credit by Examination section of the MyUI SOAR page. 
  • Watched all the videos and webpages linked on the MyUI SOAR page.
  • Reviewed your Individualized Recommendations Document (found at the top of the MyUI SOAR page).
    This individualized PDF will be available 3 days before your SOAR appointment.

Prepare your materials:

  • Upload courses to your Schedule Builder Course Cart. 
  • Save some Preferred Schedules. 
  • Write down questions for your advisor. 
  • Plan to use an electronic device to attend the appointment and complete your enrollment.
    Using a device with a larger screen (i.e. desktop, laptop, or tablet) is recommended. 
  • Download the Zoom app, test your audio/video settings, and practice using the chat and share screen functions.
    • Download the Zoom desktop client. Click Download Client on the bottom of the page and follow the steps to complete the download for your device. 
    • Refer to the How to Use Zoom for Your SOAR Appointment section of the MyUI SOAR page for step-by-step instructions on navigating Zoom.