Science Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR)

Step 1 | Attend SOAR

We hope you will have an opportunity to start your journey at UNB Fredericton with our Spring Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) day taking place Saturday, May 28, 2022.

SOAR is one of the best ways to get your university career off to a good start and gain valuable information for your first-year experience. It is also the first step towards your advising and course registration with the Faculty of Science for Fall 2022.

Activites for parents and supporters

UNB has a full afternoon of programming for parents/supporters. In addition to tours and information stations, there is a faculty welcome and sessions on supporting your student while they are studying at UNB.

Our faculty session will discuss:

• The transition from high school to the Faculty of Science
• University policies
• Supports and resources
• Question and answer segment
• Sign up for Science's parent newsletter 

Step 2 | Attend a registration session

In order to complete your registration for Fall and Winter term it is extremely important to register for one of our registration weeks in your areas of interest.

Each virtual registration week will provide:

• A general overview
• A question and answer segment
• Academic advising
• Course schedules/templates
• An opportunity to request individual one-on-one advising
• A recorded video of the session and registration booklet
• Follow up to ensure appropriate registration

Science registration

Week One - June 8: Area of Interest: Biology. Register now

Week Two - June 15: Area of Interest: Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biology-Chemistry.  Register now

Week Three - June 22: Area of Interest: Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Undecided, Entrance Program. Register now

Week Four - June 29: Area of Interest: Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Environmental GeoChemistry, Physics, Psychology. Register now

Week Four - June 29: Concurrent Students: BAS, BA/BSC, BCS/SC. Register now

Concerned you can not attend the appropriate virtual session due to time zone, poor internet connection issues, etc.? Contact Angela Regier at sci.connect@unb.ca to discuss your best alternative to get registered with Science.

Science Peer Mentors

The Science Peer Mentors will deliver a session during the month of June offering insights into being successful in first year. Get tips on how to prepare for blended learning, what you can expect, how to find your place at UNB, and get answers to all your questions. We encourage you all to participate in this session to start building connections with other first years and your Peer Mentors. They are very excited to assist you along the way.

Want to learn more about all the details we have shared? Watch your email or our 1st year Facebook group for all the details.