Southern Oregon University
Next Steps - Fall
If you have been admitted for fall term, click on the links below to complete your next steps and prepare for the beginning of your career at Southern Oregon University.
Admitted for winter, spring, or summer term? Click here for your next steps.
Submit the Enrollment Deposit
As soon as you are admitted. Priority deposit deadline June 1.
As soon as you have decided you want to attend Southern Oregon University, you will need to submit an enrollment deposit. This will allow you to activate your student account and follow the next steps.
As soon as you have decided you want to attend Southern Oregon University, you will need to submit an enrollment deposit. This will allow you to activate your student account and follow the next steps.
Sign up for Raider Registration
After you submit the enrollment deposit.
If you are enrolling at SOU for the fall term, your next step after paying the enrollment deposit is to sign up for Raider Registration.
If you are enrolling at SOU for the fall term, your next step after paying the enrollment deposit is to sign up for Raider Registration.
Submit Final Transcripts/Missing Materials
As soon as they are available.
After graduating high school or completing college work, send the Office of Admissions your final official transcripts as soon as they are available. Also refer to your admission Needs Letter and send us any missing materials (transcripts, test scores, etc.). Only when all outstanding documents are received will your admission decision become final.
After graduating high school or completing college work, send the Office of Admissions your final official transcripts as soon as they are available. Also refer to your admission Needs Letter and send us any missing materials (transcripts, test scores, etc.). Only when all outstanding documents are received will your admission decision become final.
Submit the Housing Application
As soon as you are admitted.
Submit your Housing Application to reserve a room in our residence halls. Check out the Residence Hall and Family Housing options.
Submit your Housing Application to reserve a room in our residence halls. Check out the Residence Hall and Family Housing options.
Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
FAFSA- Apply as early as January 1
SOSA deadline- March 15
You must submit a FAFSA to be considered for financial aid at SOU. File your FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. Also, be sure to complete the Southern Online Scholarship Application (SOSA) by March 15 to be considered for SOU scholarships.
SOSA deadline- March 15
You must submit a FAFSA to be considered for financial aid at SOU. File your FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. Also, be sure to complete the Southern Online Scholarship Application (SOSA) by March 15 to be considered for SOU scholarships.
Submit Immunization and Health History Forms
Before fall classes begin
SOU’s Student Health and Wellness Center will mail you information about immunization and health history requirements. These forms are required to help SOU meet your health needs. Without these forms on file, you will not be able to register for classes. The immunization form is available here.
SOU’s Student Health and Wellness Center will mail you information about immunization and health history requirements. These forms are required to help SOU meet your health needs. Without these forms on file, you will not be able to register for classes. The immunization form is available here.
Pre-Order Your Textbooks
As soon as you register for fall classes
As soon as you are registered for classes, you can reserve your textbooks online through our bookstore.
As soon as you are registered for classes, you can reserve your textbooks online through our bookstore.
Attend New Student Orientation
September 20- 23, 2012
New Student Orientation is held the weekend prior to the start of classes in the fall. Attending this orientation is required, it is designed to help you be successful at SOU.
New Student Orientation is held the weekend prior to the start of classes in the fall. Attending this orientation is required, it is designed to help you be successful at SOU.
Pay Your Tuition and Fees
By the first Friday of the term.
Payment is always due by the first Friday of the term. No advance payment is needed. Other payment arrangements can be made through the Enrollment Services Center.
Payment is always due by the first Friday of the term. No advance payment is needed. Other payment arrangements can be made through the Enrollment Services Center.
Update Us on Any Changes
If you have changed your address, phone number, email address, etc., since applying, update the Office of Admissions so you can continue to receive important information.
Change of Application
If you have submitted an application and wish to change your term of entry, change your area of academic interest, or cancel your application, submit the Change of Application Status form.
First Day of Classes
