SOARING - Success, Opportunities, Achievements & Realizing Them

SOARING recognizes and rewards students that are taking the initiative to make the most of their university experience. Through the program you are able to realize your potential, capitalize on opportunities and achieve success in your university career through active participation academically, professionally and socially.

The SOARING Program has three levels based on the number of academic credits you have acquired at York. (Click on each link below for details.)

• START (0-23 credits)

START is the first component of the SOARING Program and is for students with less than 24 credits (0-23) completed at York and is designed to:

• Create an opportunity for you to network, meet fellow students and make new friends and connections in the LA&PS community.
• Be a great way for you to get to know the services and opportunities available through the LA&PS Faculty and at York University.
• Provide you with guidance and information for making the best of your first year at York.
• Encourage your involvement and participation for a great, well-rounded university experience.

Certificate for First Year Involvement

The Certificate for First Year Involvement aims to recognize students in the SOARING - START component who are committed to a well-rounded first year experience, and have made contributions to the LA&PS Faculty and York University through their extra-curricular involvement.

Click here to register for START!



 

• ADVANCE (24 - 60 credits)

ADVANCE is the second component of the SOARING Program designed specifically for students that have completed 24 credits but have less than 60 credits.

The ADVANCE Program is designed to:

• Create opportunities for developing methods for academic, professional and personal success.
• Encourage involvement and participation for a great, well-rounded university experience.
• Create an opportunity for you to network, meet fellow students and make new friends.

Click here to register for ADVANCE!


 

• GRAD (61+ credits)

GRAD – Getting Ready and Done – is the third component of the SOARING Program designed specifically for students that have completed 60 credits.

Graduating at York can be a complex process, not to mention the need to think about what you will be doing after graduation – will you go on to postgraduate studies, or take a year off of school to work or travel, or are you going straight into the job market? GRAD workshops and events focus on the primary concerns of students approaching graduation and highlight things that every potential grad needs to know to assist them in their transition.

The GRAD Program is designed to:

• Offer specific services and workshops to help students adequately prepare for graduation and life after graduation.
• Create an opportunity for students to network, meet fellow students and make new friends.


 
Click here to register for GRAD!

By participating in workshops, activities, events, and/or volunteering you obtain points that are accumulated throughout one SOARING year (May 1-March 31). Through this point accumulation, you can win great monthly prizes and receive official recognition for participation with SOARING Certificates of Achievement. The prizes are great and acquiring SOARING certificates and official recognition will place you ahead of the pack with prospective employers.

Four easy steps:

1. Register in a level based on your academic credits.
2. Attend events, workshops, activities, and/or volunteer and fulfill the requirements for the level you are in.
3. Enter Points for the activities you have completed
4. Apply for recognition by submitting the Program Completion form once you complete the program requirements to receive Certificate of Participation and Letter of Recognition, also Certificate for First Year Involvement.

How does SOARING help?

By participating in workshops, activities, events, and/or volunteering you obtain points that are accumulated throughout one SOARING year (May 1-March 31). Through this point accumulation, you can win great monthly prizes and receive official recognition for participation with SOARING Certificate of Participation and Letter of Recognition, by entering points each time you participate in those activities. Also, if you are in the START level, you could receive a Certificate for First Year Involvement if you surpass the minimum requirements for the level. The prizes are great and acquiring SOARING certificates and official recognition will place you ahead of the pack with prospective employers.

Video

Hear what students have to say about the SOARING program. You can also learn more about SOARING via this creative SOARING video.