Soar-in-4 Scholars Program
The SOAR-in-4 Scholars Program is a unique and highly customized initiative that provides participating students with professional, hands-on support and personalized guidance as they work toward completing a bachelor’s degree within four years of initial freshman enrollment.
Through this program, participating colleges foster a supportive and collaborative environment that promotes academic achievement, career readiness, and long-term success at Florida Atlantic University and beyond.
The program is offered by the following FAU colleges, with key SOAR-in-4 contacts:
| College | Contact and Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters | Dr. Barclay Barrios, Associate Dean | bbarrios@fau.edu |
| College of Business | Casey Thomas, Associate Director, Academic Programs | cthoma20@fau.edu |
| College of Education | Yanique Booth, Academic Advisor II | ybooth@fau.edu |
| College of Engineering and Computer Science | Alyssa Ali, Academic Advisor III | alyssaali@fau.edu |
| Charles E. Schmidt College of Science | Desiree Fray, Academic Advisor III | frayd@fau.edu |
| College of Social Work and Criminal Justice | Sandra Jakubow, Director, Advising Services | sjakubow@fau.edu |
Participants in the SOAR-in-4 Scholars Program receive benefits such as:
- Advanced Course Registration: Participants can register for all their courses each term before regular registration begins, ensuring a seat in high-demand classes.
- Comprehensive Student Success Team: A dedicated team works with participants to navigate academic plans, support career development, and assist with any student account needs.
- Professional Networking Events and Showcases: Each semester, participants receive personalized invitations to connect with professionals from various fields, discuss career experiences, and explore shadowing and research opportunities.
- Research Experience and Opportunity Workshops: Participants learn about research projects, fellowships, summer programs, and grants available at FAU, across Florida, nationally, and internationally.
- Semester Career Counselor Meetings: Participants meet with a career counselor to clarify goals, explore career options, evaluate potential occupational settings, and receive guidance on resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and internship or job searches.
- Invitations to Special Events and Opportunities: Participants receive direct notifications about exclusive events, such as lunches with deans, faculty networking sessions, and other unique opportunities offered throughout the year.
Note: Each participating college may also offer additional programs, workshops, or opportunities tailored specifically to their students.