Senior Onboarding and Registration - SOAR
SOAR Early Registration Day is April 19th, 2025.
About SOAR Early Registration Day:
Each April, Chabot College hosts the Senior Orientation and Registration (SOAR) event. This event is designed for graduating high school seniors who plan to attend Chabot College in the upcoming Summer / Fall terms.
SOAR provides an early registration opportunity, allowing students to secure their classes ahead of time and get a head
start on their college journey. Participating in SOAR helps students navigate the
transition from high school to college more smoothly. Be sure to check this website
regularly for updates.
The Chabot College application for Summer / Fall 2025 is now open! Follow the SOAR Steps below to get started.
Learn more about SOAR at upcoming workshops at your high school or join us on Zoom on:
- Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6PM or
- Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6PM (presentation in Spanish)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86908271474
Click here to watch a recording of our SOAR presentation.
Please email us if you would like to receive a copy of the SOAR ppt presentation:
SOAR Team
(510) 723-6722
cc-soar@chabotcollege.edu
New Student Support Center Hours
Building 700 - Room 714A
Peer Guide Support
Peer Guides are here to help with questions about enrollment, registration, financial
aid, and more!
(510) 723-7686 Peer Guide Hours Building 700 - First Floor
Steps to be eligible for SOAR Early Registration Day in April 19th, 2025:
High school seniors attending the following districts and schools should apply to Chabot College using www.californiacolleges.edu:
- Hayward Unified (Brenkwitz, Hayward High, Mt. Eden, Tennyson)
- New Haven Unified (Conley Carabello, Decoto Ind. Studies, James Logan)
- San Leandro Unified (Lincoln/SLVA, San Leandro High)
- San Lorenzo Unified (Arroyo, East Bay Arts, Royal Sunset, San Lorenzo High)
After you sign in to CaliforniaColleges, hover over the word "College" on the top
menu and launch the application by clicking on "California Community Colleges Application."
Select Chabot College and continue with the application. See your College & Career
Staff or High School Counselor for help.
All other High Seniors, apply to Chabot College using the link below:
Apply online to Chabot College
To be considered a "SOAR" student:
- Under the “Education" section:
- Please choose the option “received high school diploma” and enter your future date of graduation
- Under the "Supplemental Questions" section:
- “Are you currently a high school senior?” answer YES
- Be sure to indicate which special programs/learning communities are of interest
IMPORTANT:
- Use your personal email address not your high school email
- If you are undecided about taking summer courses, complete the Summer Application, which will allow you to register for Summer and/or Fall. If you complete the Fall application and later decide to take Summer courses, you will need to complete a new Summer application
To learn about Chabot's degrees and certificates, take a look at our Learning & Career Pathways to explore majors and programs available.
The 2025-26 Financial Aid (FAFSA/CADAA) application opens December 1, 2024.
- Follow the Financial Aid Steps for links to the FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application and important information on how to apply.
- Visit the Financial Aid website for information, assistance and to find your financial aid advisor.
- The Chabot College Promise (free tuition for first two years) requires the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application and is available to students regardless of income!
- Financial Aid application assistance hours.
Orientation helps you learn about our campus programs and resources. It is also one of the core services for priority registration. Complete your online orientation.
The orientation is fully online and takes about 45 minutes to complete. Have your W# ready to receive credit for completing the online orientation.
To get prepared for SOAR Early Registration Day (April 19th), choose one of the three options below:
Option 4A:
STEM Majors
Sign up for a First Semester Planning Session if you are planning on one of the following majors/careers:
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Pre- Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary.
Option 4B:
All other majors/careers including undecided students
Sign up for a New Student Workshop designed to prepare you for SOAR Day.
Come back in late February for the link to schedule your New Student Workshop.
Option 4C:
Apply to a Learning Community to work directly with a Learning Community Counselor
Learning Communities are academic success programs designed to support students by
providing the 3 C’s (Counseling, Classes, and Community). Space is limited.
Change It Now (CIN): Centered for all students interested in multi-cultural literature, leadership, and
social justice.
FYE: Centered around learning and career pathways.
MOVEMENT: Centered around Asian American history, literature, and culture.
Nesians Unite: Centered around Pacific Islander history, literature, and culture.
Puente: Centered around Chicano and Latinx history, literature, and culture.
RISE: Centered around students who have been incarcerated or justice impacted.
Umoja: Centered around African American/Black history, literature, and culture.
Come back in late February 2025 for the RSVP link to let us know you are coming!
Your Checklist Before Classes Start:
Submit additional required forms to the Financial Aid Office during the summer.
Students with documented disabilities who would like academic accommodations for their college classes should contact the Accessibility Center for Education (ACE).
You can submit a copy of your IEP or 504 plan to become a Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) student. Submit paperwork and set an appointment with a DSPS counselor.
Visit the DSPS contact webpage for contact information and hours.
Eligible students can receive free money for college, books, and transportation.
Special Programs provide students with additional resources to be successful. Learn more about Special Programs at Chabot.
Summer Bridge is a tuition-free, three-week program that welcomes all in-coming, first-year students entering Chabot College. Visit the Summer Bridge Program website for more information.
Chabot’s goal is to cultivate a campus culture that empowers students and others to take a stand against any type of harm. Complete the Title IX - Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention training to.
Now that you have applied and registered for your classes, there are a few more steps to ensure you start the semester right!