Welcome to Reynolds!

Get Started Here

If you are a new student looking to get started in courses in 2023, you will need to participate in "S.O.A.R" or New Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration!

Complete the SOAR Welcome Survey to be connected to your academic advisor! Please ensure you are checking your personal email, phone and voicemail so you don’t miss a message.

Our orientation experience will ensure you can get started on your journey with Reynolds NOW! SOAR allows you to…

  • Meet one on one with an academic advisor
  • Learn how to navigate your MyReynolds account
  • Create your course schedule
  • Attend a series of programs individualized to your needs
  • Discover resources and staff who will help support you along the way!

In the meantime, review the New Student Checklist  at the yellow button above . This checklist will walk you through each step of enrollment, provide helpful videos and refer you to specific offices at the college for assistance should you need it. 

Details on your Advising Meeting: Your advising meeting may be by phone, via zoom, or on campus and s tudents will be connected to their person, will receive career & transfer discussions with their advisor to support their short term and long term goals, register for courses, review Student Portal, college payment options, and ensure that they have a strong start that will lead to a strong finish!

Here are some questions you can review to be prepared:

  • What programs interest you?
  • Do you intend to transfer to a four-year school?
  • What is your short term and long term goal?
  • Do you want to attend college full-time or part-time?
  • Would you prefer to attend classes online or in person?
  • What obligations do you have outside of school?

First Year Program Series Options

Canvas 101 Workshops 

Do you know what Canvas is? Not sure how to get started with Canvas? Let Reynolds Librarians show you how! Attend this helpful session so you are prepared when your courses start! The Zoom link to the workshop will be sent to you approximately 15 minutes before the session begins. Register below:

Workshops - LibCal - Reynolds Libraries

Financial Aid Assistance

Do you need money for school? Maybe help completing the FAFSA form? No worries! Visit below for FREE virtual workshops for help with all things financial aid: 

Financial Aid Workshops

Questions? Contact us at 804-523-5155 or soar@reynolds.edu.  

Check back for more information on our Orientation Program Series!