SOAR: Starting Out at Regis

Whether you're a first-year or transfer student, your SOAR experience will consist of three phases: Summer Advising Sessions, Ranger Welcome Days and Your First Year at Regis. Read on to learn more about what your experience will entail.

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First-Year Students

College can be overwhelming. The SOAR experience for first-year students is specifically designed to ensure you are connected to all of the resources, support and individuals you'll need.

What to Expect

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Transfer Students

We know you are coming to Regis with some college experience under your belt− SOAR programming for transfer students is designed to help you succeed as a Regis Ranger.

What to Expect

Residential Move-In is August 16, 2023

Ranger Welcome Days

Registration is open! Ranger Welcome Days is our opportunity to welcome all incoming first-year and transfer students to campus leading up to the start of classes. Check out what we have in store for 2023!

¡La inscripción está abierta! Ranger Welcome Days es nuestra oportunidad de dar la bienvenida a todos los estudiantes de primer año y transferidos al campus antes de que comiencen las clases. ¡Echa un vistazo a lo que tenemos reservado para 2023!

Resource Roundup

New Student Checklist

There's a lot to do before classes start, and the fall semester will be here before you know it! Download the New Student Checklist to make sure you've completed all of the necessary tasks and submitted all required documentation.

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Commuter Students

Have questions about being a commuter student? Learn about all of the resources that are available to you as a Regis commuter and how our Commuter Assistants can help Regis feel like home.

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Parents and Families

As a parent or supporter of a Regis student, we know you may have a lot of questions. We've gathered some helpful information and resources you may need as your student transitions into life as a Regis Ranger.

Regis Glossary

Come across a word, phrase or acronym that you don't recognize? Use our helpful glossary as a reference to familiarize yourself with the Regis lingo!

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SOAR Newsletter

Emailed every week to incoming students, the SOAR newsletter contains important information on how to prepare for your arrival at Regis. Check out our archive if you missed an issue!

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Regis Glossary

Advisor: An academic resource who can assist with registering for courses and planning your academic path towards completing your degree

Anderson: Anderson College of Business and Computing

Blue & Gold Weekend: held each fall, Blue & Gold Weekend is an annual celebration for alumni, parents and families of Regis to show their Ranger Pride

Boettcher Commons: the hub of our Northwest Denver campus, also referred to as "the Quad"

Bookstore: See "Ranger Station"

The Caf: a common phrase for students to use when referring to the main dining cafe in our Student Center

Commuter: A Regis student who does not live on campus, but rather commutes to campus on a regular basis for class

Contemplatives in Action: one of the foundational Jesuit values, reminding us to not just think about social problems but to take action to address them

Counseling Services: Offering counseling and mental health services to students

Cura Personalis: one of the foundational Jesuit values, meaning "care for the whole person"

DCH: David Clarke Hall

Dean: An academic leader who oversees a college or academic department

Dean of Students: An administrative leader responsible for the coordination of student-related programs and overseeing student well-being, student advocacy and resource referral

DML: Dayton Memorial Library

Finding God in All Things: One of the foundational Jesuit values, inviting us to search for and find God in every circumstance of life

First Generation Student: Defined as a student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not graduated from a 4-year college or university, meaning the student is the first in their immediate family to graduate from a higher education institution

First Tracks: Hosted by Outdoor Programs and Recreation (OPR), First Tracks is an adventure program for incoming students hosted every summer prior to Ranger Welcome Weekend

Front Porch: Regis University's student housing portal, where you can apply for housing or an exemption, find out about your new roommate and more

FYE: First Year Experience

HRE: Housing and Residential Engagement

LHSON: Loretto Heights School of Nursing

Magis: one of the foundational Jesuit values, meaning the value of striving for the better, striving for excellence

Men and Women For and With Others: One of the foundational Jesuit values, charging us to stand with and act on behalf of marginalized communities

MNH: Main Hall; the first building built on our Northwest Denver campus.

MyRegis: Your one-stop-shop that brings together many of the resources listed on this page in one place including Front Porch, Ranger Portal, WebAdvisor, WorldClass and Workday.

MyRegisGo: The mobile app version of MyRegis available for Android and Apple

OAP: Outdoor Adventure Program

ODEIE: Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence

OGE: Office of Global Education, serving as a resource for international students

OneRegis (one.regis.edu): Your resource for regular campus updates and news for students, faculty and staff

OPR: Outdoor Programs and Recreation

PCH: Peter Claver Hall

Phys Plant: Short for Physical Plant, the main department overseeing facilities, grounds and campus maintenance

Provost: Also known as the Chief Academic Officer, the Provost oversees all academic activity at the University

Ranger Portal (rangerportal.regis.edu): Your go-to destination for all things related to your student account, including paying your tuition bill, viewing financial aid disbursements, setting up a payment plan and more

Ranger Station: The Regis bookstore located in Regis Square, and your one-stop-shop for textbooks, school supplies and Regis gear. The Ranger Station Fanzone is a satellite shop located in Clarke Hall, and is home to a Starbucks and a smaller selection of Regis apparel and swag.

Ranger Welcome Weekend: Each year in August, Ranger Welcome Weekend includes new student move-in as well as activities and programs aimed at welcoming new students to the Regis community.

RC: Regis College. Also commonly used to refer to a core class

RCC: Official course prefix commonly used for core classes

Regi the Ranger: Our beloved fox, Regi is the University’s official mascot – Regi is a firm believer in lighthearted fun and cura personalis, and always seeks to reflect our University’s values, inspire our community, build fellowship and celebrate Ranger pride

RegisNET: Our internal network and your main Regis login credentials. Your RegisNET ID and password are used to log in to your Regis email, WebAdvisor, WorldClass and more. If you have not set up your RegisNET ID yet, please contact your admissions counselor

RHCHP: Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions

RUSGA: Regis University Student Government Association, the governance entity charged to be the voice of the students

SOAR: An acronym for Starting Out At Regis, SOAR encompasses experiences and programming involved with a student's journey through their first year at Regis University

SPA: School for Professional Advancement (within Regis College)

Student Life: Part of HESL that aims at providing opportunities for students to engage and create the Regis experience they are looking for

Traditional Students: Refers to students who take classes at Regis full-time, on campus

Transfer Students: Students who began their academic career at another institution and transfer completed credits to Regis University

UMin: Short for University Ministry

Unity of Mind and Heart: One of the foundational Jesuit values, reminding us that in order to be our best self, we must ensure our mind, heart and soul are working together in unison

VAVP: Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention

WebAdvisor (webadvisor.regis.edu): Our online portal for all things academics; register for classes, view your degree progression and check your grades

WorldClass (worldclass.regis.edu): Regis University's learning management system (LMS). Online courses are hosted through WorldClass, and many on-campus courses have WorldClass components as well

Workday (ruworks.regis.edu): Your hub for student employment. If you are eligible for a work study position, log in to Workday to search job postings, input your hours and view your paystubs

Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life and Engagement

Location: O'Connell Hall Basement

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Contact: 303.458.4089 | studact@regis.edu