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SOAR Peer Mentoring Program

About the Program

The SOAR Peer Mentoring Program is an initiative out of the Office of Student Success to primarily support new first-time students, but is for any incoming Messiah student desiring peer mentorship.

Peer learning and support is the foundation of the program. By equipping current upperclass Messiah students to serve in the role of a mentor, we hope that intentional friendships and impactful relationships can be formed. Ultimately, this is a year long program designed to help new students transition to college, find belonging in the Messiah community, and grow personally.

Students in the SOAR Program can expect to experience:

  • Early arrival to campus on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
  • Specific welcome week activities for the program
  • Monthly in-person meetings with peer mentor
  • Life Talks to engage in topics related to personal growth and development
  • Consistent communication from a peer mentor
  • Planned group activities
  • Semester-end celebrations

Program Goals

1. To support incoming students as they transition to college and persist towards their next year at Messiah

2. To provide peer leadership opportunities to current Messiah students

Program Recruitment

SOAR Program recruitment is by invitation/recommendation only currently. However, interested students can contact the Office of Student Success at studentsuccess@messiah.edu to discuss further.

Early Arrival/Move-In Information

SOAR Program early arrival students will check in between 10:00 AM-2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 20th. Please check your email to sign up fro move in or contact studentsuccess@messiah.edu.

Upon arrival, please check in at the circulation desk at the Kim S. Phipps Welcome Center. From there, you will be directed next door to the Office of Residence Life and Housing to receive your keys.

Some of our office staff will be at each residence hall to assist students with move-in. Please reference the campus map to identify where your residence is located. We can also assist you in finding your residence if you have any questions.

PARKING

Please park in the Visitor Lot next to the Kim S. Phipps Welcome Center to check in. After you check in, you can drive your car to your residence building to unload your belongings. No special passes are necessary to park on campus.

FALCON ID & CAMPUS STORE

If you have time to spare after moving in, you can stop by the Falcon Exchange in Eisenhower Campus Center on the second floor to receive your student ID card and/or visit the Campus Bookstore to pick up some Messiah swag! Please be advised that if you are unable to visit either location, you can plan to stop by on Thursday or Friday.

NOTE

If you are a student involved in another program/group, please notify us if you have any questions with scheduling conflicts.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact studentsuccess@messiah.edu.