Hawk Orientation is the starting point at Shorter University. At Hawk Orientation, new students learn about academics, extracurricular opportunities and the rich traditions of being a Shorter Hawk. Students will meet faculty advisors, student affairs staff, and student leaders, who welcome them to The Hill.
Hawk Orientation includes freshmen and transfer sessions in the summer, as well as a session in January. Each new student must attend one of these sessions before the start of classes for the incoming semester. These one-day sessions offer information on academic advising and expectations, student accounts and financial aid. campus resources, student life and how to get involved, as well as, what to expect living in the residence halls.
If you have any questions about Hawk Orientation, please contact us at 1-800-868-6980, ext. 7233 or 706-233-7233. We look forward to seeing you on The Hill.
Register Online
To register for Hawk Orientation you must pay your enrollment deposit through the Office of Admissions. After your deposit is paid, you will log in to your SCHOLAR account to register online for one of the Hawk Orientation dates. You can find this form under the New Students tab at the top of the page.
This form should be completed all at one time as the form does not save data. If you have questions, you may email your Admissions Counselor.
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