SOAR Checklist
____Register for SOAR
Online at www.moreheadstate.edu/soar or by phone at 606-783-5208. You must be accepted in order to participate in SOAR.
____Activate your Eagle Account
We ask that you activate your Eagle Account prior to your SOAR program following the directions below. You will be able to activate your account five business days prior to your SOAR program date.
If you are unable to activate your account, don’t worry! During the 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Academic and Service Fair, go to the Riggle Room for assistance. MSU staff will be available to help you activate the account.
Account Activation Directions:
- Go to www.moreheadstate.edu
- Mouse-over “Current Students” at the top of the page and select “Online Services”.
- Under “Quick Login” select “Eagle Account Center” in the drop down menu.
- Enter your Eagle ID - your seven-digit MSU ID number preceded by a lowercase ‘m’.
- Enter your temporary password which is the last four digits of your Social Security number, 2 digit month, 2 digit day and 4 digit year of your birthday.
- Click the “Submit” button.
- This will open the account initialization screen. Please enter your temporary password again.
- Create a new password that is 8-12 characters long and contains at least 1 number and 1 letter.
- Enter the new password again.
- Select three security questions and answer them.
- Click “Submit”.
- You have successfully initialized your account!
- Please write down your password – you will need it at SOAR!!
- Do not share your account password with anyone.
- If you have problems, don’t worry – we will fix it at SOAR!
____Review Parking Information
For the April 17 program, you will need to park in the By Pass lot (Campus Map). You will be able to ride the shuttle buses and vans. For the other SOAR sessions, you may park in the lots designated on the campus map. Shuttle vans will be available. Please do not park in reserved numbered spaces or privately owned parking lots.
____Download Campus Map
____Review Dining Services Information
____Review EagleCard Information
The EagleCard ID is your official Morehead State University (MSU) photo identification and financial key to the MSU cashless society. All members of the campus community are required to have and carry an EagleCard.
Your photo will be taken in the lobby of ADUC during your SOAR session so that your EagleCard will be waiting for you at the beginning of the fall semester. Please do not wear hats or sunglasses for your photo.
The EagleCard Office, located in room 107 ADUC, produces the EagleCard and maintains Meal Memberships & debit accounts for all current students and employees. The EagleCard currently utilizes both magnetic stripe and contactless chip technology across campus for the following accounts and functionality.
- Meal Memberships – Dining Services booth, ADUC Crager Room. www.msudining.com
- BeakerBUCKs – debit account accepted at multiple locations across campus.
- Eagle Checking Account (ATM/Debit) - U.S.Bank
- EagleCard ONLINE
- Residence Hall Door Access
- Library, Facilities, and Athletic Event Access
For more information and updates, please visit our website at www.moreheadstate.edu/eaglecard.
____Review Banking Information
U.S. Bank is Morehead State’s student banking partner and is directly associated with the EagleCard ID. Click Here for more information.
Save time at SOAR and fill out the US Bank application and bring it to SOAR.
U.S. Bank Student Checking Application for Morehead State University
____Fill out your Health History Form
If you have not completed and returned your Health History Form, click here to download a copy of the form. You can bring your completed form to your SOAR program and turn it in at the Counseling and Health Services display table. Students under the age of 18 must have the form completed and signed by parent/guardian.
___Will you have a vehicle on-campus for the 2009-2010 academic year?
A valid Morehead State University parking permit is required to be displayed on vehicles parked on property owned or controlled by Morehead State University. Enforcement of parking permit requirements begins on the first day of classes of each term.
To purchase a parking permit at SOAR, you will need to know your license plate number, make, model, and year of your vehicle. Parking permits are $120.00 per year for zones AH, AZ, C, E and S. Parking permits are $60.00 per year for the Overflow Lot – Zone O. We accept cash, check, or major credit cards. For more information on vehicle registration, click here. .
____Make overnight accommodations, if needed
SOAR programs are one day programs and do not require an overnight stay. If you have traveled a long distance, you may choose to stay overnight in one of our area hotels.
____Review this list again prior to your SOAR visit!
Check out the Web site before you attend for any updates.
