SIU SOAR Program

Sunday, July 20, 2025 until Saturday, July 26, 2025 Central Daylight Time UTC -05:00

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1263 Lincoln Dr
Carbondale, IL 62901
United States

The Saluki Opportunities Awareness Residency program at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale (SIU SOAR) is a week-long summer camp that informs, and introduces, minority high school about the expectations of college life and opportunities in accounting, finance and business-related fields while providing the foundation of financial literacy and the development of interpersonal skills. The program is designed specifically for minority students who are entering their sophomore, junior and senior years in high school and serves as a motivational tool to inspire students to increase their fundamental competence in the skill sets related to employment in those fields.

Participant Information

Are you a returning SOAR student?

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Phone Type:

Phone Number:

May we text you?

Email Address

T-Shirt size:

Polo size:

Gender

Ethnic Background (choose all that apply):

African American

Hispanic

Caucasian

Native American

Asian

Other

School Information

High School Name:

High School CEEB: Hidden

Current Grade Level:

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Please attached your most current high school transcripts

School Counselor or Accounting/Business Teacher:

Counselor/Teacher Phone:

Counselor/Teacher Email:

Relationship to Participant

Relationship Type:

Relationship First Name

Relationship Last Name

Relationship Phone

Relationship Email

Mathematics Coursework

Please list the math classes you have completed or are currently taking in high school. Include the grade level in which you took each class and whether it was an honors or AP course (if applicable).

Freshman (9th)

Sophomore (10th)

Junior (11th)

Senior (12th)

Awards and Activities

Please type an essay (minimum 150 words) explaining why you think you will benefit from the Saluki Opportunities Awareness Residency.

Extracurricular Activities
Please indicate each activity and number of years participated

Video Essay

Submit a short video introducing yourself. In your video, you may want to share:

Why you’re interested in attending SOAR Camp
A little about your background, interests, or future goals in business
Create a commercial for company/product you like
Pitch a business idea that could help your community

Keep it short and authentic — this is simply a chance for us to get to know you.

References

Two recommendation forms are required (one from a teacher and one from a counselor, coach, club/group advisor, employer etc.). Please provide contact information for each of your references. Your references will be contacted via email to fill out their recommendation form.

Reference 1 Name

Reference 1 Email

Reference 1 Phone

Reference 1 Relationship

Reference 2 Name

Reference 2 Email

Reference 2 Phone

Reference 2 Relationship

Demographic Information

The SIU SOAR program would not be made possible without the sponsorship and contributions from Corporate Sponsors and grants received from other Charitable Foundations.

Several of these organizations are interested in and/or require the demographics of the students and families that participate in the SOAR program. These details provide them with a better and more detailed understanding of the families and communities that benefit from and are impacted by their support of the program.

As such, please complete the following sections to help us obtain more detailed demographic information:

Are the parents/guardians of the applicant legally married?

Does the applicant live in a single-parent household?

What is the gender of the single parent?

How many people are in the household, including parent(s)/guardian(s) and children?

What is your gross annual household income?

Parent/Guardian A Education Level

Parent/Guardian B Education Level

Terms and Conditions for Participation

It is the understanding that the students are guests of Southern Illinois University and agree that, at no time, will they leave the campus during their stay. (This does not include the visits scheduled as group activities during the program or in case of an emergency.)
In addition, students agree to eat all meals on campus, as they are provided by the program; and students will obey the lights out policy of 11:00PM, which will be enforced at all times.
There is no smoking or alcohol, or any form of drugs permitted on university property and students agree to refrain from the use of such.
It is understood that not all students who complete the application will be selected to participate in this program and agree to the decisions made by Southern Illinois University and the SIU SOAR Board.
It is understood that this is an educational opportunity and with it comes certain responsibilities. Students will conduct themselves in accordance with the terms outlined.

Consent

Student Consent
I do hereby agree to the terms and conditions associated with participating in the SIU SOAR program and understand that if, for any reason, Southern Illinois University deems it necessary to send me home for being unable to fulfill my agreement, I understand that my parent/guardian will be notified and I will comply with this action.

Student Signature

Date

Parent Consent
I do hereby give my permission for the above signed student to participate in the SIU SOAR Program to be held in Carbondale, IL for the period of July 20 - July 26, 2025. I understand should my child be asked to leave the program prior to completion, I agree to provide transportation should it be necessary.

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

SOAR Media Release Form

I, the undersigned, hereby authorize Southern Illinois University to photograph me, take motion pictures of me, take video footage of me, and/or make electronic sound recording of me (herein referred to as photographic or electronic reproductions), during the above program dates.
I authorize the use of any such photographic or electronic reproductions of me for any purpose, including but not limited to, educational and other public media as may be deemed appropriate by Southern Illinois University during the above program dates.
I understand that I may be identifiable from such photographic or electronic reproductions produced during the course of the above program dates.

Student Consent
I do hereby agree to the media release terms and conditions, outlined above, associated with participating in the SIU SOAR program during the program period outlined above.

Student Signature

Date

Parent Consent
I certify that I am the parent or guardian of the student applicant above, a minor under the age of eighteen (18) years. I hereby agree to assume legal responsibility for his/her authorizations referred to in this General Media Release.

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

SOAR Medical Release Form

I give permission for my child to be treated by the appropriate medical personnel for any illness/accident while at camp.
The University has put in place policies and guidelines in response to the Public Health Emergency regarding COVID 19 All persons present on University owned property shall follow those policies and guidelines to the same extent as is required of University faculty, students and staff. Failure to comply may result in removal from University property without refund. For further information please see: https://siu.edu/coronavirus/safety.php.

Please indicate any dietary restrictions the child has.

No Dietary Restrictions

Vegetarian

Vegan

Peanut Allergy

Other Nut Allergy

Seafood Allergy

Soy Allergy

Gluten Allergy/Gluten Free

Dairy Allergy

Egg Allergy

No Pork

Other Dietary Restriction

Please indicate the other dietary restriction.

Please indicate any special medical problems we should be aware of (medicine, injury, additional allergies or other conditions)

Does the child have a disability that needs reasonable accommodations? If yes, please explain:

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date