SIU SOAR Program

Saturday, July 18, 2026 until Saturday, July 25, 2026 Central Daylight Time UTC -05:00

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

Saluki Opportunities Awareness Residency (SOAR)

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - Saturday, July 25, 2026

The Saluki Opportunities Awareness Residency (SOAR) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an immersive summer experience designed to introduce motivated high school juniors and seniors to college life and the diverse career opportunities within the College of Business and Analytics.

SOAR empowers students to explore pathways in accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics, business analytics, and hospitality, tourism, and event management through hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world experiences. The program is committed to expanding access to higher education by supporting students from diverse backgrounds as they develop the confidence, knowledge, and professional skills needed for future success. The College of Business and Analytics will cover the full cost of tuition and housing, including meals, for each student participating in the SOAR program.

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

Other

School Information

High School Name:

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

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

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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 18 - July 25, 2026. 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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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This is a non-refundable application fee

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