Humber Polytechnic-SOAR

About SOAR

Prepare to SOAR!

Are you a new student to Humber? What is your ONE BIG QUESTION before your first day?

Join a virtual SOAR group advising session with fellow new students, led by our Career & Student Success Advisors! If you've registered and paid your tuition deposit, you should expect an invitation for a SOAR session.

Get your questions answered and choose from domestic, international, or mature student sessions, with international sessions co-facilitated by our International Student Advisors!

Some Common SOAR Topics!

✔ What to expect in Humber classes
✔ How will I know what to do?
✔ Where can I find my courses & registration information
✔ What supports can I get for jobs and my future career?
✔ How to balance everything
✔ What are the Canadian norms for schooling?
✔ What's next after SOAR?

Why SOAR with us?

Students who attend SOAR sessions are more likely to:

Be academically successful during and after their first semester
Know where to find help in the first few weeks of classes
More likely to build a relationship with their Advisor for academic and career support

Students who attend SOAR said that they are:

Extremely satisfied with the sessions
Gained a better understanding of the support services available
Got their ONE BIG QUESTION answered
Know what their next steps are before school starts!

Upcoming SOAR Sessions

Questions about SOAR? advising@humber.ca

Get Ready for Fall 2026

Sessions will be offered August 4 to 21, 2026

Get Ready for Winter 2027

Sessions will be offered December 7 to 17, 2026

What Students Say

Hear from students who have benefited from our program.

"As someone who hasn't been in school in Canada before, I found the session very informative. It gave me a clearer understanding of how things work here, and I felt more confident about what to expect."

"The facilitator was well informed about the services and tools provided by Humber college to its students. Additionally, they were very helpful in answering questions in regards to students specific needs."

"The advisor was very knowledgeable on many different aspects of the school and was able to answer our questions with detailed responses, as well as being very friendly and welcoming to everyone in the session!"