Student Opportunity & Achievement Resources Program (SOAR)
JumpStart
Established in 2021, JumpStart is a pre-college program orientation program for students who successfully complete the BCI (Black College Institute) summer program, and are now entering their freshmen year here at VT. Students engage in a 3 day program that focuse on acclimation to campus, introduction to resources, offices, academic buildings, and people. The goal is to continue to strengthen the pipeline that is being built from rising high school juniors to college graduates. For more information about JumpStart, please contact SOAR by email at inclusivevt@vt.edu.
Our Vision
Our vision is to support students as they find community to thrive in their collegiate experience.
Our Mission
A holistic support program dedicated to welcoming and retaining underrepresented minority students at Virginia Tech and promoting their success through campus collaborations.
Virginia Tech is committed to fostering a vibrant community through the ambitious goals of guided by the principles of community and excellence. Additionally, Virginia Tech is dedicated to closing the graduation gap for traditionally underserved students.
To enhance existing resources and support systems, the university introduced the Student Opportunities and Achievement Resources (SOAR) program in 2019. This program serves as a collaborative effort with academic colleges and campus partners