SOAR Student Portal Frequently Ask Questions - National University
SOAR Student Portal Frequently Ask Questions - National University
SOAR Student Portal Frequently Ask Questions - National University
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<strong>Frequently</strong> <strong>Ask</strong>ed <strong>Questions</strong> for <strong>SOAR</strong><br />
The new <strong>SOAR</strong> system has sparked many questions from students. In this document, the Information<br />
Technology department has provided answers to some frequently ask questions (FAQs).<br />
If you need more detailed instructions, go to Login Help on the <strong>SOAR</strong> login page or the <strong>Student</strong> Self<br />
Service Guide on the menu page once you sign in. This FAQ list will be updated regularly.<br />
Important Note: After signing into the portal click on Passwords and Personalization.<br />
a. Change your default password to a unique password only you will know.<br />
b. Set up a help question in case you forget your password. A new default password will be sent to<br />
your registered e-mail account by clicking Forgot My Password on the sign in page.<br />
c. Make sure your “official” e-mail address is correct.<br />
<strong>SOAR</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Portal</strong> <strong>Frequently</strong> <strong>Ask</strong> <strong>Questions</strong><br />
1. Why has <strong>National</strong> <strong>University</strong> switched from MYNU to <strong>SOAR</strong> MYNU (aka MIS) was running on<br />
an aging technology that could no longer be updated. The <strong>SOAR</strong> system uses a flexible, scaleable<br />
program that should see <strong>National</strong> through the next 25 years. The software <strong>SOAR</strong> is running on is the<br />
most widely accepted education enterprise software in use today.<br />
2. What is meant by “flexible/scalable” This means that <strong>SOAR</strong> can be modified as needed meet<br />
new system or student requests.<br />
School of Business students will recognize this as a study in change management. <strong>National</strong> has put a<br />
lot of time and effort into making this changeover as hassle free as possible, and the IT department<br />
apologizes for any inconveniences. Remember, today’s changes will become tomorrow’s standard<br />
operating procedures.<br />
3. What is my ID number and default password<br />
Your ID is your assigned nine-digit number. If you had a seven-digit ID before March 2005, just add two<br />
zeros in front of it. For example, “1694810” becomes 001694810. Your default password is the first two<br />
letters of your first name plus the first two letters of your last name plus the last four numbers of your<br />
student ID. For example, Suzanne Sommers ID # 001694810 has the default password “SUSO4810”.<br />
4. How do I log on to <strong>SOAR</strong><br />
Go to: www.nu.edu/login.html and click on: New! <strong>SOAR</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Portal</strong><br />
5. Is my <strong>SOAR</strong> ID and password different than my Online class ID and password<br />
Yes! These are two different computer systems and each system requires its own login and password.<br />
6. Why must I have cookies enabled and pop-up-blockers turned off<br />
<strong>SOAR</strong> sends a cookie to the computer you are signing in from. The cookie is part of an encryption<br />
scheme that protects your privacy. If you have a pop-up blocker active, <strong>SOAR</strong> will not be able to<br />
automatically open (pop-up) a window that displays the information you want.<br />
7. What about connecting from AOL and EarthLink<br />
These Internet Providers have chosen to use non-standard security protocols. Connect to them, start a<br />
new Internet Explorer window and then log on to <strong>SOAR</strong>.
8. Still can’t connect to <strong>SOAR</strong><br />
E-mail help@nu.edu or call 1 866-NU-ACCESS ext. 2647. The IT Help Desk is staffed Monday -<br />
Thursday 8am to 8pm, Fridays 8am to 5pm, and Saturdays 9am to noon.<br />
9. How do I find the textbooks for next month’s class<br />
Once signed on, click on My Enrollment Summary under “<strong>Student</strong> Portfolio”. The two right columns are<br />
the book links. You can also call the bookstore direct at: 1 800 325-3252 or go to:<br />
http://direct.mbsbooks.com/nu.htm<br />
10. Where can I see my complete Schedule, Grades and GPA<br />
From the main menu, select View Unofficial Transcript. In the Report Type field, select Unofficial<br />
Transcript and then click “Go”. Click on My Grades for more details.<br />
11. How do I enroll in an online class through <strong>SOAR</strong><br />
□ Under “Academics”, click on Enrollment and then Enroll in a Class<br />
□ Choose a term (class month) in which to take class.<br />
□ On the navigation links at the bottom of the page, click Add Classes.<br />
□ To add a class to your schedule, enter the class number in the Class Nbr field, or click the<br />
lookup button to view the schedule of classes. To add more than six class numbers, click ADD<br />
ANOTHER CLASS.<br />
□ After you have selected all the classes you want to add, click Submit.<br />
If the Add Classes screen returns with Errors in the Add Status column, click on “Errors” to determine<br />
the issue. If the error says you have failed to enroll in that class, the error must be resolved before you<br />
can enroll.<br />
If the Add Status says Messages, you have been enrolled but there is an issue to resolve. Click on the<br />
word “Messages” for an explanation.<br />
The Self Service Manual is posted on the <strong>SOAR</strong> main menu to help you navigate the system.<br />
Contact your Advisor if you have class enrollment questions.<br />
Please e-mail us any potential FAQs you think may be added to this list. Send your suggestions to<br />
<strong>SOAR</strong>training@nu.edu.