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First-Year Orientation


We are excited to welcome the Class of 2028 to Emory's Atlanta Campus in August!

Before You Arrive

Step One

MAY - August

Summer Action Items

  • Complete the First-Year Student To-Do List 
  • Read bi-weekly email communications from the Orientation Team
  • Download and begin reviewing the Emory Welcome App
  • Attend the Student Summer Webinars
  • Explore Pre-Orientation options before registration deadline.

 

Step Two

JULY- August

Course registration

  • Follow the Course Registration Timeline in order to register and adjust your schedule
  • Review the Course Registration section of the Emory Welcome App
  • Attend a Pre-Registration Advising (PRA) appointment
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Step Three

August

PREPARE FOR your arrival

  • Review the Move-In + Orientation Week section of the Emory Welcome App 
  • Review the Pre-Orientation section on the Emory Welcome App if participating in a Pre-O program including ISW
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2024 Move-In & Orientation Week

Now that you have completed everything in steps 1, 2, & 3, you are ready for your arrival on Atlanta's campus! Below are important dates for the first few weeks at Emory.

August 19, 2024: Move-in Day 1: for Pre-Orientation including International Student Welcome (ISW) participants only
August 19 - 23, 2024: Pre-Orientation & ISW
August 24, 2024: Move-in Day 2: for all incoming First-Year students not participating in a Pre-Orientation program
August 24 - 27, 2024: Orientation Week
August 28, 2024: 
First Day of Classes
August 28 - Fall Break/October 15: Weeks of Welcome

 

After Orientation Week

To continue to support first-year students, Emory continues the Orientation experience within the fall semester through the following courses & initiatives:

ECS 101
This required first-year class explores topics around:

  • Becoming a College Student
  • Community & Well-Being
  • Academic Experience
  • Professional Pathways

HEALTH 100 
This required first-year class explores 
time management, stress, sleep, nutrition, physical activity, sexual health, mental health, and more.

RES LIFE FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE 
The First Year Experience (FYE) supports new students in the transition to college, providing students with opportunities to connect with the Emory campus, faculty, staff, and fellow students. ​ 

EMORY WEEKS OF WELCOME
Six weeks of activities to welcome undergraduates to campus including student involvement fairs.

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