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First-Year Orientation Week
A key part of your First-Year Experience, Orientation Week begins on Move-In Day and continues until the first day of classes. During Orientation Week, you will meet with your small group, engage in academic experiences, and participate in long-standing university traditions here on Atlanta’s campus.
Orientation Week will run Saturday, August 22 - Tuesday, August 25, 2026
For best functionality, we encourage you to view our schedule via the Emory Welcome App. However, a browser version is available here:
First-Year Orientation Schedule 2026CONNECTIONS
Small groups with peers
Residence Hall programming
Evening socials
CAMPUS RESOURCES
Emory Expo
Campus Tours
Various fairs & drop-in events
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Academic Showcase
Meet your Academic Advisor
Drop-in Academic Advising
EMORY TRADITIONS
Convocation
Emory Gate Crossing + Coke Toast
Songfest
