Getting Started

We are delighted to welcome the Class of 2030 to the Emory community! Below is a high level overview of what you can expect from now until the fall. 

Update Contact Information in Opus

In order to receive essential information throughout the summer, contact information for both students and their families needs to be correct within OPUS. Only family members who are added in OPUS will receive family-specific email communications.

Students should update OPUS by using the following steps:

  1. Retrieve their Emory NetID and password. This is different from the Admissions Application Portal login. 
  2. Log into OPUS using Emory NetID and password.
  3. Click on the “Profile” tile, then update their and their family members’ contact information. 
    • Select “Email and Phone Numbers.” Review and update if needed. Click “Save” to submit changes.
    • Select “Parent/Guardian Addresses.” Review and update if needed. Click “Save” to submit changes.

Your First-Year To-Do List

The First-Year Checklist is a comprehensive list of action items that you will need to complete before Move-In. Below are important items included on the First-Year Checklist that take time and preparation. Start gathering documents and scheduling appointments now. 

  • Immunization Submission 
  • Housing Application 
  • I-20 & DS-2019 for students on an F-1 visa
  • Health Insurance Waiver (if applicable) 

Summer Onboarding Support At-A-Glance

  • The Emory Welcome App 
  • Eagle updates, a biweekly email newsletter, will be sent to both students and families beginning mid-May
  • Family Focused Orientation Videos
  • Pre-Registration Advising via Zoom led by an Academic Advisor 

We will guide students and families every step of the way this summer!