Orientation

What Is New Student Orientation?

We know adjusting to college is both exciting and tough. New Student Orientation (NSO) provides you with the tools to make the transition to life on campus as smooth as possible. Orientation begins with move-in and lasts until the first day of classes. You will be assigned to an orientation group led by our wonderful team of Orientation Leaders. These second-year students are experts on the Oxford campus and will help guide you through your first days at Oxford.

New Student Orientation Details

New Student Orientation will begin after move-in on August 23. You will receive a detailed schedule in July. New Student Orientation is designed to welcome you to the Oxford community and make your transition to campus as smooth as possible. You'll experience traditions such as the Oxford Olympics and have opportunities to meet faculty, staff, and students.

What's planned for move-in day

9:00 a.m.–Noon	Move-In
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.	Campus Tours (depart every 30 minutes)
Noon–2:00 p.m.	Oxford Expo Resource Fair and Campus Tours
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.	Lunch
2:15–2:30 p.m.	New Student Orientation Welcome
2:30–3:15 p.m.	Orientation Leader Groups*
3:30–4:20 p.m.	Discovery Seminar Adviser Welcome*
4:30–5:00 p.m.	Coke Toast and Parent Farewell

*Parent and family sessions take place during this time.

What Else Will We Do?

There are a variety of activities planned throughout orientation including social, wellness, and academic programs. You will participate in many of Oxford's beloved traditions including the annual Coca-Cola toast and Oxford Olympics. You will also meet one-on-one with your faculty adviser, who will help you start your academic career at Oxford. Most of all, you will begin to find your place in the Oxford community and have some fun while you do it! 

Can Family Members Attend Orientation?

Students can invite family and supporters to campus to help them move in. We have a special program for guests on Friday, August 23, which will end just before dinner. At that point, we ask that family members depart campus and allow their students to fully engage in the rest of the program.

What Do I Need to Do Now?

To prepare for your arrival on campus, make sure you are keeping up with your Emory email communications and completing the items on your Summer Checklist, including the Emory Essentials course. This will give you all the tools you need for a successful start at Oxford College.

Pre-Orientation Program

Ignite Leadership Program

Ignite Leadership is a four-day pre-orientation program hosted taking place from August 14-17. The program is designed to provide a cohort of incoming first-year students with opportunities to become acclimated to Oxford College. Through both large and small group presentations and activities, incoming first-year students will learn more about what it means to participate in the process of leadership as Emory students. Additionally, participants have the opportunity to build a sense of community and engage with faculty, staff, and student leaders before orientation begins.

For more information, please click here or check the summer newsletter emailed to you in May. 

Ignite Oxford is full! Click here to join the waitlist. Students who place themselves on the waitlist will be enrolled into Ignite Oxford on a first-come, first-serve basis, as space becomes available.