Ignite

Are you a changemaker that enjoys learning about social issues? Do you desire to be active in improving the wholistic health of communities? Join the Center for Civic & Community Engagement (CCE) Pre-Orientation Track to understand what it means to intentionally and meaningfully engage with a community. You will have the chance to connect with like-minded peers and professionals through facilitated dialogue and experiential learning opportunities in metro Atlanta.

Explore your creativity at Emory. Get hands-on experience both on campus and in Atlanta, including theater and writing activities; visual arts and crafts; moving and dancing; and visiting a local Atlanta creative hub. All these activities will be approachable for all levels of arts and creativity experience and interest. Come as you are!

Play with puppies. Learn how to be more innovative. If either of these things sounds good to you, then join the Innovation Track with The Hatchery, Emory’s Center for Innovation.  Over the course of two days, you and a team of incoming students will work with The Hatchery and FurKids (a nonprofit pet adoption organization) to create innovative solutions for their team. You will interview FurKids employees, volunteers, and pet parents to gain a deep understanding of the practical and emotional process of pet adoption. Then, you will develop innovative approaches to make this process easier for everyone involved to ensure that their team is equipped to help more pets find homes. This will culminate in your team designing and presenting an innovative plan tohelp solve real issues around pet adoption.  

This experience will be fun, fast-paced, and highly interactive. At The Hatchery we teach innovation through hands-on experiences and this opportunity will be no different. We look forward to partnering with you to help the furkids team in their mission to find new homes for these fur babies! For questions, please email thehatchery@emory.edu. 

Ignite Belonging focuses on early opportunities for students to build community and connection, embodying the essence of Emory’s networks that cultivate joy and a sense of belonging. This track experience will include a guided bike tour showcasing Atlanta’s hidden gems and historic landmarks, visits to cultural food sites, as well as opportunities to connect yourself with the metro area’s rich cultural resources. Through highly interactive activities, you will begin connecting with peers on campus and around Atlanta as we explore self-interests, passions, and build friendships. You will also have the opportunity to authentically connect with the Belonging and Community Justice centers and their peers so they can begin to feel at home at Emory and beyond!

What does it mean to be a leader? Dive into Atlanta's rich history and culture as we explore and learn about prominent community and worldwide leaders whose legacies continue to develop our understanding of leadership. Together, we'll examine where leaders come from, where leaders go, and how leaders can make an impact on their communities. Hosted by the Office of Student Involvement, leadership, and Transitions (SILT), this track is a great option for students looking to reflect on the way they shape and are shaped by their communities to create a roadmap of their journey as a leader at Emory.

Five different waste bins? What's a WaterHub? How do we get to carbon neutral by 2050? Join the Ignite Sustainability Track to learn why Emory consistently ranks as a Top Ten Green College.In this track you will learn how to practice sustainability on campus and visit iconic locations like the Oxford Organic Farm as you immerse yourself in the diverse and fascinating aspects of sustainability in your new campus community. 

Start strong with our Ignite Wellbeing track! Designed to help you prioritize self-care, manage stress, and build resilience, you will explore the 8 Elements of Wellbeing with the Center for Student Wellbeing. Discover tools and practices to nurture your wellbeing while connecting with a supportive community through fun and engaging activities as you make your home at Emory!

This pre-orientation track supports varsity student-athletes in their transition to Emory. Participants will learn what it means to be a student-athlete at Emory and how the Emory Eagle values can help student-athletes make a positive impact on the Emory University community during their college experience. Student-athletes will explore campus and Atlanta to learn more about how to maximize their athletic experience. Students who qualify will receive an email invitation to participate. For any questions, please reach out to Chadwick Hixon

A pre-orientation program providing peer mentorship and connection to STEM opportunities and faculty among first-generation college students. Participating students are more likely to have higher GPAs, take part in research projects, and graduate with their intended STEM major. Our programming and support continue through the first year and extend into leadership opportunities across your four years at Emory. Students who qualify will receive an email invitation to participate. For any questions, please reach out to firststem@emory.edu.