New Student Information
Congratulations and Welcome to Laney Graduate School (LGS) at Emory University!
We are thrilled to welcome you to the Laney Graduate School (LGS) community at Emory University — a place where graduate students thrive in an environment of academic excellence, interdisciplinary research, and personal growth.
As you begin your journey in one of the nation’s leading graduate programs, this page will serve as your essential guide. Stay informed with the latest graduate student resources, important dates, and preparation tips.
Start Here – Things to Do NOW:
- Plan your schedule around the Fall Pre-Term Dates for new graduate students
- Complete your Pre-Term Checklist to ensure a smooth start to your graduate studies
- Review the New Student Guidebook
A Special Welcome Letter from Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola:
Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola has written a personal message to welcome all incoming graduate students, sharing her excitement and encouragement as you join the LGS community.
Starting Friday, June 20, please join the Laney Graduate School (LGS) Student Affairs Team for a weekly Friday Open House Hour on Zoom from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time), which will continue until Friday, August 8.
Dr. Jennifer M. Cason, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Deputy Title IX Coordinator will be on hand, along with various LGS Program Assistants and current LGS students, to answer your questions regarding being a student in LGS and at Emory. Topics will range from Welcome Week and Orientation activities to living in Atlanta, student resources, and much more.
If you would like to submit topics of conversation during this hour, please email the Student Affairs Team at lgs.studentaffairs@emory.edu and share your ideas. We will do our best to be prepared to answer your questions.
Additionally, please review the New Student Guidebook.
Classes start on August 27
Please see the 2025 Welcome Week Schedule below or click here to view the web version.
Before coming to campus, you must:
Emory provides a supportive community environment. To enrich and enhance your graduate experience, please see our Student Support Resources page.
Commonly sought our resources by new students include:
Start your Emory journey and become acquainted with your new campus by watching these short videos.