WISE Interfaith Pre-orientation

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Registration opens May 14 at 5 pm EST

Welcoming Interfaith and Spiritual Exploration (WISE):

Interfaith Pre-Orientation Program

August 2023

Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life (OSRL) and student leaders are excited to offer an interfaith pre-orientation program for incoming Atlanta-campus first-year students for August 14-18, 2023.

During the Emory Interfaith Pre-Orientation Program, incoming undergraduate students will engage in a five-day interfaith experience designed to ease the transition to college while also providing an opportunity to explore Atlanta, build spiritual and philosophical literacy and interfaith leadership skills, and connect with new friends as you settle into your new home at Emory. The program will provide participants with an introduction to interfaith life at Emory and in Atlanta.

We welcome first year students from diverse religious, non-religious, spiritual, and ethical identities. All are welcome. This year all expenses are paid by Emory OSRL. 

To register: Registration opens May 2023. Undergraduate students will then be notified whether they have been admitted. Please note that this program is currently only available for Atlanta-campus incoming undergraduate students. Space is limited so register soon. Students may be placed on a waiting list once capacity is reached. Please do not book travel arrangements until you receive a WISE admission email. For general questions regarding WISE, please contact OSRL Chief of Staff Zachary Cole at zachary.cole@emory.edu. 

Learn about all of Emory's pre-orientation programs here. 

Program Goals

During the programs, first year students will:

  • Explore Atlanta and the Emory campus through visits to vibrant religious and philosophical communities and service and social justice organizations
  • Grow your religious and philosophical literacy skills by experiencing different spiritual practices and meeting leaders from different backgrounds
  • Build leadership skills through workshops and small-group discussion
  • Connect with other first year students and peer leaders and build long-lasting friendships
  • Enjoy fun activities such as outdoor barbeques, campus scavenger hunts, and more!

WISE Draft Schedule From Previous Year

View a draft schedule

NOTE: Not a final schedule and dates subject to change

Peer Mentor Position

Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life invites undergraduate students to apply to be a part of the 2023 Welcoming Interfaith and Spiritual Exploration (WISE) Pre-Orientation peer mentor team. Peer mentors will assist with the recruitment of incoming student participants, facilitate reflection activities and co-lead program sessions, and help answer questions and inquiries from incoming student participants. We welcome students from diverse religious, non-religious, spiritual, and ethical identities to apply. 
During the program, participants will: 
  • Explore Atlanta and the Emory campus through visits to vibrant religious and philosophical communities and service and social justice organizations
  • Grow your religious and philosophical literacy skills by experiencing different spiritual practices and meeting leaders from different backgrounds
  • Build leadership skills through workshops and small-group discussion
  • Connect with other students and build long-lasting friendships
  • Enjoy fun activities such as outdoor barbeques, campus scavenger hunts, and more!

The position reports to the OSRL Program Coordinator and works closely with the OSRL staff. It is an opportunity to gain valuable leadership skills and meet other students with similar interests.

Apply and view the position description here. Extended Deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 8, 2023. 

Dates

August 2023 program dates:

  • Monday, August 14 - New Student Move-In
  • Monday, August 14 - Friday, August 18 – WISE program runs
  • Saturday, August 19 - Orientation Begins

Contact the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life

Email us: religiouslife@emory.edu

Give us a ring: 404.727.6226

Visit us: 

Emory OSRL

Cannon Chapel, Suite 316 

515 Kilgo Circle 

Atlanta, GA 30322

Building Skyline overlooking a park