Orientation
Student Orientation
Overview
Current Orientation
Quarter: Winter Dates: January 8 & 9, 2026 Details: Students must attend in person.
The two-day orientation is designed for Undergraduates, Graduates and Doctorate of Chiropractic students. All incoming students are required to attend both days of orientation. The program will begin at 8:00 am each morning in Socrates Café (College of Graduate & Undergraduate Studies Building – CGUS).
All students must register for orientation by 8:00 am Tuesday, January 6, 2026. We will limit the number of guests attending orientation to 1 guest per student.
If you have any questions about your orientation program, please feel free to contact the Office of Student Affairs
By Phone: 770.426.2700 or By Email: Vincent D. Hinton, Director of Counseling Services & Student Belonging at vincent.hinton@life.edu
Closer Look
Experiential Learning Activity (ELA)
This for students only. All students will have the opportunity to participate in an experiential learning activity and/or a seminar focused activity with your fellow classmates. No guests will be able to participate in the session. In July 2008, we created an experiential learning activity for students coming through orientation as new students to the University. During orientation, we focus on providing our students with tools and insight to empower transformational learning. We are creating transitional experiences during critical transition points in students’ academic progress. The second experience will be at the mid-point in your educational experience; the third will be at graduation. We have four primary outcomes for the day:- To have new students feel welcome and a part of the LIFE community
- To create bonds between the new students and the faculty, administration and staff
- To feel a sense of support from the LIFE community
- Feel the unique qualities that differentiate LIFE
Required Attire for ELA session
- For Undergraduate and Graduate students, please dress in athletic gear.
- For D.C. students, ELA is a seminar format and you may dress as you wish.
- Dress for active engagement in activities; athletic gear required
- Closed toed shoes: no flip flops, sandals, or crocs.
- Dress in layers (for inside and outdoor activities)
- No electronics or bookbags etc.
- Bring only what you will need for the session; you will be responsible for your own items and property
- Cell phones must be secured and silenced.
