diff --git a/lms/templates/login.html b/lms/templates/login.html
index 65c8bf49ef..293bd5d934 100644
--- a/lms/templates/login.html
+++ b/lms/templates/login.html
@@ -35,6 +35,8 @@
       }).blur(function() {
         $("label").parent().removeClass("is-focused");
       });
+
+      $("#email").focus();
     });
 
     (function() {