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Welcome to #Emory2020 You are part of one of the most talented classes ever to call Emory home. In ways big and small, you and your classmates will push learning further, uncover new ideas, and change the way we live in the world. We can’t wait to see you in action.
» JOIN US Our 179-year legacy is dedicated to intellectual curiosity and first-class teaching.
» DEVELOP YOUR WHOLE SELF Explore academics and extracurriculars with equal passion.
Celebrate— you’re in! Emory Class of 2020 has a place for you!
» POSITION YOURSELF Prepare for your future, whichever corner you choose to tackle first.
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» GET YOUR START IN THE BEST CITY You’ll find experience that works (plus a lot of fun) in Atlanta.
Stack the deck in your favor with learning and experience.
It’s about quality and quantity Choose from 70+ majors and 50+ minors, giving you lots of combinations and double-major options.
» RESEARCH LIKE A ROCK STAR Use one of our SIRE or INSPIRE grants and leave no stone unturned, even in your first year.
» BROADEN YOUR OUTLOOK On campus and off, Emory learning is global. Study abroad or stay in Atlanta with our 3,500+ international students and scholars.
That picture in your head of where you’ll be in five years? You’re going to need a new one. Our vibrant intellectual community, faculty thought leaders, and experience-based learning will take you further than you ever thought possible. Explore what inspires you, and get out there and set the world on fire.
LEARN FROM THE BEST Our professors are leading scholars who also love to teach, like Assistant Professor of Religion James Hoesterey, a cultural anthropologist who teaches the class Islam, Media, and Pop Culture.
» POWER UP YOUR RESUME Gain internship experience in Atlanta and beyond, like recent grad Emily Lorsch who interned at CNN.
» TAKE ADVANTAGE Our powerful resources (like Alice Walker’s papers) will help bring your bright ideas to light.
This is where things get interesting.
TAKE THE LEAD Or just work your magic in one of our 400+ clubs, teams, and organizations. Like these guys in No Strings Attached, singing their hearts out at Barenaked Voices, our annual student a cappella concert.
And shouldn’t college be the place for that? At Emory, you can dive in deep with your academics—and—be equally passionate about your extracurriculars, whether student government, sustainability, service, athletics, arts, you name it. Get ready for a community of interested and interesting people.
» SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT Compete (and cheer) for our top-ranked varsity teams. Go Eagles!
Serve across the globe and close to home Make an impact through community service (85% of our students do).
» FIND YOUR SPOTLIGHT In addition to student-led and performing arts opportunities on campus, Arts at Emory hosts 300+ events each year, like this performance at the Creativity & Arts Soiree.
» SEE HOW BLUE AND GOLD MAKE GREEN Sustainability is a way of life here that includes five volunteer-tended, educational gardens.
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MOVE FORWARD Atlanta has the nation’s third-largest number of the Fortune 500, its fourth-largest film industry, and fastgrowing health and biotech sectors.
(Not every day, but still.)
» LOOK NO FURTHER Find experience in research, internships, and service right here in Atlanta.
» EXPLORE AND DISCOVER Take in the city from the BeltLine by foot, bike, or skateboard. You can even soar to new heights at the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark along the way.
Never underestimate the power of an amazing college town. Because Atlanta checks all the boxes and then some. Experience to help you get into grad school or find your first job? Check. Warm weather for much of the year? Check. Fun to be had and interesting places to explore? Check and check.
Set yourself up Atlanta is one of the “top 10 cities of the future.” (fDi Magazine)
» TAKE A STUDY BREAK Choose from the arts, great food, pro sports, and a legendary music scene. Here, Johannesburg-based artist Marcus Neustetter performs his light-centered creation under the stars.
» GAIN EXPERTISE GALORE It’s the business, tech, health care, and entertainment center of the South.
EXCELLENCE THAT CONTRIBUTES Or what we like to call learning with purpose. It’s taking the bold ideas and spirited inquiry you learned at Emory and sharing them with the world.
The future called. And it’s ready for you to get started. What you learn here can take you in many directions, but there’s more to an Emory education than that. We graduate creative thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders who are inspired to make the world a better place. Imagine what you could do.
» PREPARE YOURSELF Leverage our Career Center job fairs, targeted workshops, and grad and professional school advising. » ENJOY THAT IN-DEMAND FEELING Within a month, 2/3 of graduates have a job or grad school acceptance.
Use your powers for good Our graduates are known for doing well and doing good.
» NETWORK WITH GLOBAL MUSCLE Our 137,000 alumni live worldwide, and they’ll get you connected.
Make your impact. The world awaits.
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Join us for Spring into Emory
Reserving your spot in the Emory College Class of 2020 is easy. Just visit the Admitted Student website at apply.emory.edu/admitted for instructions on submitting the $485 nonrefundable enrollment deposit and electronically signing the first-year student enrollment form by the May 1, 2016, deadline. International students, please be sure to check apply.emory.edu/admitted for helpful information about submitting your enrollment forms and visa preparation.
Our signature April events are open houses for you and your family, and they’re a full day of engagement with the Emory community. Pick the Spring into Emory date that best fits your schedule:
Check on your financial aid If you applied for financial aid, your estimated award information will be available under the Finances section of your OPUS account. If additional documentation is needed to complete your financial aid application, your award will not be available. Click the “To Do List” on your OPUS page for a list of pending items. If you have questions about financial aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid directly at finaid@emory.edu or 404.727.6039.
Wednesday, April 6 Wednesday, April 13 Wednesday, April 20 RSVP for Spring into Emory on the Admitted Student website at apply.emory.edu/admitted. If you’re unable to attend Spring into Emory, there will be a variety of admitted student activities on other weekdays throughout April.
Grab your gear Stock up on Emory caps, shirts, sweatshirts, and other apparel at emory.bncollege.com. Use promo code EMORY10 for 10 percent off the purchase of any logo apparel and gifts. (Valid through May 1, 2016.)
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