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Celebrate— you’re in! » A SERIOUS COMMITMENT 26 different programs combining academics, leadership, and service.
Oxford Class of 2020 has a place for you.
» APPLY WHAT YOU LEARN Real-world experience and opportunities bring academic concepts to life.
Welcome to #Oxford2020 » A PERFECT FIT Live and learn in a community of engaged and committed scholars.
Congratulations on your admission! We invite you to join the ranks of the intellectual and social leaders who are Oxford students. On our small campus you’ll make a big impact— in your classes, in our community, and beyond. In the remarkable time you spend at Oxford, you’ll be amazed by just how much you do.
TURN KNOWLEDGE INTO ACTION
» MAKE PROGRESS Collaborate with faculty researchers on the next big breakthrough.
Spend spring break putting academic theories to the test in Ecuador.
Learn as you like
Worth writing home about.
Courses that take you off the beaten path.
Growing crops to examine the sociology of food. Talking to veterans about their war experiences. Examining water samples on a nearby mountaintop. An up-close look at desert geology. Dive into the spirit of inquiry. It’s woven into everything we do.
» RESIST THE ORDINARY » GET PERSONAL It’s not just what you learn but how you learn. Thinking outside the box—that’s what we do best here.
Fire it up Our intensive liberal arts focus turns up the heat on learning. » EXPLORE THE ARTIST WITHIN Be a lead in theater—or take charge behind the scenes—as early as freshman year.
DIG IN A farm as classroom? Turn over earth and ideas on our 11-acre farm, where students take classes as diverse as Spanish and economics while getting their hands dirty.
Partner with faculty to shape your own academic experience.
Aim squarely at your goals. Loads of leadership opportunities. Research and study abroad. Hundreds of internship opportunities in Atlanta and elsewhere. You don’t have to wait for interesting experiences. There’s plenty to do right here and now. You just have to raise your hand and say yes.
READY, SET, GROW More than 75 clubs and organizations to join and lead—or create your own—including varsity and intramural athletics, clubs, and student government. » SEEK RESOLUTION Global Connections explores communities with a history of conflict, like postwar Japan.
No waiting in the wings Step up and be in charge as soon as you arrive.
» ON YOUR HONOR Take a sophomore honors course for added challenge and in-depth study.
» SURE THING Independent exploration through Summer Undergraduate Research at Emory.
» DON’T STOP HERE SGA president. Residence hall adviser. Oxford students continue as leaders when they arrive on the Atlanta campus.
It’s true. You’ll never meet a stranger here. At Oxford, you’ll feel at home in no time and form bonds with your classmates that last a lifetime. Your five-minute walk to class or the library will include plenty of hellos along the way.
Embrace community We support each other, even through our differences. » DOOLEY APPOINTED Our quirky unofficial mascot first sprang to life on Oxford’s campus.
» SCREECHING PERMITTED Join our Eagle mascot, Screech, in cheering loudly for your classmates.
» GO FOR THE GOLD Winning Oxford Olympics gives you bragging rights. Forever.
BESTIES BEGIN HERE
Great friendships grow when you live and learn together.
» FAMILY STYLE Everyone eats at Lil’s Dining Hall—even the dean. It’s a social hub for the entire campus. If you want to do the cooking, kitchens in Fleming and Murdy allow you to be top chef.
CONTINUE TO STAND OUT
In ways large and small, Emory alumni transform the world. You’ll be more than ready to take your rightful place among them.
Here’s to finishing and starting strong. You’ll be declaring your major before the end of sophomore year. Then heading off to the Atlanta campus to continue your studies at Emory College, Goizueta Business School, or the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Whatever your choice, we know you’ll make us proud.
» DOUBLE DIPPING Pursue your passion(s) with a major, co-major, or minor in more than one subject. Biology and music. Psychology and art. Explore the mind while working on a public art installation for your visual arts class.
» TAKE YOUR PICK Choose from more than 70 majors, 50 minors, and preprofessional options.
» GO FOR IT You’ve got 137,000 alumni to draw on for career advice and guidance.
Take the lead. Walk confidently into your future.
Join us And prepare to be amazed by the community you find here.
Get Started Complete your enrollment Reserving your spot in the Oxford College Class of 2020 is easy. Just visit the Admitted Student website at apply.emory.edu/admitted for instructions on submitting your enrollment deposit and enrollment agreement form. Before signing the form, please make sure to carefully review the Acceptance Agreement, which outlines the terms of your admission. Submit both your enrollment deposit and form by May 1, 2016. International students, please be sure to check apply.emory.edu/admitted for helpful information about submitting your enrollment forms and visa preparation.
Check 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, please click the “to do list” for a list
of pending items. If you have questions about financial aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid directly at oxfinaid@emory.edu or 770-784-8328.
Visit Come for the first time—or again—for our special programs on the following days. Schedule your campus visit at apply.emory.edu/admitted.
» Saturday, April 9 » Friday, April 15 » Friday, April 22 View the Admitted Student website at apply.emory. edu/admitted for updates throughout the spring and summer regarding housing, Orientation, and other important details.
Enjoy the rest of your senior year!
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Check out the Oxford community and your future classmates.
Oxford College Office of Enrollment Services 800-723-8328 • 770-784-8328 oxadmission@emory.edu
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