Emory University closes most academic and administrative offices for Winter Recess, the three days between the Christmas and New Year holidays. The Office of Undergraduate Admission will be closed from Dec. 24, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026, reopening on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Please check our FAQs Over Winter Break blog post for additional information and resources during this time.
Starting Fall 2026, students whose families earn $200,000 or less will pay no tuition at Emory. Learn more here.
Our admission staff travel across the U.S. and around the world to meet prospective students and families—check our travel calendar to see when Emory will be in your area and register for an event near you.
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MORE THAN A PLACE TO STUDY

Emory is more than a place to study. It is a place to belong. Across our Atlanta and Oxford campuses, students build lasting friendships, pursue what inspires them, follow the work that matters most to them, and grow in a connected community. Learning does not stop at the classroom door. It continues in residence halls, student organizations, campus traditions, and throughout Atlanta, a city that becomes part of the education itself.

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    Student Life and Organizations

    From cultural groups and academic societies to music, media, service, and sport, student organizations create endless ways to find your people and pursue what matters to you. With campus events and new opportunities year-round, it’s easy to get involved and make your mark.

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    Campus Life and Traditions

    From Dooley’s Week taking over the Quad to SongFest turning residence halls into choreographed teams, and Oxford’s late night Pancake Breakfast that brings faculty behind the griddle during finals week, Emory traditions shape campus life in unforgettable ways and become part of every student’s story.

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    Wellbeing and Support

    Thriving at Emory means having support you can count on. From wellbeing resources and health services to counseling and community care, students have access to programs and people who help them stay grounded and supported.

Two Campuses, One Emory

Whether you begin in Atlanta or start at Oxford and transition after two years, you’ll join a welcoming, global community representing all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Wherever you start, you’ll find connection, opportunity, and a true sense of belonging from day one.

Explore student life and community across our two campuses: the Atlanta Campus, home to Emory College, Goizueta Business School, and the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, and the Oxford Campus, home to Oxford College.

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    Living in Atlanta

    Living in Atlanta means access to top internships, culture, and entertainment in one of the nation’s most dynamic cities—ranked the best place to live in the U.S. by Money in 2022 and home to 50+ colleges and universities.

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    Living in Oxford

    Living in Oxford means a close knit campus experience in its own historic town, right next door to Covington, known as the “Hollywood of the South,” and just 45 minutes from Atlanta, where a vibrant downtown and growing industries keep opportunity close to home.

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    Life on Emory’s Atlanta Campus

    Life on Emory’s Atlanta campus is fueled by energy and opportunity. With dynamic academics, hands on research, vibrant student life, and the city as a classroom, students grow in community and graduate ready to lead.

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    Life on Emory’s Oxford Campus

    Life at Oxford College is grounded in connection, curiosity, and purpose. With small classes, close faculty mentorship, and a strong focus on the liberal arts, leadership, and service, students grow together and leave ready to lead with impact.

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    Best Quality of Life

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  • 400+

    Student Clubs and Organizations

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  • 330+

    Arts at Emory Events Every Year

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  • #7

    Friendliest Students

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LEARN MORE ABOUT STUDENT LIFE

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