Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Welcome, parents and families of Emory College of Arts and Sciences students. We're honored your student has chosen Emory, and we're happy you're part of our community. We have collected resources and information to assist you during your student's academic journey and encourage you to participate in our campus activities and events along the way.

Incoming Student Families

We are thrilled your student is joining the Emory College community. Orientation provides transition programming and resources to prepare new students for success, and it offers opportunities for students to explore academic pathways, initiate social connections, practice health and well-being, and develop a sense of community and belonging.

Get Started with Orientation Information

Please visit the Families section of our Orientation website to find information about:

  • Summer Action Items
  • Move-In
  • Pre-Orientation and the International Student Welcome
  • Orientation Week (mandatory)
  • Health Care, Immunizations, and Insurance
  • Housing
  • Dining
  • Academic Advising and Course Registration
  • Family Resources and Information

Our optional Pre-Orientation Programs are a great way for your student to connect with other new students and upperclassmen and learn about the Emory campus and community.

First-Year Student Families

We are excited your student is starting their academic journey at Emory College. To contribute to a positive and meaningful four years, all first-year students complete a series of Success at Emory courses as part of our General Education requirements.

Common First-Year Questions

There are many ways to travel around campus and Atlanta without a car. Many students use the Emory Shuttle or MARTA (the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority), which have regular routes around campus. Many students also use ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft.

Finding community takes time and a willingness to step out of your comfort zone. A great place to start is with the student involvement fair that occurs at the beginning of each semester. Here, students can connect with 350+ recognized student organizations to learn more about what they do and their membership process. Additionally, the Office of Student Involvement Leadership and Transitions works closely with students through STEER (Student Training, Education, and Engagement Resource) Team to help them explore involvement opportunities.

Emory University is committed to making university housing accessible to all students, and that all students in residential facilities have a safe, comfortable, and dignified living experience. Please visit our Housing Accommodations page to learn more about our policies and request an accommodation.

Emory College students may study abroad after their first year in the college. Visit the Education Abroad website to explore available summer programs.
Connect with Community

Getting Involved on Campus

There are more than 325 clubs, teams, and organizations on campus, giving students many ways to get involved, meet people, and connect to the Emory community. 

Explore how to get involved
Discover the Hub for Events
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Transfer Student Families

We are excited your student is continuing their academic journey in Emory College. Our Orientation experience provides programming and resources to prepare new students for success at Emory.

Get Started with Orientation Information

Visit our Transfer Orientation website to find the most important resources and action items for you and your student beginning the summer after they are accepted, including items below. Once your student is on campus, refer to the Sophomores and Juniors section of this page to find the most relevant information.

  • Summer Action Items
  • Orientation Week (mandatory)
  • Academic Advising and Course Registration
  • Housing (includes on- and off-campus options)
  • Dining
  • Health Care, Immunizations, and Insurance
  • Family Resources and Information

Common Transfer Student Questions

There are many ways to travel around campus and Atlanta without a car. Many students utilize the Emory Shuttle or MARTA (the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority), which have regular routes around campus. Many students also use ride sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft.

Students transferring into Emory are not required to live on campus. Emory offers an off campus housing locator to support students in finding a housing option that is right for them. For more information on housing for Transfer Students, please visit housing.emory.edu/housing-options/transfer-guide.html.

Finding community takes time and a willingness to step out of your comfort zone. A great place to start is with the student involvement fair that occurs at the beginning of each semester. Here, students can connect with 350+ recognized student organizations to learn more about what they do and their membership process. Additionally, the Office of Student Involvement Leadership and Transitions works closely with students through STEER (Student Training, Education, and Engagement Resource) Team to help them explore involvement opportunities.

To make sure you're aware of major milestones in the academic year, refer to the Emory College Academic Calendar, which includes important events such as add/drop/swap, exam periods, and holiday breaks.

Plan for the Future

Discovering the Pathways Center

Our Pathways Center helps Emory students and alumni reach their full potential through career services, undergraduate research, national scholarships and fellowships, pre-health advising, and experiential learning. It's never too soon to lay the groundwork for your future path.

Connect with the Pathways Center
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Sophomore and Junior Families

Your student is settled at Emory and knows the ropes, but there are a number of helpful resources we can provide for students in their second and third years on campus to ensure they have continued success.

Common Sophomore and Junior Questions

Visit Undergraduate Research Programs to learn how students can get involved, find opportunities, and connect with peer advisers and professional staff.

Visit the Pathways Center website to learn more about how students can explore experiential learning and internship opportunities.

Emory Transportation has information about campus shuttles, biking, and MARTA routes close to campus.

All sophomores live on campus. Beginning in the junior year, students have the opportunity to continue to live on campus or live off campus. Learn more about a few off-campus resources.

Emory College of Arts and Sciences has more than 85 majors and minors. Students can declare their majors or minors in OPUS. Once logged in, there is a form that allows them to declare, drop, or change any major or minor that has already been declared. Forms are routed to academic departments for review before faculty advisers are assigned.

The Pathways Center offers lots of programming that includes alumni networking. Students can also use the Emory Connects platform to search for and connect with Emory alumni around the world.

Academic advising is an important resource for all four years of your student's academic advising, helping students plan for the semester at hand as well as the future.

Taking a holistic approach

Committed to Well-Being

James Raper is the university's inaugural associate vice president for health, well-being, access, and prevention. His role brings increased focus to the university’s holistic approach to student health and well-being and builds on Emory’s commitment to prepare all students for lifelong success and purpose.

Learn More about student health and well-being
Be Well, Your Way
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Senior Families

Congratulations to you and your senior! A lot of hard work (and fun) got you to where you are now. Take a look at information and planning resources for senior year.

Common Senior Questions

The National Scholarships and Fellowships website has information on advising, awards, and events.  

Students are encouraged to connect with Career and Professional Development in the Pathways Center early and often throughout their time at Emory. Career coaching is readily available.  

Students are encouraged to speak with academic advisers, faculty advisers, and members of the Pathways Center depending on their postgraduate plans.  

The Pathways Center offers lots of programming that includes alumni networkingStudents can also use the Emory Connects platform to search for and connect with Emory alumni around the world.  

All information about the university and Emory College ceremonies can be found on the Commencement website.  
Congratulations

Planning for Commencement

The Emory University Commencement ceremony takes place the second Monday of May every year. All graduates are invited to participate in the annual ceremony.

Learn More about Commencement
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