Oxford College of Emory University

Oxford College is located on the original campus where Emory College was founded in 1836 in Oxford, Georgia, about 38 miles east of Emory’s Atlanta campus. Originally founded by Methodists, the town of Oxford is named for England’s Oxford University, the alma mater of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. Oxford is next door to the city of Covington, Georgia, whose charming town square and shops are frequented by Oxford students. Covington has played a big role in the state’s thriving film industry, with series like The Vampire Diaries filmed there.

All Emory undergraduates, including Oxford students, choose whether they want to continue in Emory College or attend the business school or nursing school.

Learn more about undergraduate admission requirements at the School of Nursing and Goizueta Business School.

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 takes place at the beginning of the fall semester. Students can connect with student clubs and organizations and intramural sports teams, or find ways to participate in the performing arts.  

The Oxford to Atlanta shuttle runs between the two campuses seven days a week. Although service is limited Monday through Thursday before 1:00 p.m., students who need to travel to the Atlanta campus for class or other official business can request the use of an Oxford minivan via our Oxford Wheels program that they can drive to the Atlanta campus. There are also shuttles that take students to nearby shopping areas. Learn more about transportation options at Oxford for students without cars. 

Students can download the Oxford Shuttles app for more information on times and destinations.

At Oxford you’ll find a community of bright, curious thinkers who are engaged with our close-knit and inclusive community. From performing arts to service to student government, there are many ways to get involved on campus. Explore Campus Life at Oxford and options for involvement to help your student find the best fit.

Emory's two campuses are a short shuttle or car ride away, and most Oxford students are familiar with or have visited the Atlanta campus before they arrive as juniors. The drive takes about 45 minutes. The college also runs shuttles to shopping centers in or around Oxford, Covington, and Conyers, another nearby town.

Students can download the Oxford Shuttles app for more information on times and destinations.

Spring admits use the fall to explore their passions and satisfy their curiosity. They can engage in internships, college coursework at another institution, community service, travel, paid employment, or other enrichment opportunities.  

Beginning your Oxford experience in the spring semester has its advantages such as special programming, an exclusive Orientation, a limited-edition Discovery Seminar course, early access to your faculty adviser, designated registration times for spring classes, and a customized housing application process. In addition, Campus Life has identified unique opportunities for Spring Start students to gain leadership experience during their first semester on campus.

Taking coursework over the summer or fall can be one great way for Spring Start students to ensure they will graduate with their class, but students may not enroll in another college or university as degree seeking*. A student who enrolls in another institution as degree seeking during the fall semester will forfeit their admission status and enrollment deposit.

Spring Start students may transfer credit for up to two courses. Typically, one college course is three credit hours at Emory University, so a student can expect to transfer up to six credit hours. There is a process for students to request to have their college credit evaluated. We will communicate a pre-approval process for you so that you can understand what Emory credit you will receive for the classes you take at other universities. Over the summer, the Oxford Advising Support Center will invite you to virtual academic advising meetings specifically related to this and your overall academic plan at Oxford.  

* Many colleges and universities offer the option to enroll in classes without working towards a specific program completion or degree, usually referred to as non-degree seeking. Please explore these options instead of enrolling as a degree-seeking student.

Spring admits will be immersed in Oxford's rich social life as soon as they arrive on campus. They have the opportunity to join student organizations, attend leadership retreats, and connect with their peers. They will also have a dedicated sophomore student leader to help them navigate Oxford's diverse and exciting involvement opportunities.

When students have completed the required coursework and credits at Oxford College, they will be able to graduate onto the Atlanta Campus, where they will enroll in Emory College, Goizueta Business School, or the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. There is no separate application process required for students; it is a seamless process within Emory University.

Like all Emory undergraduates, Oxford students have a choice to make as they approach their junior year. They can continue to study the liberal arts in Emory College of Arts and Sciences, nursing in the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, or apply to Goizueta Business School.

In order to make the academic and residential transition seamless, Oxford students participate in joint student orientation activities on the Atlanta campus and workshops in the second semester of their sophomore year. They also have special orientation activities when they arrive on the Atlanta campus in their junior year.

Students have several supports at Oxford to help prepare them for matriculation into the business school. The primary resource is our assistant director for the Goizueta@OX (Goizueta Business School at Oxford) program. The AD is a full-time staff member on the Oxford campus who provides academic advising and programming to students who may be planning to get a degree in business.

Goizueta@OX also partners with Oxford Career Services to provide foundational career planning support that focuses on resumes, building a strong LinkedIn page, and searching for summer opportunities.

Through Goizueta@OX, the Goizueta Career Management Center provides programming to help students understand the career search and its timeline for business students. Current Goizueta students provide Oxford students a peer perspective on how to proceed with career planning.

Beginning in the 2023–2024 academic year, Oxford will offer the following business courses: ACT 200, ACT 399R, BUS 290, BUS 350, and FIN 320, ACT 200, FIN 320, and ACT 399r, an elective. The required core courses for the business school curriculum are taught by Goizueta faculty on the Oxford campus, giving Oxford students the opportunity to get a head start on the BBA curriculum while completing their Oxford requirements.

Housing options for juniors and seniors on the Atlanta campus are on Emory's Clairmont Campus. A community of students and staff, Clairmont Campus provides an academic environment without giving up the autonomy that an apartment affords. Further support is provided to students by the Clairmont Campus Service Center.

Oxford graduates are not required to live on campus and on-campus housing on the Atlanta campus is not guaranteed. If your student wants to live on campus, encourage them to apply early. See the Campus Life housing portal for more information. 

Emory has an off-campus housing portal that provides information about nearby housing options.

Participation in ATLBound events is key to the transition to the Atlanta campus. At these events, campus team members provide resources and help students transitioning from Oxford make connections. Another 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.