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Emory Resources


You’re here at Emory and you’re ready to plug in! Or maybe you’ve been here just long enough to have a list of questions. This website is designed to help you find the resources and opportunities that will help you flourish at Emory! 

The best way to use this space is to peruse the sections below and see what jumps out to you as an interest, a need, or a curiosity. Then click on the + button to read a little more and connect with the source. You can peruse as often as you like, but we’d recommend you do so at least once per semester your first two years at Emory. You never know when something new will catch your attention!

 

Emory Resources

Academic Success and Resources

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Academic Success Programs offers coaching appointments with staff as well as peer coaches. Coaches work collaboratively with students to identify next steps, solutions, build academic skills, or resource opportunities.

Emory is home to many academic disciplines and departments. Feel free to browse through a list by clicking the button below!

The Office for Undergraduate Education offers programs to support student learning. These include coaching, learning assistance, and tutoring services for individuals and small groups. In addition, special support is available for students with special needs and those for whom English is an additional language.

Need help with your research project? Can't find what you're looking for? Need to report an issue with the library website? Use the form below to ask a librarian for help!

Students considering applying to the Goizueta Business School to pursue a BBA degree should refer to the pre-BBA website for more information.

Domestic Transient Study is designed for students who are completing their first year at Emory College of Arts and Sciences. The program allows students to enroll at accredited institutions within the United States (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) during the summer to earn credits toward their Emory College of Arts and Sciences degree.

Dual Degree advisors assist students working within one of several pathways for students to graduate in disciplines outside of the offerings within the College. There are a variety of programs in several different fields!

Each year, we offer more than 90 semester and academic year programs, and 20 - 25 summer programs in 40+ countries around the world. Our programs allow for students to learn about new cultures and societies, while complementing Emory's academic offerings and disciplines.

General Education Requirements (GERs) encourage students to develop their knowledge and skills in a diverse array of subjects to create a liberal arts education. A list of all required GERs and applicable courses can be found in the college catalog.

In order to be a degree candidate in Emory College, students must file an application for the bachelor’s degree with the College’s Office for Undergraduate Education at the beginning of the semester they expect the degree to be conferred. If you end up in the Business or Nursing Schools, you will receive information from the schools about graduation requirements.

Learning Assistants offer weekly collaborative group learning sessions to explore concepts, review class notes, discuss reading assignments, practice test-taking strategies, and review for quizzes and exams.

Emory University has 12 Libraries between the Atlanta and Oxford campus. In addition to their physical resources, Emory Libraries offers a number of virtual resources such as a variety of databases, eBooks, audiobooks, and various subscriptions. Make sure to take advantage of their resources!

The Emory Libraries have guides on many subjects, topics, and courses, many of which are highly specialized! Each of the libraries at Emory offers a variety of guides that could best suit your needs.

Emory Libraries offers a wide range of workshops where you can develop valuable research and digital literacy skills to help you succeed during your time at Emory and in your future endeavors. Workshops are available online and in person. Previous workshop topics have included 'Advanced search skills', 'Fact-checking and evaluation skills', 'Managing your online identity,' among many others! Be sure to look at the workshops offered!

OUE academic advisors ensure that students are on track academically and assist in situations where students have run into unexpected difficulties.

Peer tutors work one-on-one with students to help them improve their understanding of course-specific content and develop effective learning strategies. 

The Emory College chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, a national honor society for first-year students, acknowledges outstanding scholastic achievement. Automatic eligibility awarded to first-year students who have completed at least 14.0 graded credit hours (excluding ECS 101 and Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory classes) during the Fall 2022 semester; have obtained a GPA of at least 3.90 or above without any unsatisfactory, incomplete, or withdrawal grades; AND whose GPAs are part of the top 20% of the first-year class. 

Pre-Health Advising supports students until they are ready to apply to healthcare professional schools. PHA supports a variety of careers in the healthcare field including but not limited to pre-dental, pre-med, pre-physicians assistant, and more!

School of Nursing advisors help students to fulfill their requirements within the school of nursing while within the school. If you are considering the SON, you can connect with their admission advisor at any time. 

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Freshman Option provides Emory College and Oxford College students with a solid foundation for beginning a career as a registered nurse. This program is designed for students who wish to pursue the BSN as their first bachelor’s degree.

The Office for Undergraduate Education (OUE) offers programs to support student learning. These include coaching, learning assistance, and tutoring services for individuals and small groups. In addition, special support is available for students with special needs and those for whom English is an additional language.

Emory Subject Librarians are specialists in their field that are available to help with your research needs and schedule a research consultation for personalized, one-on-one assistance.

Summer School at Emory is the perfect opportunity to get ahead and prepare for the next step in your academic career. Many undergraduates use the summer to complete GERs, major/minor or tracks requirements, explore a course in an area of interest or possible major, or prepare for education abroad.

The Emory Writing Center is open year-round to support writers (students, staff, and faculty) in Emory College, the Laney Graduate School, the School of Nursing, and the Medical Imaging Program. They offer one-on-one remote and in-person tutoring for writers working on a range of composition projects (essays, applications, reports, theses, etc.), at any stage of the writing process (from brainstorming to final revisions).

Apps, Tools & Portals

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25Live is a room and space management application that offers scheduling and optimized space utilization solutions.

Canvas is a web-based learning management system, or LMS. It is used by learning institutions, educators, and students to access and manage online course learning materials and communicate about skill development and learning achievement.

College Connect is a portal with many resources for student to connect with the Office for Undergraduate Education programs and resources. Once logged in, you will find your profile with information about your OUE academic advisor, expected graduation date and eventually your major/minor. You can schedule appointments with many staff/offices and there is a calendar feed to keep you up to date on important deadlines.

Duo is a two-factor authentication system that Emory is implementing on multiple services to increase security. After you log in with your NetID and password, Duo confirms your identity by any of the following methods you choose:

- Sending a push notification to the Duo Mobile app on your smartphone that you acknowledge to confirm your identity
- Entering a passcode that you requested via the Duo Authentication prompt, or that you generated on your Duo Mobile app, or displayed on a hardware token
- Responding to a phone call that was sent to your phone

Handshake can assist students in finding internships, jobs, and career opportunities. Students can build a student profile to assist in their search for success!

LiveSafe is a personal safety mobile app that Emory University is providing to all students, faculty, and staff to download for free. The app provides a quick, convenient, and discreet way to communicate directly with Emory University safety officials, enhancing your overall safety and allowing Emory University Police to better protect you.

The Emory MyHousing Portal allows you to view your housing assignment, make maintenance requests, and make changes to your meal plan.

Online Pathways for University Students (OPUS) provides students with access to information and tasks related to financial aid, admission, academics, enrollment, student finances, advisement, and personal information.

Schedule appointments, request prescription refills, send secure emails and more with the Emory Student Health Services (SHS) Patient Portal.

The Hub is a student’s first stop to get involved at Emory! Find and attend events, browse and join organizations, and showcase your involvement!

Virtual care from anywhere. Otherwise known as everywhere. Counselors, doctors, nurse practitioners, and more: You name it, they've got it. And so do you, right in your pocket!

Emory TurboVote will provide you with the information you need to vote with confidence. Sign up for election reminders and get help with voter registration and voting by mail — all in one place!

Asking for Help: Your Support Network

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Bread Coffeehouse offers a free food pantry for students at Emory who are in need. If you are interested in this resource, fill out your order using the form linked here.

The Office of Respect works to eradicate sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and intimate partner violence to create a safer, healthier campus where all students can learn, grow, and thrive. This occurs through education, bystander intervention training, crisis intervention, advocacy, policy development, and supportive peer networks.

They also offer 24-hour support resources for Emory students impacted by interpersonal violence. They aim to provide support; help students learn about their options and rights; assist with safety planning; provide legal and medical accompaniment; and/or offer academic assistance.

The Emory Ombuds Office is a confidential, safe space where you can discuss a variety of issues and where those communications are kept confidential to the fullest extent possible.

The Ombuds Office's role is to promote mutual respect, civility, and ethical conduct, and to alert university leadership to concerns that might justify policy changes.

The Office for Undergraduate Education Academic Advising works to ensure that students are on track academically and assists in situations where students have run into unexpected difficulties.

STEER (Student Training, Education, and Engagement Resource) Team is a dedicated group of students who work to support the involvement and leadership education efforts in the Student Involvement, Leadership, and Transitions (SILT) office.

Student Case Management Services focuses on assessing needs, referring to services, coordinating care, and supporting all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

SCMIS works with students to reduce barriers and connect them to supportive resources regarding but not limited to housing insecurity, food insecurity, elevated academic concerns, mental health, limited financial resources that are impeding access to supplies needed for academic success, textbook scholarship awards, and DACA.

The Student Intervention Services (SIS) Team is available 24/7 to handle active crisis and emergency situations, including imminent danger, crisis surrounding basic needs, and more.

Athletics, Recreation, & Wellness

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Use this link to look at upcoming athletic events!

Emory Recreation and Wellness offers a variety of group fitness classes for the Emory community. Use this link to access the schedule of courses for the upcoming semester and register for classes!

Emory Recreation and Wellness gives students the chance to participate in intramural sports while operating under the "Work Hard - Play Hard" mindset. Intramurals vary between semesters but previous semesters options have included dodgeball, table tennis, Mario Kart, spikeball, and more!

The Office of Health Promotion (OHP) seeks to help students embrace health and well-being as a necessary contributor to their success at Emory University and beyond. They offer a wide array of programming and information regarding alcohol education, other drug education, mental wellbeing, sexual health, and more.

The Student Activity & Academic Center (SAAC) is located on the Clairmont campus and features both indoor and outdoor recreational facilities. The SAAC also houses a mail center, café and the Office of Accessibility Services.

The Woodruff PE Center (WoodPEC) is home to Emory Recreation and Wellness as well as Intercollegiate Athletics. The WoodPEC offers instructional classes, fitness classes, intramural sports, personal training, rock climbing, special events, and more!

Campus Basics

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The Emory Bookstore on the Atlanta campus offers new, used, digital, and rental textbooks. The bookstore houses an Authorized Apple Computer Store and a computer service depot for your computer and technology needs.

They sell everything the community needs to show their Emory school spirit and are a one-stop shop for Emory apparel, gifts, school and dorm supplies, snacks, and general reading books!

Emory Police Department (EPD) works to provide professional police services in partnership with the community we serve. They strive to be an engaged partner and informed leader in the field of higher education policing.

Emory Mail Services is responsible for providing mail delivery, collection and processing for Emory University and Emory Healthcare.

Students requiring mail and package services are served at two locations on the Atlanta campus: Main Campus Mail Center at Few Hall and Clairmont Campus Mail Center located inside the SAAC.

The Student Accounts and Billing Office provides financial services to students, parents, alumni and employees. They currently manage Student Accounts (including tuition, fees, room and board), Tuition Payments and Payment Plans, Refunds, and Emory Institutional Loans.

Experiential/Applied Learning

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The Emory University Career Center offers career workshops, employer information sessions, career fairs, and career-related trainings. All Career Center events are managed through Handshake.

Handshake can assist students in finding internships, jobs, and career opportunities. Students can build a student profile to assist in their search for success!

International & Summer Program's aim is for students to engage in intellectually rigorous and personally transformative experiences that play an integral role in the teaching and learning that take place on and beyond campus!

Emory Career Center shares listings for a variety of internships and full-time jobs in Atlanta and beyond!

The National Scholarships & Fellowships Program Office provides information and support for current Emory students and recent alumni in pursuit of competitive merit awards.

 

The Hatchery supports student innovators and entrepreneurs from all Emory schools and serves as the university’s epicenter for exploring what’s possible.  Housed within a new 15,000 sq. ft. creativity and collaboration space, The Hatchery offers mentoring and program support for all stages of innovation, from inspiration and learning to projects and startups.

Resources include:

  • A modern, Google X-styled facility that is highly configurable and provides drop in working space
  • Makerspace with materials for prototyping, including a 3D printer
  • Courses and training on innovation and entrepreneurship skills
  • Material and financial support for projects and startups
  • Personalized coaching and mentoring
  • Connections to programs and resources across Emory, and to companies, organizations, and resources beyond
  • Hands-on opportunities to apply core innovation skills to create positive change in the world
 

The Pathways Center helps Emory College students and alumni reach their full potential through integrated career services, undergraduate research, national scholarships and fellowships, pre-health advising, and experiential learning.

Undergraduate Research Programs support undergraduate research and scholarship opportunities. These opportunities happen in classrooms, laboratories, libraries, studios, and on stages across our institution.

Emory Perks

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Emory offers a wealth of tools on campus to help you create and design. The ArtsLab hosts an array of supplies that are free to use on site as well as a supply shop where you can purchase additional materials. The TechLab is a makerspace and emerging technologies lab.

Need a camera, laptop or other electronic gadget? Learn how to borrow and request equipment.

Emory offers a number of services and discounts for faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other members of the Emory community. Use the link below to explore all of these perks.

As an Emory student, you have free, convenient online access to a vast selection of newspapers!

Getting Around Campus & Atlanta

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Transportation and parking services support biking for the Emory community through advocacy and investments in bicycle infrastructure, including bike racks, bike rentals, and multi-use pathways.

Bike rentals can be for an individual semester or an entire academic year. Visit the link below for more information and services related to biking at Emory.

Emory shuttles offer a free, quick, and convenient way to get around campus and beyond.

Every semester the College Council schedules Experience Shuttles to take students for free to exciting events and places in and around the Metro Atlanta area.

MARTA provides an extensive bus and rail system to meet the transportation needs of the Atlanta region. Emory routes include Route 6, Route 19, Route 36, and Route 816!

SafeRide is a free, on-demand service that operates on Emory’s Clifton campuses from 9PM-5AM, 365 days per year. An Emory Shuttle vehicle provides the service. Rides may be scheduled in advance.

Shuttles can be tracked in real time with Transloc app or website! Use it to plan your trip, see the real-time location of buses, or view their capacity!

Getting Involved on Campus

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The Asian Student Center (ASC) is a cultural space run out of the Office for RACE which is dedicated to serving Emory’s Asian and Asian American communities. This space serves as an informal gathering place for students, faculty, and alumni to celebrate our distinct cultural heritages and learn about our shared histories and identities. Student led programming focuses on education, community building and awareness of issues that impact all members of the wider Asian diaspora.

The Center for Women at Emory helps Emory University provide the best possible environment for women as students, scholars, and employees. They advocate for gender equity throughout the University; provide resources and skill-building opportunities; and bring faculty, students, practitioners, activists, and other learners together to examine gender issues and work toward ethical solutions.

Centro Latinx is an affinity space managed by the Office for Racial and Cultural Engagement (RACE) and it is dedicated to Emory’s Latinx/Hispanic community. In partnership with individuals and organizations, Centro Latinx will provide inclusion for the Emory community and support the intellectual, personal, leadership and social development of the Latinx community at Emory.

The Center for Civic and Community Engagement manages programs and partnerships to help students and members of the Emory community extend their classroom knowledge, lived experiences, skills, and interests so they can engage fully with the community in a socially responsible way.

College Council is the student government of Emory College of Arts and Sciences, but also a "divisional council" of the Student Government Association. College Council works to investigate and resolve common student problems, advocate for the inclusion of students in the overall policy and decision-making processes of the university community, promote awareness of the student’s role in the academic community, enhance the quality and scope of education at the university inside and outside the classroom, and empower students with opportunities to step up and become a leader. 

CONTACT: college.council@emory.edu

Dooley After Dark is a late-night programming series hosted by Student Involvement, Leadership, and Transitions in Campus Life. All events are open to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Events include: Movies & Moonlight, Food Truck Festival, Gateway to Atlanta

The Emory Black Student Union (EBSU) is an affinity space managed by the Office for Racial and Cultural Engagement, dedicated to Emory’s Black-identified community members. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni frequently use the space for educational and social programming, community building, studying, and meetings. The EBSU represents Campus Life’s steadfast commitment of ensuring an inclusive, equitable, and just environment that allows all members of our community to thrive at Emory. Visit the Office for Racial and Cultural Engagement’s Events tab to view upcoming EBSU programs.

Your vote is your voice, and Emory takes seriously its responsibility to help you express it. EVI helps set active civic engagement habits early in adulthood so all students graduate as lifelong involved global citizens.

Please email EVI Program Coordinator Hannah Gebresilassie at hgebres@emory.edu to get more involved and volunteer. 

Residence Hall Association (RHA) is an avenue for student cooperation and leadership on campus to improve the overall Emory experience throughout all class years.

The Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life cultivates a welcoming, diverse, caring and dynamic community that values brotherhood/sisterhood, engaged scholarship, ethical leadership, healthy behaviors, community engagement, inclusion, and positive social interactions.

The Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life supports the university's religious and philosophical diversity by providing opportunities to engage with spiritual life on campus through worship, meditation, education, service, social justice, and interfaith engagement.

The STEER Team serves as the peer leadership consultants for Student Involvement, Leadership, and Transitions. All members of the STEER team have extensive experience in student organization development, growth, and programming. 

Emory SGA is the preeminent policy-setting organization for all undergraduate students, responsible for allocating the student activity fee and representing students on all undergraduate campuses.

Open General Body Meetings are held weekly on Mondays at 7PM EST. All Emory Community Members are invited to attend (students, faculty, staff, administration). Follow them on Instagram @sgaemory!

A hub for campus involvement, events, and programs. SILT programs and events are aimed at promoting engagement, learning, intercultural competency, enhancing leadership capacity in our students, and building community.

SPC provides entertainment for the entire university, making the Emory experience both enjoyable and memorable. SPC plans events throughout the school year which are open to Emory students from all undergraduate schools of the University. All of SPC’s events are entirely student-organized.

 CONTACT: emoryspc@gmail.com

 The Hub is an online portal that helps you find and attend events, browse and join organizations, and showcase your involvement.

Volunteer Emory partners with over 20 Emory student organizations and more than 50 community partners to provide members of the Emory community with service opportunities ranging from environmental sustainability, to cultural awareness, to support for victims of domestic violence, to animal welfare, and almost anything in between. 

Health, Safety, & Well-Being

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Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) seeks to create a welcoming environment in which all members of the Emory community feel safe and valued. Their goal is to support the academic mission of the university by fostering the intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and psychological well-being of Emory students through the provision of various clinical services, community-level interventions, consultation, collaboration with campus partners, advising of student groups, and clinical training.

All new and continuing degree-seeking and international Emory University students are required to have health insurance. Under this requirement, students will be enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan unless they opt out by providing documentation of enrollment in a comparable United States-based plan. New students wishing to waive enrollment in the Student Health Insurance Plan will need to complete the annual waiver process via OPUS as part of their To-Do List. 

Emory University has a team of peer mentors and staff trained and dedicated to help you understand your financial choices and increase your personal financial wellness. Reach out to financialliteracy@emory.edu for a one-on-one session or presentation today! 

LiveSafe is a safety app that provides a quick, convenient, and discreet way to communicate directly with Emory University safety officials, enhancing your overall safety and allowing Emory University Police to better protect you.

  1. Download “LiveSafe” from the App Store or Google Play (Enable location services and push notifications when prompted).
  2. Sign up using your mobile phone number.
  3. Create a password and fill in your name.
  4. Search for “Emory University” to connect with the organization.
  5. Add your email to your profile (Left Menu > Settings > Profile)

Office of Health Promotion (OHP) provides opportunities for students to explore their physical and mental well-being. 

The staff can also be found throughout campus facilitating programs and engaging the community to ensure students embrace health and wellness as necessary contributor to their success at Emory University and beyond.

The Office of Respect works with key stakeholders to eradicate sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and intimate partner violence to create a safer, healthier campus where all students can learn, grow, and thrive. In support of this mission, we offer 24-hour support resources for Emory students impacted by interpersonal violence.

If you would like to speak with an advocate for support and non-emergency assistance, please contact the RESPECT Hotline: 470-270-5360.

Email:  respect@emory.edu

Emory's Student Hardship Fund provides financial assistance to students facing unexpected financial challenges. 

Student Health Services (SHS) provides a wide variety of outpatient clinical and health education services designed to meet the needs of Emory students. Registered students with valid Emory ID cards are eligible for care. 

SHS is open 8:30AM - 5PM Monday - Friday. Web-booking is available for nurse immunization appointments and wellness physicals in advance. Urgent care visits open sixteen hours the day before in a rolling fashion. All other appointments are scheduled by calling 404-727-7551 (press 1) during office hours.

Patient Portal

TimelyCare is an mobile app with counselors, doctors, nurse practitioners and more.  During peak times of the semester, students may immediately initiate therapy by utilizing TimelyCare. To meet with a TimelyCare provider, set-up an account by visiting the website below or downloading the TimelyCare app. 

News & Events

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Search the Atlanta events calendar to explore the annual festivals and seasonal events taking place throughout the year.

Dooley Report is the official university-wide electronic newsletter for all students, distributed weekly during the academic year (Wednesdays) and every other week during the summer. 

Emory Arts is a bridge to Atlanta, a city that is home to artists, activists, and leaders who have made it the cradle of the modern movement for civil and human rights and a vital hub of creativity and innovation. We believe the arts are a powerful tool for connecting individuals and communities, giving us the means to acknowledge our differences and work towards understanding.

Browse through a calendar of Emory College events using the button below!

Browse through a calendar of Emory University events using the button below!

The Emory Wheel is Emory University's only independent student-run newspaper. The Wheel has been serving the Emory community since 1919. Today, the Wheel publishes content online daily and produces a once-a-week print edition that highlights the most important stories of the week.

The Hub is an online portal that helps you find and attend events, browse and join organizations, and showcase your involvement. 

Policies

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It is important to know the terms of absences for each class that you are enrolled (check each syllabus for expectations). If you miss a class, you should be in touch with your professor directly. There are a number of self-service absence forms on OUE Resources A-Z that can help you communicate with your professors. If you need to miss (or have already missed) more than 3 classes, consider meeting with your OUE Academic Advisor. 

The Undergraduate Code of Conduct outlines the expectations of the University for undergraduate student and student organization behavior and details the process for resolution of alleged violations of non-academic misconduct. Through the Code, administered by the Office of Student Conduct in Emory Campus Life, the University promotes the values of personal responsibility, active citizenship, and consideration for others. All students are expected to know and abide by the Code, available online.

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Emory University has two primary policies that prohibit conduct constituting sexual discrimination and sexual misconduct, Policy 1.3: Equal Opportunity and Discriminatory Harassment Policy, and Policy 8.2: Sex and Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination Policy. The Department of Equity and Inclusion, in keeping with Emory University’s Equal Opportunity and Discriminatory Harassment Policy (Policy 1.3), is responsible for conducting investigations into complaints of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and retaliation filed by students, faculty, and staff members against faculty or staff members.

The Undergraduate Academic Honor Code of Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Goizueta Business School, and Oxford College (“Honor Code”) is a commitment to our integrity and ethical principles as a community of students and scholars. The student body instituted the Honor System a century ago, and undergraduate students continue to have a fundamental role in supporting the Honor Code and addressing violations. Emory University’s mission “to create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity” only advances when the members of the community practice the highest standards of integrity and speak out when students violate the Honor Code. 

To schedule a virtual consultation, please email EC.Honor@emory.edu.

The residential community at Emory University enhances the academic environment and provides students with a safe, well-maintained, and positive living experience. It is an expectation that once students sign their respective Housing Agreements, they understand the rules and regulations of living in campus housing. 

As a community of scholars, Emory University is committed to an environment where open expression of ideas is valued, promoted, and encouraged. Recognizing that the educational process of our institution requires diverse forms of open expression – including freedom of thought, inquiry, speech, activism, and assembly – the university affirms the rights of members of the community to assemble and demonstrate peaceably within the limits of this policy.

You may elect to take up to 20 of the total credit hours required for graduation from any department or program in the College as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory S/U (otherwise known as pass/fail). If you earn a grade of S, you will earn credits only. A grade of S or U will not be counted in computing the grade-point average.

Domestic transient study (permission to take work at another institution in the United States and US Territories) is normally granted only for summer enrollment. Students who wish to take summer work elsewhere in the United States after their first year, or before a student has earned 64 credit hours, at Emory must secure written permission from the Office for Undergraduate Education before the end of the preceding spring semester and must not be on academic probation after the completion of spring semester.

Emory College of Arts and Sciences allow students to withdraw from courses without academic penalty before the end of the sixth week of the relevant semester. (Note that new Emory College students - first-year students, Oxford continuees, or transfer students - may use the later Extended Partial Withdrawal deadline during one of their first two semesters).

Withdrawal forms may be found on OUE Resources A-Z. You may wish to speak with your OUE Advisor before deciding to withdraw from a course. Go to College Connect to schedule an appointment.

Student Digital Life

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Student Digital Life studios support video, photo, and audio production, practicing and recording presentations, and online conferencing and streaming.

  • Student Production Studio (SPS)
  • Streaming and Recording Studio (SRS)
  • Music and Audio Recording Studio (MARCS)
  • Podcast Studio (PS)
  • Presentation and Conferencing Studio (Room 213)

EaglePrint is Emory's enterprise printing/copying/scanning service for both the Atlanta and Oxford campuses. Faxing is available at a few multi-function devices at Woodruff Main Library, Rollins School of Public Health, and the School of Nursing.

Student Tech Support (STS) is a free service for Emory students providing technical support and assistance for student-owned devices.

TechLab (MakerSpace) is supported by students for students. To learn how to use their equipment, stop by whenever they are open or sign up for their workshops on the Student Digital Life calendar. If you’d like to join their team, visit our student employment page

Need help connecting your devices to EmoryUnplugged? Visit the website below to find your device type and select the instructions on how to get connected.

Emory Lingo

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A BBA is the degree type you will receive if you complete the degree requirements set forth from the Goizueta Business School.

Through the Career Center, there are 8 different Career Clusters help you discover possible career paths in a wide variety of roles and industries where you can express your passion and interests creatively.

These clusters are:

  • Business
  • Creative
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Health & Human Services
  • Law, Policy, & Government
  • Non-Profit, Education, & Advocacy
  • STEM
  • Pre-Law

Learn more on their website

CD is the abbreviation for Complex Directors. CDs are professional staff members who help oversee the individual residence halls on campus.

Commencement describes Emory's official graduation ceremony. The ceremony is typically held in the Quadrangle and celebrates the accomplishments of graduating students from across the entire University.

As the primary dining facility, the Dobbs Common Table is located on the ground floor of the Emory Student Center. You can take advantage of a variety of different cuisines and daily specials there.

The Dean is a title given to the person with the authority over a specific school or college. The dean of Emory College of Arts and Sciences is Barbara Krauthamer. You can learn more about Dean Krauthamer, and other ECAS senior leadership at the Deans & Senior Leadership of Emory College website.

Dooley Dollars are a component of a University meal plan. Dooley Dollars purchases are always tax-free. Additionally they enjoy a 5% discount at all dining locations except for food trucks and the Farmer's Market. As part of a campus meal plan, Dooley Dollars may only be used at campus dining locations including food trucks and the Farmer's Market. You can learn more at Emory Dining's website.

Eagle Dollars are not part of the campus meal plan and are administered through the University EmoryCard office. They may be used at a variety of on-or off-campus (e.g. bookstore or CVS) locations in addition to all dining locations. Eagle Dollar purchases are taxed at the current Georgia State tax rate. You can learn more at Emory Dining's website.

ISSS is the abbreviation for the Office of International Student and Scholar Services. International Students studying on an F-1 Visa will be assigned an ISSS advisor to assist with immigration and other needs specific to International Students. You can learn more at Emory's International Student and Scholar Services website.

Learning Assistants offer weekly collaborative group learning sessions to explore concepts, review class notes, discuss reading assignments, practice test-taking strategies, and review for quizzes and exams. Learning Assistants are undergraduate who have successfully completed the course they are supporting. Each Learning Assistant is supported by the associated faculty member.

The full learning assistant schedule and registration for sessions can be found by logging in to College Connect and visiting the "Book an Appointment" Tab.

Liberal Arts describes a cross-discipline educational model. Emory is a Liberal Arts institution, meaning students are expected to explore inter-disciplinary approaches to solving the challenges of today. You can learn more about Emory's view of the liberal arts by visiting the Emory College of Arts & Sciences website.
A pre-requisite is a course that is required to be completed before taking a specific next level course.  In addition to taking a class at Emory, pre-requisites can be fulfilled by AP/IB or previous college credits. The Course Atlas/OPUS will indicate if there is a pre-requisite for a course.
Emory's President serves as Emory's central leader. The President presides over various University events, including Commencement, and oversees the various Schools, Colleges, and entities of Emory University and Emory Healthcare. Emory's current president is Gregory L. Fenves. You can learn more at Emory's Office of the President website.
The Provost serves as the Chief Academic Officer of Emory University. Unlike a dean who oversees a specific college or school, the Provost oversees all academic units at the University. You can learn more at Emory's Office of the Provost website.
The Quadrangle is often described as the heart of Emory. The Quad, as it is referred to often, houses many academic buildings, including Candler Library, home to the Dean of Emory College of Arts and Sciences. The Quad also plays host to many special Emory events, most notably Commencement (Emory's Graduation Ceremony) in the Spring. The Quad is a great place to take a break from classes, catch up with friends, or study outdoors.
RA is the abbreviation for Resident Advisor. These undergraduate student leaders are located in each residence hall and provide programming and support to students living on campus.
SA is the abbreviation for Sophomore Advisor. Sophomore Advisors are volunteers, chosen for their leadership skills and enthusiasm, who assist first-year students in adjusting to college life. They are sophomores who live on first-year floors and assist the RA (Resident Advisor) and CD (Complex Director) in creating an atmosphere of community.
The SAAC is located on Emory's Clairmont Campus and features an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, workout area, and gymnasium. You can also take advantage of a grab-and-go dining facility and study spaces available in the SAAC.
Some of your classes may utilize TAs or Teaching Assistants. These individuals assist professors and also provide classroom instruction.
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