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Believe it or not, but this is our second-to-last Eagle Update! As we finish preparing everything for your student's London adventure, here are some of the last tasks to complete.
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Here are the most important checklist to-do items for the next few weeks. For more information on these items, make sure you read this newsletter in its entirety and review the Welcome Website.
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Download Emory Welcome App starting August 1
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Join the IES Pre-Departure Webinar: Student Affairs on August 7 at 5 pm UK/12 pm ET
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Join the final Oxford Welcome Webinar "Life at Emory: Getting Involved + Making Connections On Campus" on August 8 from 12-1:15 pm ET
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Enroll in direct deposit in OPUS by August 15
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Create guest access in OPUS, if applicable, by August 15
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Submit tuition insurance application in OPUS by August 15
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Submit Financial Responsibility Agreement in OPUS by August 15
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Complete Part 1 of Alcohol Edu and Sexual Assault Prevention modules by August 23
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What Else You Need To Know |
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- Vector Programs: Oxford College requires students to complete the Vector programs, AlcoholEdu & Sexual Assault Prevention. These online courses will help students develop the critical skills students need to make more thoughtful and educated choices during their time at Oxford and beyond. To complete these courses, students should look for a Vector invitation that was sent to their email address on file on August 4. If they cannot find the invitation, log in here.
Note: This link is specific to Oxford College; please do not use an Emory College link to access Oxford courses.Course Details and DeadlinesPart 1 Launch: Monday, August 4
Part 1 Due: Saturday, August 23
Part 2 Launch: Monday, October 6
Part 2 Due: Friday, October 17
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- Orientation: Our entire community can't wait to welcome your student to campus in just a couple of weeks! As you know by now, New Student Orientation (NSO) will begin immediately after Oxford Launch Pre-Orientation on Friday, August 22 and will continue until we depart for London on Tuesday, August 26.
At this point in the summer, students should have downloaded the Emory App (our guide for all things related to orientation) and registered for NSO. The week your student arrives on campus, they will receive a welcome email from their assigned Orientation Leader (OL) who will guide them through the entirety of the NSO program. Feel free to reach out to them with any questions.
If you have any questions before then, please contact us at leadership@emory.edu.
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- Prioritizing Your Well-Being in London: As you prepare for your student's semester in London, know that their well-being is a top priority. Adapting to a new environment can present unique challenges, and we are committed to ensuring students have the resources they need to thrive. Students will have access to mental health support through IES Abroad and the TimelyCare app.
- IES Abroad On-Site Support: The experienced IES Abroad staff in London are trained to offer support and connect students with local, English-speaking mental health professionals. The program fee includes international health insurance that covers both physical and mental health concerns, reducing financial barriers to care.
- 24/7 Virtual Support with TimelyCare's TalkNow: All Emory University students, whether in the U.S. or abroad, get free, 24/7 access to TimelyCare's TalkNow service. This virtual telehealth feature lets students connect on-demand with mental health professionals for immediate emotional support. It's a great resource for managing stress or coping with challenges whenever students need to talk. Your student can set up their account at timelycare.com/emory. More information about this service will be shared at Oxford Launch Pre-Orientation.
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More detailed information about mental health support, including how to connect with IES Abroad staff and fully utilize international health insurance, will be provided to students during IES Abroad on-site orientation in London.
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- Tuition: Please have your student check their OPUS account for their Fall 2025 charges. To see the charges, sign in to OPUS and under Student Account, select Charges Due. Please remember that the Oxford Launch: London program costs are due by August 15 and your Fall 2025 registration payment is due September 3.
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- Financial Aid: Financial Aid for incoming students will disburse August 18 if all disbursement requirements are met. Aid should be deducted from total account charges when making a payment. First payments will be due September 3.
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- FERPA Letter of Consent Form: The FERPA The Letter of Consent form is your student's chance to let us know if Oxford’s Associate Dean of Academic Affairs or a designated representative can disclose academic information to persons specified on the form. If your student grants consent, they will be able to provide information for specific people with whom information may be disclosed. If they choose not to grant consent, they will just need to select “No” on the form.
If they have not completed the form, please ensure they do so before the start of classes later this month. You can find the Letter of Consent form and more information about FERPA here. When completing the form, please make sure students include their correct 7 digit EMPLID number.
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- Wireless Connectivity: EmoryUnplugged is the wireless network for on-campus computers and mobile devices. Connecting to EmoryUnplugged in our residence halls is a two-step process:
1. Install anti-virus software if your computer doesn’t have one.
2. Install software called Clearpass, which is available for download here, when you arrive on campus. Browse to a website and you’ll be prompted to download Clearpass.
Emory requires anti-virus software to be installed and active on your computer to connect to the network. EmoryGuest is the wireless network used for devices such as game consoles, streaming devices, smart TVs, etc., and such devices require registration once on campus.
Student Technology Support (STS) will be available during Orientation Friday, August 22 from 10 am–12 pm on the first floor of the library and from 12 pm-2 pm in the Greer Forum of the Student Center should you need wireless connectivity assistance.
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We are excited to welcome you to the class 2029! |
Should you need any assistance this summer, please refer to the welcome website for departmental contact information. |
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Oxford College Office of Enrollment Services
122 Few Circle, Oxford, GA 30054-1418
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