It's time to soak up the summer! |
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| Whether you are gearing up for a busy summer or plan to take it easy at home, we're here to give your family all the information you need before your student joins their new Oxford family in the fall. |
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Here are the most important checklist to-do items for the next two weeks. For more information on these items, make sure you read this newsletter in its entirety or check the Welcome Website.
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What Else You Need To Know |
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- Oxford First Year Experience (FYE) Canvas Course: Students should have received an invitation to join the Oxford First Year Experience (FYE) Canvas course—their go-to hub for everything they need to kick off their time at Oxford College.
✅ Step 1: Students should check their Emory email and accept the invitation to join the course.
📚 Step 2: Students can explore interactive modules covering Academic Life, Placement Testing, Class Registration, Campus Resources, and more!
🔔 Step 3: Students should stay tuned—updates on summer info sessions, advising webinars, and Peer Advising Network programs will be posted regularly.
Make sure your student checks the FYE Canvas course often so they don’t miss any important details. This is their chance to start strong and get connected!
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- Enrolled Student + Supporter Survey: We are so excited to welcome you to Oxford this coming school year. Please take this 5-minute survey about your experience with Oxford College of Emory University's Office of Enrollment Services to help us better understand your experience of applying and enrolling at Oxford.
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- Department for Accessibility Services: The Department for Accessibility Services (DAS) provides accommodations for students with diagnosed disabilities. Students are responsible for initiating the accommodation request process by self-disclosing their disability directly to the DAS office.
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It is suggested that students submit housing accommodation requests by June 1 in order to meet housing deadlines. Please have students submit academic accommodation requests by August 1 to ensure time to put their accommodation plan in place prior to the first day of class.
If you are interested in learning more about the Oxford College DAS office and its available resources, please visit the department's website. If you have any questions, please feel free to email DAS at accessibility@emory.edu with "Oxford Parent/Supporter" in the subject line. |
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- Required Health Forms & Health Insurance Waiver: There is one Emory Student Health Portal for students to complete their health requirement forms and upload their immunization records. Students must complete all requirements by July 1 per the instructions on the Student Health Portal.
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All students are also required to have health insurance. If you wish to waive out of the Emory University Student Health Insurance Plan, please complete the required online Health Insurance Waiver through your OPUS account by August 1. Please allow 5-7 business days for the verification process to conclude.
If you need more information about insurance requirements, please visit our website.
For more information or questions, please visit the Student Health Services page of the Welcome Website.
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- Discovery Seminars: Every first-year student will enroll in a Discovery Seminar (DSC 101) course as the first step in Oxford's signature general education curriculum focused on Discovery, Exploration, and Reflection. Now is the time for students to start thinking about their Discovery Seminar for the fall!
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The 3-credit Discovery Seminars are offered on a wide range of course topics and allow students to engage in inquiry-based learning with a faculty mentor, who will also serve as their academic adviser, and a small group of other first-year students. See descriptions of the Discovery Seminars and have your student submit their preferences here.
Be sure your student submits their preference form to rank their top choices of Discovery Seminars by July 1. Students who do not submit their preferences by the July 1 deadline will be randomly assigned to a DSC 101 course with open seats. |
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- Placement Testing: Oxford College requires all entering first-year students to complete placement exams for select courses, including First-Year Writing, World Languages, Mathematics, and more. These exams help ensure students enroll in the appropriate level of instruction to support their academic success. Placement exams will be available in Canvas starting June 1 (NOTE: some exams are located in different platforms including ALEKS and Webcape).
For details on exam requirements, locations, and access instructions, visit the Placement Testing page. Additional information is also available in the Oxford First Year Experience Canvas course.
The priority deadline to complete all required exams is July 28. If your student plans to enroll in a course that requires placement for Fall 2025, please ensure they complete their exams by this deadline. For questions, contact the Advising Support Center at oxadvising@emory.edu.
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- F1 Visas: Will your student be studying at Oxford with an F1 international student visa? If so, they will need to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee before they can apply for an F1 visa. Learn more about paying the fee on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement website. Be sure to attach a copy of the receipt of payment to your I-20 so that they can show proof of payment when they enter the U.S. port of entry.
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- Ignite Oxford Pre-Orientation: If your student is ready to set in motion their own “OX-perience,” have them join us at Ignite Oxford Pre-Orientation this August 18-21, 2025!
Ignite Oxford is an immersive 4-day, 3-night optional experience dedicated to building community and belonging among incoming first-year students. The program aims to help incoming students acclimate to Oxford College prior to the start of New Student Orientation.
At Ignite Oxford, students will:
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Gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be an Oxford student
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Learn about Oxford traditions and student life from upper class mentors
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Build relationships and establish a network of support from those who can support and encourage them
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Explore the surrounding community
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Reflect on their hopes and set goals for the upcoming academic year
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And much more!
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For more information about Ignite Oxford, click here or email
leadership@emory.edu with questions.
Ready to register? Complete our 2-step registration process, beginning here!
Hurry! Registration is now open, but spots are limited. Reserve yours today! |
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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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