We hope everyone is having a great summer and is staying cool in the heat. Here is our latest Eagle Update with more critical information. Be sure to read thoroughly so you don't miss anything crucial!
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 and review the Welcome Website.
We understand some test scores will not be released to students until after July 1, so we ask that students request for the testing organization to send scores to Oxford College as soon as their scores have been released. AP/IB credits will continue to be accepted after July 1. However, we cannot guarantee that requests submitted after July 1 will be processed prior to fall course registration in August. Be sure to send the scores directly to Oxford College (not Emory College/Emory University) for quicker processing.
New Student Orientation:Welcome to Oxford College! We’re excited to welcome you to the Oxford community through our New Student Orientation (NSO), which is a required program for all incoming students.
Orientation begins on Friday, August 21, 2026, and is designed to support a smooth, meaningful transition to campus life—academically, socially, and personally. To help us prepare, please complete the NSO Registration Form by July 27.
Students are welcome to bring family members and supporters to assist with move-in. We’ve planned a dedicated program for guests on Friday, August 21, which will wrap up by 5:00 p.m. ET. At that time, we invite families to say their goodbyes so students can begin engaging fully in the rest of the Orientation experience.
As part of registration, you’ll be able to let us know how many guests will be attending—and select your Oxford Orientation T-shirt size. We can’t wait to meet you. Your journey at Oxford starts here!
Placement Exams: 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.
For details on exam requirements, locations, and access instructions, visit the Placement Testing page of the Welcome Website. 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 you plan to enroll in a course that requires placement for Fall 2026, please complete your exams by this deadline. For questions, contact the Advising Support Center at oxadvising@emory.edu.
Ignite Oxford Pre-Orientation: Ignite Oxford Pre-Orientation is officially full, but you can join the waitlist! Click here to add your name to the waitlist.
Please note that completing this form doesn't guarantee you a spot in Ignite Oxford.Waitlist students will be contacted on a first-come, first-served basis, should an opening arise. In this case, you would receive an email notification that a spot has opened and will then have one week to confirm your registration. After July 15, Ignite Oxford Pre-Orientation will stop pulling students from the waitlist and all remaining students will be notified.
Contact oxfordorientation@emory.edu with any questions. Thank you to everyone who has registered for Ignite Oxford. We can’t wait to meet you this August!
Impact Lab:The Spring 2026 Impact Lab class - Pathways in Film, Media & Entertainment Business - offers students accepted to the class the rare opportunity to explore these career paths with industry professionals that serve as mentors over the course of eight weeks. This semester features off-site excursions to film studios, media companies, and other related businesses.to the class the rare opportunity to explore these career paths with industry professionals that serve as mentors over the course of eight weeks. This semester features off-site excursions to film studios, media companies, and other related businesses.
The Impact Lab Speakers Series - a fireside chat with C-suite executives - offers enrolled students the rare opportunity to meet these professionals in an intimate setting. Featuring Professionals-in-Residence: -Scott Garner, Adjunct Professor in Film and Media and Psychology, Emory University -Philippe Maigret, Producer/Founder & Principal, Tergiam Group -Lea-Anne Jackson, Creative Services Director, CBS News and Stations
