We hope this email finds you well as the school year comes to a close. But before you sail off into the sun-kissed days of summer, we wanted to let you know how you can stay informed of key dates and deadlines over the summer.
Be on the lookout for this bi-weekly email in your inbox. We will also be sending a copy to your parents/supporters to keep them informed too.
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.
Update personal and family/supporter information in OPUS
Register for Ignite Oxford Pre-Orientation, if you would like to attend. Participation is optional and applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis till the program reaches capacity at 90 participants.
Submit housing application via MyHousing portal by June 1
Scroll down to Account Tools, and click on Change Email Address
The Office of Enrollment Services will communicate with you over the next few months regarding your final transcript and college credit (from college courses, AP/IB, etc). Check to make sure we have the correct email address for you now and throughout June and July. This is especially important if you have an email provided by your high school that will expire when you graduate.
Emory Email Account:You will be receiving important communications to your emory.edu email address throughout the summer regarding course registration and required health documents, so be sure to set up your Emory email account now and get in the habit of checking it regularly.
Your Emory email account is part of Office 365, a cloud-based communication system provided to all students. It includes web-based email with 5TB file storage, personal and shared calendars, and much more. Office 365 email can be set up on mobile devices using these instructions.
Enrolled Student Survey: We are so excited to welcome you to Oxford this coming school year. Please take this5-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.
Housing:The deadline to submit your housing application via the MyHousing portal is June 1, and housing assignments will become available in your MyHousing account by 12 pm ET July 15.
Click here for more information about living on campus. Have questions about housing? Please contact Residential Education & Services at RES@emory.edu.
Gap Year Request: Oxford College's deadline to defer enrollment, or take a gap year, is June 1. For more information, please review Emory's Deferred Admission Policy.
If you are considering a gap year, review the policy and then submit the deferral request form here. Requests are reviewed by the Director of Admission, and students can expect a response in 7-10 business days.
Typically, gap years are approved for one year, and enrollment is expected in fall 2026. Occasionally two-year gap years are approved for military or religious commitments.
Ignite Oxford Pre-Orientation: If you’re ready to set in motion your own “OX-perience,” join us at Ignite Oxford Pre-Orientation this August 17-20, 2026!
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, you will:
Gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be an Oxford student
Learn about Oxford traditions and student life from upper class mentors
Build relationships and establish a network of support from those who can support and encourage you
Explore the surrounding community
Reflect on your hopes and set goals for the upcoming academic year
Ready to register? Complete our 2-step registration process, beginning here!
Hurry! Registration is now open, but spots are limited. Reserve yours today!
Orientation Week: Save the Date! New Student Orientation (NSO) for all our first-year students begins after move-in on Friday, August 21st and will last until the first day of classes on Wednesday, August 26.
NSO is designed to welcome you to the Oxford community and make your transition to campus as smooth as possible. You'll get the chance to experience traditions like Oxford Olympics, OxGLOW as well as opportunities to meet faculty, staff and students, with the guidance of your sophomore Orientation Leader.
Get ready to meet new friends, try new things, and have some fun!
Students are able to invite family and supporters to campus to help them move in. We have a special program for guests on August 21st which will conclude just before dinner time. At that point, we ask family members to depart campus and allow their students to fully engage in the rest of the program.
Let us know if you'll be joining us here.
Questions? Please email leadership@emory.edu.
Parent Webinars: Parents and prospective students can also find webinars that will help support the transition into the Oxford community on the Parents & Supporters page of the Welcome Website. Topics will include student health, campus involvement and engagement, advising, course registration, housing, dining, sending packages and much more. Save the Date!
The first Parent/Family/Supporters Webinar will take place on Friday, June 12 from 12:00 pm-1:15 pm ET. The Zoom link will be sent in a future Eagle Upates message!
Webinar topic: From High School to College: Your Transition of Care
We are excited to welcome you to the class of 2030!
Should you need any assistance this summer, please refer to the welcome website for departmental contact information.
