Congratulations on your student becoming an Emory Eagle! |
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We hope this email finds you well as your student's 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 and your student can stay informed of key dates and deadlines over the summer.
Be on the lookout for this bi-weekly email in your inbox. We have also sent this information to your student to ensure they are prepared to start at Oxford College.
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Here are the most important checklist to-do items for your student to complete in 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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- Parent Portal: Parents are invited to join our Parent Portal, a hub for access to important campus news and deadlines as well as personalized newsletters.
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Parents and prospective students can also find webinars that will help support the transition into the Oxford community on the Welcome page at Welcome Website. Topics will include student health, campus engagement and involvement, advising, course registration, housing, residence living, dining, sending packages and much more.
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- Summer Communications: Your student should update their contact information for summer communications from the Office of Enrollment Services:
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The Office of Enrollment Services will communicate with you and your student over the next few months regarding your student's final transcript and college credit (from college courses, AP/IB, etc). Check to make sure we have the correct email address for your student now and throughout June and July. This is especially important if your student has an email provided by their high school that will expire when they graduate.
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- Emory Email Account: Your student will be receiving important communications to their emory.edu email address throughout the summer regarding course registration and required health documents, so be sure they set up their Emory email account now and get in the habit of checking it regularly.
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- Housing: The deadline to submit the housing application via the MyHousing portal is June 1, and housing assignments will become available in your student's MyHousing account by 12 pm ET July 15.
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Click here for more information about living on campus. Have questions about housing? Please contact Residential Education & Services at RES@emory.edu.
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- 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.
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If your student is 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.
Deferral requests can be made for a semester or a full year. Students who defer their enrollment for a semester are expected to begin in Spring (January) 2025 and students who defer enrollment for a year are expected to enroll in Fall (August) 2025. Occasionally 2-year gap years are approved for military or religious commitments.
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- Student Parking Permits: If your student plans to bring a vehicle to Oxford College, during the fall and/or spring semesters 2024-2025 and have not already registered their vehicle, they should do so here. The deadline to register a vehicle is June 15 to avoid a $25 late fee.
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The cost to register a vehicle is $125.00 per semester. The parking permit fee will be billed to your student's account as part of the pre-term registration bill. If they plan to keep their vehicle on campus for both the fall and the spring semesters, they should register for both the fall and spring semesters when registering. Student parking permits will be available for pick up during First Year Student Orientation.
Registration does not automatically mean students are approved for a permit. Vehicles on campus that are not approved will be subject to parking violations and could result in the vehicle being towed off campus at the owner’s expense. Parking permits are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis, so apply as soon as possible.
If for any reason, your student determines that they no longer need a parking permit or have any questions please call 404.991.1781 or email oxford.transportation@emory.edu. Learn more about parking permits here.
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- Ignite Oxford Pre-Orientation: If your student is ready to set in motion their own “OX-perience,” join us at Ignite Oxford Pre-Orientation this August 19-22, 2024!
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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
oxfordorientation@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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- Orientation Week: Save the Date! New Student Orientation (NSO) for all our first-year students begins after move-in on Friday, August 23 and will last until the first day of classes on Wednesday, August 28.
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NSO is designed to welcome to the Oxford community and make their transition to campus as smooth as possible. They will get the chance to experience traditions like the Oxford Olympics, and have opportunities to meet faculty, staff and students, with the guidance of their 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 23 which will conclude just before dinnertime. At that point, we ask family members to depart campus and allow their students to fully engage in the rest of the program.
Questions? Please email oxfordorientation@emory.edu.
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- Emory Summer Send-offs: We’re excited to be getting back on the road to host our Summer Send-Off series! Click here to see where we’re going and register for an event near you! If you have any questions, please contact parents@emory.edu.
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We are excited to welcome your student to the class 2028! |
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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