It's time to soak up the summer! |
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| Whether your family is gearing up for a busy summer or planning to take it easy at home, we're here to give you all the information your student needs to join their new Oxford family in January. Remember to pay special attention to any bolded deadlines and checklist items! |
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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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Begin taking placement exams (math, chemistry, foreign language, and first-year writing) in Canvas
- Submit AP/IB test scores to the Oxford Registrar's Office by July 1
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What Else You Need To Know |
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- Emory Essentials: By now, all incoming first year students have received an invitation to join the Emory Essentials: Oxford Edition Canvas course. Please be sure your student checks their Emory email and accept this invitation.
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The course features interactive modules that include information about Academic Life at Oxford, Placement Testing, Overviews of the General Education Program, Resources for Class Registration, Campus Life, and more! Additional information about summer information sessions, academic advising webinars, and programs from the Peer Advising Network will be announced throughout the summer. Have your student check out the canvas course regularly for updates! |
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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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We encourage students to submit accommodation requests by November 1st to ensure adequate processing time for housing and academic accommodation requests.
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 Student" 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 October 1 per the instructions on the Student Health Portal.
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All students are also required to have health insurance. If your student wishes to waive out of the Emory University Student Health Insurance Plan, please have them complete the required online Health Insurance Waiver through their OPUS account. 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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- Placement Testing: Oxford College requires entering first-year students to complete placement exams for specific courses. These courses include First-Year Writing, World Languages, Mathematics, and others. These courses open in Canvas on June 1. We want to make sure our students enroll in the right level of instruction to ensure their first year on campus is as successful as possible.
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The priority deadline for most placement exams is August 1.
Visit the Placement Testing page of the Welcome Website for more information about these exams, their locations, and how to access them. More information about placement exams can also be accessed in the Emory Essentials Oxford Edition Canvas course.
If you have questions, you can email 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 have your student attach a copy of the receipt of payment to their I-20 so that they can show proof of payment when they enter the U.S. port of entry.
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We are excited to welcome your student to the class 2028! |
Should you need any assistance, 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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