Emory College Regular Decision Admit Brochure (Class of 2021)

START HERE WELCOME TO EMORY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

CO N G R ATU L ATI O N S!

» JOIN US

Our 180-year legacy is dedicated to intellectual curiosity and first-class teaching.

» DEVELOP YOUR WHOLE SELF

Explore academics and extracurriculars with equal passion.

Celebrate— you’re in!

#EMORY2021

We want you to be a part of Emory’s Class of 2021!

You are part of one of the most talented classes ever to call Emory home. In ways big and small, you and your classmates will push learning further, uncover new ideas, and change the way we live in the world.

We can’t wait to see you in action!

TACKLE REAL LIFE

» POSITION YOURSELF Prepare for your future, whichever corner you choose to tackle first.

» CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Earn a BA or BS at Emory College, apply to our business school and earn a BBA, or transition to our nursing school for a BSN.

You (and future you) will find real-world learning and experience here. You’ll gain the tools you need to make your impact.

It’s about quality and quantity Choose from 70+ majors and 50+ minors, giving you lots of combinations and double-major options.

(Nearly half of our students choose to double major.)

» RESEARCH LIKE A ROCK STAR Use one of our SIRE or INSPIRE grants and leave no stone unturned, even in your first year.

» LEARN FROM THE BEST Our professors are leading scholars who also love to teach, like Assistant Professor of Religion James Hoesterey, a cultural anthropologist who teaches the class Islam, Media, and Pop Culture.

That picture in your head of where you’ll be in five years?

You’re going to need a new one. Our vibrant intellectual community, faculty thought leaders, and experience-based learning will take you further than you ever thought possible. Explore what inspires you, and get out there and set the world on fire.

» POWER UP YOUR RESUME

SET YOURSELF UP Learning at Emory pairs liberal arts with discovery.

So you’ll use inquiry, evidence, and experience as you learn. You’ll graduate with knowledge—but also skills—to make your impact.

Gain internship experience in Atlanta and beyond, like recent grad Emily Lorsch who interned at CNN. South Africa

» TAKE ADVANTAGE Our powerful resources (like Alice Walker’s papers) will help bring your bright ideas to light.

This is where things get interesting.

And shouldn’t college be the place for that? At Emory, you can dive in deep with your academics—and—be equally passionate

TAKE THE LEAD Or just work your magic in one of our 550+ student clubs, sports teams, and performing arts groups. Like these guys in No Strings Attached, singing their hearts out at Barenaked Voices, our annual student a cappella concert.

about your extracurriculars, whether student government, sustainability, service, athletics, arts, you name it. Get ready for a community of interested and interesting people.

» SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT

Compete (and cheer) for our top-ranked varsity teams. Go Eagles!

Serve across the globe and close to home Make an impact through community service (83% of our students do).

» FIND YOUR SPOTLIGHT

In addition to student-led and performing arts opportunities on campus, Arts at Emory hosts 300+ events each year, like this performance at the Creativity & Arts Soiree.

» SEE HOW BLUE AND GOLD MAKE GREEN

Sustainability is a way of life here that includes five educational gardens located throughout campus.

Wear shorts in February

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MOVE FORWARD Atlanta has the nation’s third-largest number of the Fortune 500, its fourthlargest film industry, and fast-growing health and biotech sectors.

(Not every day, but still.)

» LOOK NO FURTHER Find

» EXPLORE AND DISCOVER Take in the city from the BeltLine

experience in research, internships, and service right here in Atlanta.

by foot, bike, or skateboard. You can even soar to new heights at the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark along the way.

Never underestimate the power of an amazing college town.

Because Atlanta checks all the boxes and then some. Experience to help you get into grad school or find your first job? Check. Warm weather for much of the year?

Check. Fun to be had and interesting places to explore? Check and check.

Set yourself up Atlanta is one of the “top 10 cities of the future.” (fDi Magazine) And it’s ranked the No. 2 Top Socially Networked City. (Men’s Health)

» TAKE A STUDY BREAK

Choose from the arts, great food, pro sports, and a legendary music scene.

Here, Johannesburg-based artist Marcus Neustetter performs his light-centered creation on the Quad.

» GAIN EXPERTISE GALORE

Our busy, global city has hundreds of businesses, nonprofits, and labs where you can get your start.

SING AND DANCE LIKE CRAZY Get ready to battle it out at Songfest, our legendary song and dance contest. (We know a thing or two about traditions.)

The future called.

And it’s ready for you to get started. What you learn here can take you in many directions, but there’s more to an Emory education than that.

We graduate creative thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders who are inspired to make the world a better place. Imagine what you could do.

» PREPARE YOURSELF » ENJOY THAT IN-DEMAND FEELING

Leverage our Career Center job fairs, targeted workshops, and grad and professional school advising.

Within a month, 2/3 of graduates have a job or grad school acceptance. Deloitte? Cornell? The American Red Cross? Be prepared to lead the way.

Excellence that contributes Our graduates are known for doing well and doing good.

Welcome home. » NETWORK WITH GLOBAL MUSCLE

Our 137,000 alumni live worldwide, and they’ll get you connected.

Because this is the place for you. The place where you join a club, fight for a cause, develop your interests, and try new things. And our diverse campus community (full of involved students like you) is the place you’ll do your best work.

Get Started Complete your enrollment

Attend a spring visit program

Reserving your spot in the Emory College Class of 2021 is easy:

The Office of Undergraduate Admission is planning a number of visit programs for admitted students, including our signature Spring into Emory Open Houses:

1. Visit the Admitted Student Website at apply.emory.edu/admitted.

2. Follow the instructions for submitting the $485 nonrefundable enrollment deposit.

3. Make sure to electronically sign the first-year student enrollment agreement.

Your enrollment deposit and agreement must be submitted by May 1, 2017. Helpful information and answers to frequently asked questions about your admission and enrollment can be found at apply. emory.edu/admitted.

Grab your gear Stock up on Emory caps, shirts, sweatshirts, and other apparel at emory.bncollege.com. Use promo code EMORY10 for 10 percent off the purchase of any logo apparel and gifts. (Valid through June 30, 2017.)

Wednesday, April 5 Wednesday, April 12 Saturday, April 22 Unable to attend on one of these dates? There will be daily admitted student activities on other weekdays and Saturdays throughout April. Full details regarding all visit opportunities for admitted students are posted at apply.emory.edu/admitted.

RSVP for your admitted student visit at apply.emory.edu/admitted.

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800-727-6036 • 404-727-6036

admission decision, and more.

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