<p>I am trying to learn about Emory, but I am reading confusing things about a campus right IN Atlanta and another one just outside of campus...apparently one is only for freshmen and sophs (but seems I saw some people were going there for grad school?), then students have to move to the other campus? Is one of the campuses called Oxford? Is that actually a different college named Oxford, or is it just the Oxford campus of Emory? So is Emory just a 2 yr college? Please clarify. I'm confused! THANKS!</p>
<p>Hey! I’m an Emory student-- just finished freshman year. Basically, there’s Emory University, which is located a few miles outside of downtown Atlanta and when you say “Emory University” that’s what you’re referring to. It’s a 4 year, well regarded institution. There is also Oxford College of Emory, which is a separate campus located around 40 minutes away from the main Emory campus. High school seniors apply separately to Oxford and Emory, but you can also apply to both. Oxford is easier to get into than Emory, and after 2 years, Oxford students automatically transfer to Emory. That’s why you might have been confused-- Oxford is only for freshman and sophomore students, who after finishing their requirements at Oxford, come to Emory. Emory is, in and of itself, a 4 year institution that just so happens to have Oxford as a part of it. Oxford has around 800-1000 students (meaning 400-500 students per grade) while emory has 1000+ students per grade. Hope this was helpful and clarified things for you!</p>
<p>Let me know if you have any other questions!</p>
<p>So if we are researching, and thinking about Emory University, we really don’t need to learn about the Oxford campus at all…and as an Emory student you could stay on the Emory campus for the duration of your degree?<br>
You mention that Emory U is a few miles outside of DT Atlanta. I had pictured it being right downtown. I’d love to know more about the immediate surroundings.
Since I have a current Emory student to ask…
My D is a self described geek, and not into big gatherings/parties, preferring to hang out with a few friends, and prefers to avoid the ‘designer’ ‘wear certain clothes, certain labels’ crowd. Would that be a fit for Emory? I assume that Emory, being near a large city and drawing students from all over, has a wide variety of views (political, etc) represented. Do you think the student body leans heavily one way or the other?</p>
<p>THANKS!</p>
<p>I see now…on there website (I had looked there, but not on the right page) it helps to explain the oxford/emory thing.
[Undergraduate</a> Schools | Emory University | Atlanta, GA](<a href=“http://www.emory.edu/home/admission/index.html]Undergraduate”>Admission | Emory University | Atlanta GA)</p>
<p>Emory is definitely not located right in downtown Atlanta-- it’s a few miles outside. I actually really like this aspect of Emory because we have our own beautiful campus (located in a fairly suburban area), but have the resources of Atlanta and can go in Atlanta quite easily. </p>
<p>Honestly, your daughter sounds a lot like me! Emory is indeed quite diverse, and I think a wide range of personalities would fit in well here. I think your daughter absolutely sounds like a good fit for Emory. If you’re talking about political leaning, I’d say that in general, Emory is fairly apathetic politically. You’re going to find people from both the right and the left, and a lot of people in between. I’d say that like most top universities, Emory leans to the left, but I’d say less so than other schools (or at least, it’s less visible here) because one, we’re not all that politically active and two, we have a large southern/southeastern demographic. Hope this answers your questions!</p>
<p>Finnah:</p>
<p>Is there any stigma about going to Oxford for the first two years?</p>
<p>And do Oxford kids go to parties at Emory, and stuff like that?</p>
<p>Hey floridadad55, in response to your questions:</p>
<p>1) As much as I hate to admit it, I think there is a little bit of a stigma attached to oxford continuees once they come to Emory. I personally know and am friends with a lot of fantastic Oxford continuees, but many people (especially those who aren’t friends with Oxford kids) see them as less smart than Emory students and “not deserving” of coming to Emory. I wholeheartedly disagree, and I’m not the only one. However, there is definitely somewhat of a stigma. Overall, I don’t think it’s all that big of an issue.</p>
<p>2) The forty minute distance between the two campuses and the fact that Oxford has their own parties and social life means that, at least in my personal experience, I haven’t seen many current Oxford students at Emory. There is a shuttle that runs back and forth fairly frequently though, and I’m sure students take advantage of it.</p>
<p>Emory University was founded as “Emory College” in Oxford, GA. Later, it received a huge donation and moved to Atlanta, originally wanting to keep all of its undergraduate students in Oxford. Ultimately, most moved to Atlanta. Now, students can enter through Oxford College or the College of Arts and Sciences (commonly referred to as “Emory College”). Oxford grants the AA degree; graduates automatically continue to the College of Arts and Sciences or compete for admission in the other undergraduate divisions. The Medical School, Nursing School, and Business school also grant undergraduate degrees. </p>
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<p>Because Oxford is a little easier to get into than the College of Arts and Sciences, some people have very negative opinions toward Oxford continuees. This minority is probably also upset about minorities and low-income students. Several of my friends chose Oxford over the College of Arts and Sciences, despite being admitted to both.</p>
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<p>Yep, yep. There are weekend shuttles.</p>
<p>Everybody gets the same diploma, but form different friendships the first two years that carry over to junior and senior year. The fraternities and sororities do hold a fall rush for all upperclassmen, including Oxford continuees.</p>