<p>So I will be attending the Oxford College of Emory this fall and was just wondering if it is possible to transfer to the main campus after completing my freshman year. Don't get me wrong I am ecstatic about going to Oxford since I like the fact that it offers a tight community and small class setting but my parents aren't very satisfied with me going there for the money that they are paying. So for them it's either the main campus for their money or transfer to cheaper college (which I really don't want to since Emory has been a dream of mine and since I didn't make the main campus I don't mind waiting two years to get there). So yeah, is it possible for me to transfer to the main campus after my freshman year just like I would to any other college?</p>
<p>Also, I don't get much financial aid so I wanted to explore my scholarship options. Does Oxford have any scholarships for sophomores and if so are they extremely competitive?</p>
<p>And one more thing (last one I promise!). I heard Oxford has an abundance of leadership opportunities and I wanted to know about some of the major clubs/organizations that offer good leadership to freshman. I already plan on participating in volunteer oxford and owls throughout my two years (if I am able to continue that is) and I was wondering about the student council and any other program with good leadership opportunities.</p>
<p>Please any former or current Emory Oxford student or anyone in particular who is familiar with Oxford feel free to answer.
Thanks in advance for the help! Really appreciate it :)</p>
<p>It doesn’t look like it. See here: <a href=“http://oxford.emory.edu/academics/courses/course-catalog/academic-programs/continuation-to-emory-college/”>http://oxford.emory.edu/academics/courses/course-catalog/academic-programs/continuation-to-emory-college/</a></p>
<p>Students may not transfer between Oxford College and Emory College.</p>
<p>Frankly, I don’t understand your parents’ fears…Oxford College’s classes are taught by Emory University professors, and after two years you go to Emory’s main campus. Your diploma will be from Emory University, and all of your upper-level/major courses will be taken at Emory’s main campus. There’s also a shuttle to the main Emory campus and Oxford students are encouraged to visit the Atlanta campus frequently, although I’m not sure how often that actually happens in practice. (I didn’t go to Oxford, but I’m from Atlanta and I have a friend who did.)</p>
<p>Also, it appears that Oxford has a fall Club Fair that features all of the student orgs at Oxford; that’s where you can find out about the clubs with good leadership opportunities. </p>
<p><a href=“Life at Oxford | Emory University | Atlanta GA”>http://www.oxford.emory.edu/life-at-oxford/</a></p>
<p>I visited Emory College a few months ago and one of the parents in the info session asked about the differences between Oxford and Emory. The admissions counselor said that the only real difference was the Oxford had smaller classes and more opportunities for it’s freshman since it is only freshmen and sophomores. The counselor also said that all students who attend Oxford for their freshman and sophomore year have automatic admission into Emory College. Since you don’t declare you major at Emory until the end of your sophomore year the only thing the students are doing are completing their gen ed requirements making the only true difference that you do your gen ed requirements at Oxford. You will still have the same degree upon graduation so there really is not much of a difference. </p>