Located 36 miles east of Atlanta, Oxford College is one of two entry points for first year Emory students and the beginning of the Emory bachelor’s degree. Students spend their first two years in a close knit residential community on Emory’s original campus, then continue to Atlanta to complete their four year education.
At Oxford, professors know your name, and conversations continue well beyond the classroom. Leadership opportunities emerge early, whether guiding a student organization, serving in student government, or launching a new initiative with classmates. In fact, 65 percent of Oxford students step into leadership roles.
In this close residential setting, students sharpen their voice, deepen their curiosity, and take initiative before continuing their journey on Emory’s Atlanta campus.
Oxford College, 2025
Oxford College, 2025
Oxford College, 2025
From your first hours on campus to your final days at Oxford, you’ll be immersed in traditions that shape the student experience. From Oxford Olympics, orientation games with lifelong bragging rights, to Midnight Pancake Breakfast, when faculty and staff flip flapjacks during finals, these traditions create a strong sense of identity that stays with students throughout their Emory experience.
Oxford students live on campus, so housing and dining are central to daily life. Your residence hall is a five-minute walk to anywhere you need to go—the dining hall, library, student center, and gym, as well as academic buildings. Learn more about housing and dining at Oxford College. Learn more about housing and dining at Oxford College.
Wellbeing starts with connection. At Oxford, students live and learn in a close residential setting where friendships form quickly and support is part of daily life. The Center for Healthful Living strengthens that foundation through educational programs that encourage physical activity and informed lifestyle choices. Healthy Eagles, a trained group of peer health educators, lead conversations around student wellness and empower their classmates to make positive, lasting decisions. Learn more about health and wellness at Oxford.
Connecting with classmates, performing in theater or sports, or making an impact through service or leadership, it all comes together to make your time at Oxford meaningful and fun. Learn more about campus life at Oxford.
Right next to Oxford is Covington, a charming small town with a historic square full of restaurants, shops, and local events. It’s the town you don’t know you already know—featured in productions like “The Vampire Diaries,” Sweet Magnolias, Friday the 13th, Footloose, and Remember the Titans. Just a mile from campus, it’s an easy walk or bike ride. Learn more about Oxford and Covington, GA. Learn more about Oxford and Covington, GA.
tlanta offers more than warm weather and charming neighborhoods. As a global city, it offers opportunities ranging from internships with leading companies to world-class arts, culture, and entertainment. Nearly half of Atlanta’s residents were born outside Georgia, creating a diverse community shaped by perspectives from across the country and around the world. Living and learning here means being part of a city built on connection and opportunity. Learn more about Atlanta. Learn more about Atlanta.