Located 36 miles east of Atlanta, Oxford College is one of two entry points for first year Emory students and the beginning of an 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 welcoming residential setting, students sharpen their voices, deepen their curiosity, and take the lead 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 your student experience. From Oxford Olympics, orientation games with lifelong bragging rights, to Midnight Pancake Breakfast, where faculty and staff flip flapjacks for students during finals, these traditions create the strong sense of community 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.
Well-being starts with connection. At Oxford, students live and learn in a close residential setting where friendships form quickly and support is a part of daily life. The Center for Healthful Living strengthens that foundation with educational programs that encourage physical activity and informed lifestyle choices. Healthy Eagles, a group of trained peer health educators, leads conversations around student wellness and empowers classmates to make positive, lasting choices. Learn more about health and wellness at Oxford.
Connecting with classmates, performing in theater or sports, or making an impact through service and 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 TV and movie productions like The Vampire Diaries, Sweet Magnolias, Friday the 13th, Footloose, and Remember the Titans. Only a mile from campus, it’s an easy walk or bike ride away. Learn more about Oxford and Covington, GA.
Atlanta offers more than warm weather and charming neighborhoods. 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 that thrives on connection and opportunity. Learn more about Atlanta.