Coronavirus Updates

Emory University does not require standardized tests for first-year or transfer students who plan to enroll in Fall 2023. This policy applies to both entry points of Emory University, Emory College of Arts and Sciences and Oxford College, all decision plans (both Early Decision rounds and Regular Decision, and Transfer students). It also applies to students under consideration for merit scholarships, including membership in any of Emory’s Scholar Programs.

Review this year’s test policy in detail.

When you apply, you will be asked "Do you want test scores (SAT or ACT) to be considered in the review of your application for Emory University?" Students can simply answer "no" on that question if they so choose.

In answering "no," the admission committee will not take any test scores into consideration, even if test scores come to us as self-reported scores on the application or as official scores on the high school transcript. We encourage students to know how they plan to answer that question when they apply.

If you change your mind after you've applied, applicants may update their "test optional" answer in the Emory applicant portal up to a certain point in time. The deadlines for those changes are based on decision plan and provided to the applicant via email and in their applicant portal.  

Emory continues to accept self-reported test scores. We will continue to superscore the SAT and the ACT.

We expect that standardized test scores will continue to demonstrate academic preparation. For students who choose to have us look at their scores, the admission committee will view the scores within the context of your application. 

Review this year’s test policy in detail.

Students will not have to share their reasons for not submitting test results. Additionally, students will not be disadvantaged in the review process if they do not submit scores.

In the absence of test scores, the admission committee will lean even more heavily on other application materials, including an applicant’s personal statements, short answer questions, letters of recommendation, transcript, and, where available, feedback from the Alumni Interview Program.

We will continue to look for students who have:

• Taken challenging classes in the context of their school and done well in them.
• Pursued outside-of-class educational, volunteer, or work opportunities, whether in person or virtually.
• Authentically shared of themselves through their application personal statements and short answer questions.

Review this year’s test policy in detail.

Fall 2022 and Fall 2023 transfer applicants are not required to submit test scores. Review the test policy in detail.

• We will offer both online and in-person classes this fall on both the Atlanta campus and Oxford campus, allowing us to provide the excellence of an Emory education to all students.
• In order to de-densify campus, first-year, transfer, and international students will be allowed on campus. All other class years, with a few exceptions, will study this fall remotely.
• The academic calendar will start on August 19, with classes ending November 24, before Thanksgiving. Exams will be conducted remotely after Thanksgiving.
• There will be no Labor Day holiday or fall break this fall semester.
• Residence halls will be open with a standard one student per room.

We encourage families to review Emory Forward for information about our community's values, outlook on campus health and safety, classroom spaces, and residence halls. We have worked with our public health experts, relying on the best medical and scientific advice, to implement plans to create a safe environment for all community members. As the world learns more about COVID-19, our plan will evolve, and protocols will be adjusted as needed.  

Additionally, first-year and transfer students should refer to their campus for more details about housing, class registration, and orientation.

• Emory College of Arts and Sciences (Atlanta campus)
• Oxford College (Oxford campus)

We understand you will probably have questions, and we encourage you to reach out to us. Contact your regional admission staff, email admission@emory.edu (Atlanta campus), or oxadmission@emory.edu (Oxford campus). We look forward to hearing from you. 

Emory University is here to support you with any questions, concerns, or potential issues you may face in getting to the United States and to campus for an on-campus residential experience. Please contact the advisor on the appropriate campus with your questions.

• Atlanta campus: Find your ISSS advisor
• Oxford campus: Office of International Programs

Emory University will accept AP credit in the same way as we have in the past. Review our AP test and credit policies.

We do not plan to add additional, university-specific, entrance exams for Emory class placement.

All on-campus visits are cancelled for the foreseeable future. This includes visits for both the Atlanta campus and Oxford campus. 

Hosting families on campus is one of the highlights of our job. At the same time, as we prioritize the health and safety of guests and the campus community, we appreciate Emory's decision to put the well-being of all our guests top of mind. That is the foundation of Emory’s culture of care. 

Please do not come to campus at this time. We ask that you reconsider all travel in the context of the pandemic. 

If you choose to travel to the Atlanta campus or Oxford campus, please understand that we are closed to the public. Under normal circumstances, we love meeting with families and engaging in good conversations. Right now, however, staff are not available to meet with anyone in person while we all work remotely.

• If you are on campus, you must practice physical distancing and wear a face covering at all times. Read more about the health and safety protocols for being on campus.
• The majority of buildings on both the Atlanta campus and Oxford campus are locked to help prevent the spread of illness. 

Unfortunately, we do not know. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization have emphasized the importance of taking active measures to contain the spread of the virus to mitigate the risk to vulnerable populations. As a world leader in public health and the CDC’s neighbor, Emory has a responsibility to heed this guidance.

A team of representatives from Emory's emergency preparedness, health care, campus life, and other units are acting around-the-clock to protect students, faculty, staff, and visitors. We also continue to work closely with local and state partners to monitor the situation.

As soon as our office can re-open to the public, we will let you know. We are eager, just like you are, for things to return to a more normal cadence.

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