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FIRST-YEAR REFERENCE PAGES

We are thrilled that you made the decision Reference Pages are designed for first- to join our community and cannot wait year students, and will help answer your to welcome you in the fall. While this is questions about campus resources, often a very exciting time for you and programs, and services. your family, we recognize you have many We do not expect you to remember questions about what Emory will be like. everything; rather you should use this as a We also know that transition takes time, guide throughout your first year so we designed the Orientation Experience and beyond. to guide you through the summer and fall. We hope these Reference Pages will serve as a helpful resource to you. GET STARTED

EMORY UNIVERSITY MISSION MOTTO

Emory University’s mission is to create, Cor prudentis possidebit scientiam preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in The wise heart seeks knowledge the service of humanity. PREVIOUS NEXT UPDATED ON APRIL 30, 2021

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1. QUICK LINKS PAGE 3 2. EMORY LINGO PAGE 4 3. EMORY FORWARD PAGE 5

4. LEARNING PAGE 6 5. LIVING PAGE 33 6. THRIVING PAGE 46

Liberal Arts Education PAGE 7 Orientation Week: August 21 - Emory Traditions PAGE 47 24, 2021 PAGE 34 Academic Requirements Campus Life Getting Involved PAGE 48 Overview of Emory College of PAGE 35 PAGE 9 Arts and Sciences Academic Residence Life and Housing Belonging and Community PAGE 49 Requirements Operations PAGE 36 Spiritual and Religious Life PAGE 50 Office for Undergraduate Emory Dining PAGE 37 Education PAGE 16 Veterans’ Resources | Office of Policies and Expectations PAGE 38 PAGE 51 Academic Advising PAGE 17 Sustainability Initiatives Creating a Community of Care PAGE 39 Course Registration 101 PAGE 20 Go Eagles! PAGE 52 Emory Votes Initiative | Academic Support and PAGE 31 Freedom of Speech + Open PAGE 41 Exploring PAGE 53 Opportunities Expression Follow Us | There’s an App for PAGE 54 Emory Libraries PAGE 32 Well-Being at Emory PAGE 42 That!

Accessibility Services PAGE 45

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Helpful links to access various QUICK LINKS Emory systems.

OPUS COURSE ATLAS EMORY EMAIL

OPUS (Online Pathways for Full list of Course offerings, Log in to your Emory Email using University Students) is the organized by semester your NetID and Password student information system at Emory. You’ll use OPUS to register for classes

CANVAS COLLEGE CATALOG OUE RESOURCES COLLEGE CONNECT HUB

Emory’s learning platform and Website housing Emory College The Office for Undergraduate You’ll gain access to the College where you will complete Emory policies and procedures, Education (OUE) online site listing Connect Hub before signing up Essentials throughout the including information about resources at Emory alphabetically for a Pre-Registration Advising Summer Academic Requirements from A-Z Appointment

EMORY COLLEGE PATIENT PORTAL MYHOUSING EMORY IT

Emory College of Arts and Student Health Services portal Housing portal where you Assistance is available for Sciences official website where you will submit your will complete the Housing a variety of Emory systems mandatory Health Records, application and find your including Canvas, OPUS, and including your Immunization Housing Move-In Time more Report

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EMORY LINGO Get to know some commonly used Emory acronyms and lingo.

ACADEMIC TRACK CREDITS (CREDIT HOURS) EPD ORGSYNC SGA Courses/experiences preparing Units assigned to courses to Emory Police Department The primary database for The Student Government students toward a particular reflect both instructional time Student Organizations Association ECCP career or field (aka pre- and work completed outside the OUE SHOPPING CART professional) classroom Emory College Chemistry Prep Office for Undergraduate OPUS tool for registration; go to FYE B-SCHOOL CD Education OPUS, sign in, and then search Abbreviation for the Goizueta Complex Director First Year at Emory (Residence at the top for the shopping cart PHA Business School Life) DAS Pre-Health Advising SPC GERS CAMPUS LIFE Department of Accessibility The Student Programming PREREQUISITE The Student Affairs division of Services General Education Requirements Council, Emory’s undergraduate A course that is required before the University ISW student programming board DCT enrolling in a related course CANVAS Dobbs Common Table, the International Student Welcome SWOOP RA The Canvas site is a tool for primary dining facility on Swoop is the mascot of Emory OIT online learning campus Resident Advisor; a Junior University. Swoop helps The Office of Information or Senior who lives in your represent the Emory Eagles, a COLLEGE CATALOG DOOLEY Technology residence hall and assists long standing tradition Provides policies and Emory’s unofficial mascot with the residential program OL regulations; your official by leading floor meetings, THE COLLEGE ECS 101 Orientation Leader contract with Emory College of programs, and providing Emory College of Arts & Sciences A course that will support your Arts and Sciences OPUS additional support transition to Emory and college WOODPEC Online Pathway to University COURSE ATLAS life throughout the Fall Semester SA Woodruff Physical Education Students, the online student Descriptive listing of courses Sophomore Advisor; a Center ESC information system to register during a particular semester Sophomore who lives in your for classes and pay bills, among Emory Student Center first-year residence hall and other functions EMORYCARD assists RAs with programs Your official ID at Emory PAGE 4 PREVIOUS NEXT UPDATED ON APRIL 30, 2021

IN THIS TOGETHER

EMORY FORWARD Take a moment to review Emory’s safety protocols below so you can do your part to make Emory a healthy community for yourself, your peers, Emory announced our plan to welcome all students to campus for the 2021-2022 academic and everyone you come into contact with on campus. year in March. Below are the resources related to this announcement and Emory’s plans for maintaining public safety in the fall. PHYSICALLY DISTANT, SOCIALLY CONNECTED

Because conditions around the pandemic evolve quickly, we may change plans between . Many classrooms and 6 FT activities will be in- now and when you arrive on campus. This document will be updated regularly to reflect person, but capacity may any changes or new decisions that may impact your planning or experience. still be reduced. HAND-WASHING

Clean your hands often, either with soap and EMORY FORWARD DASHBOARD water for 20 seconds or hand sanitizer. The dashboard lists COVID-19 positive FACE COVERINGS cases at Emory University since June 1, An important (and required) component of your on- 2020 and is updated daily at noon with campus experience. the previous day’s situation data from all sources.

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REFERENCE PAGES CONTENTS

Liberal Arts Education PAGE 7

Academic Framework PAGE 9

 First-Year Requirements PAGE 10 LEARNING  General Education Requirements (GERs) PAGE 11  Declaring a Major PAGE 12

 Different Degree Paths PAGE 13 AT EMORY  Graduation Requirements PAGE 15 Office for PAGE 16

We’re excited to welcome you to our intellectual Academic Advising PAGE 17 community. You will soon be joining a group of  Your Academic Network PAGE 18 renowned scholars and accomplished alumni.  Track Advising PAGE 19 Course Registration 101 PAGE 20 The following pages review important Emory academic  Timeline and Dates PAGE 21 policies, procedures, and processes. Expect to review  the following content throughout the summer as you Language Placement Exams PAGE 22 complete Emory Essentials and prepare for course  Enrolling in Chemistry Courses PAGE 23 registration in August.  AP/IB Credits, International Exams, and Previous College Credit Information PAGE 24

 Using Atlas | Using OPUS PAGE 26

 Building Your Schedule PAGE 27

 Understanding the Waitlist PAGE 28

Academic Support and Opportunities PAGE 31

Emory Libraries PAGE 32

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WELCOME TO EMORY

DISCOVERY. LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION CREATIVITY. IMPACT.

You have chosen a place that emphasizes the Three integrated, foundational liberal arts. Come ready—and eager—to play principles — discovery, At Emory College, we are driven across the intellectual field. To explore. To learn creativity, and impact — guide “by our passions for inquiry and the research and teaching broadly. Use your first two years to see which discovery, and I invite you to join mission of Emory College, and areas of study excite you, and draw on your us and experience what makes this form the foundation for our strengths so that you can choose a major wisely. academic community so special.” achievements thus far — and in the future. Being a student in Emory College of Arts and DEAN MICHAEL A. ELLIOTT Sciences means that you will take classes across Read more about our guiding the disciplines: humanities, social sciences and principles and explore all that natural sciences. In practice, you could take a Emory College has to offer online. humanities course the same semester as a lab evidence from multiple perspectives and the science, or combine social sciences while exploring ability to effectively reason and communicate. interdisciplinary studies. Our students are encouraged – and expected – to ask bold questions and expand the boundaries of With more than 50 departments and programs, knowledge. In the next page we will dive into some 86 majors, and 63 minors, our students explore of the departments included within the Liberal Arts. widely and dive deeply in rigorous courses of study that emphasize critical thinking, the nature of

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Visit the Emory College Academics website for more LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION details on each of our departments and programs.

Let’s take a look at the departments and programs in each area of the liberal arts COLLEGE.EMORY.EDU/MAIN/ACADEMICS available for you at Emory College.

HUMANITIES

African American Studies African Studies American Studies Ancient Mediterranean Studies

Art History Athletics and Recreation Catholic Studies Classics

Comparative Literature Creative Writing Dance East Asian Studies

English Film and Media French and Italian Studies German Studies

Institute of the Liberal Arts Italian Studies American and Caribbean Studies

Linguistics Medieval Studies Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies Music

Jewish Studies Latin Latin American and Caribbean Studies Linguistics

Philosophy Religion Russian and East Asian Languages and Cultures Russian and East European Studies

Spanish and Portuguese Theater and Dance

SOCIAL SCIENCES NATURAL SCIENCES ARTS

Anthropology Economics Biology Art History

History Human Health Chemistry Creative Writing

Political Science Psychology Computer Science Dance

Quantitative Theory and Methods Sociology Environmental Sciences Film and Media

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Mathematics Music Studies Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Theater and Dance

Physics

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Your Emory College of Arts and Sciences education AREA 1 AREA 2 AREA 3 is built around the General Education Requirements (GERs) and the requirements of at least one major. In FSEM FWRT WRT* First-Year Seminar First-Year Writing Continued Writing your first year, you will begin discovering your academic Requirement Requirement 1 COURSE 1 COURSE 3 COURSES interests through the GERs, including the first-year

requirements. AREA 4 AREA 5 AREA 6 You may spread out the General Education MQR SNT HSC Requirements listed in the table to the right during your Math and Quantitative Science, Nature, and History, Society, and Reasoning Technology Culture four years at Emory. 1 COURSE 2 COURSES 2 COURSES

All Emory Undergraduate Students (Emory College of AREA 7 AREA 8 Arts and Sciences, , Hodgson HAP HAL HLTH School of Nursing) will complete General Education Humanities, Arts, Humanities, Arts, Health 100 and Performance and Language Requirements. 2 COURSES 2 COURSES 1 COURSE

AREA 9 AREA 10 PLUS PED ETHN* ECS Physical Education Race and Ethnicity The Emory Edge and Dance 1 COURSE 1 COURSE 1 COURSE * Courses that satisfy these areas may also fulfill other GERS

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FIRST-YEAR REQUIREMENTS

You will complete the following requirements in your first year.

AREA 1 AREA 2 AREA 8 PLUS FSEM FWRT HLTH ECS

1 COURSE 1 COURSE 1 COURSE 1 COURSE

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR FIRST-YEAR WRITING HEALTH 100 ECS 101 - THE EMORY EDGE FALL OR SPRING FALL OR SPRING FALL ONLY FALL ONLY

First-Year Seminars are First-Year Writing courses This course provides the ECS 101 is part of the special topics courses taught focus on rhetorical opportunity to become Orientation Experience and by Emory faculty and limited composition, critical reading, involved in a personalized will support you during the to first-year students. They reflection, and writing as approach to health and transition to college. You do not count toward any recursive process. Courses well-being with strategic will learn about academic major/minor and are a great share some common approaches for the and community policies, opportunity to explore a topic assignments including implementation of a healthy resources, and opportunities or discipline that interests research writing and final lifestyle. to help you succeed during you. student-curated portfolio your 4 years at Emory. with reflection project. Students may also fulfill this requirement with AP/IB or previous college credits. PAGE 10 PREVIOUS NEXT UPDATED ON APRIL 30, 2021

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (GER)

While you will finish your first-year AREA 3 AREA 4 AREA 5 requirements in your first year, you have all 4 years to complete the remaining General Education Requirements (GERs). WRT MQR SNT CONTINUED WRITING MATH AND QUANTITATIVE SCIENCE, NATURE, REASONING AND TECHNOLOGY The general education component of 3 COURSES 1 COURSE 2 COURSES an Emory undergraduate education is

organized to present an array of intellectual AREA 6 AREA 7 approaches and perspectives as ways of learning rather than a prescribed body of HSC HAP HAL* content. HISTORY, SOCIETY, HUMANITIES, ARTS, HUMANITIES, ARTS, AND CULTURE AND PERFORMANCE AND LANGUAGE 2 COURSES 2 COURSES 2 COURSES

AREA 9 AREA 10 * LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT Area 7 includes the Language Requirement. Students must complete two sequential HAL courses PED ETHN in a single language. PHYSICAL EDUCATION RACE AND ETHNICITY In addition to 2 HAL language courses, AND DANCE students will need to complete either 1 COURSE 1 COURSE 2 additional HAP courses, HAL courses, or 1 HAP and 1 HAL.

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS DECLARING A MAJOR: EXPLAINED

You may already have an idea of what you would When you’re ready to declare, these are your options: like to study. You may be undecided about a major. Either position is completely normal, and it’s also normal to change your mind a time or two (or more!). While the General Education 1 MAJOR OR + OR Requirements allow you to study broadly, you will 1 MAJOR 2 MAJORS 1 MINOR also study at least one area deeply.

Don’t be surprised if you change your mind, or if a class you take in your first year exposes you to an All Emory College students must graduate Once you declare a major, you will be assigned area you had never considered before. Each year, with at least one major. Emory College will a faculty advisor in each declared department. 70% of first-year students change their academic only recognize two of your concentrations. interests based on classes they take once on That means you can either have (a) one campus. Students planning to apply to the major, (b) one major and one minor, or (c) two majors. Goizueta Business School or Nell Hodgson School of Nursing will need to consult their individual You can declare a major or minor as early school’s requirements. as the second semester of your first year. However, you don’t have to declare until the end of your second year. You do not need to decide on a major right away. First-Year students may begin to declare in the second semester.

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS DIFFERENT DEGREE PATHS

While all incoming first-year students enter into Emory College of Arts and Sciences, you can pursue other or additional degree paths as an Emory University student.

DUAL DEGREE (PRE-) NELL HODGSON WOODRUFF SCHOOL OF NURSING The Dual Degree program represents an If accepted into the program, you will major opportunity for students to earn an Emory in one of the following areas at GT (note each Students interested in earning a degree of their choice (BA, BS, or BBA) and a major has a different set of prerequisites): Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) (BS) from Tech • Aerospace Engineering (AE) may gain automatic entry into the Nell (GT). Students must complete 100 credit hours, • Biomedical Engineering (BME) Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing the GERs, an Emory College major, and the GT • Chemical Engineering (ChE) after completing a minimum of 60 credit prerequisites to be eligible to transfer to GT. • Civil Engineering (CE) hours, specified prerequisite courses, • Computer Engineering (CmpE) and maintaining 3.0 cumulative/2.8 science/math GPA. There is also a Dual • Electrical Engineering (EE) Degree program that allows students to • Environmental Engineering (Env E) complete a BA or BS in the College and a • Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) BSN in the SON. • Material Sciences and Engineering (MSE)

• Mechanical Engineering (ME)

• Nuclear & Radiological Engineering (NRE)

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS DIFFERENT DEGREE PATHS

GOIZUETA BUSINESS SCHOOL (PRE-BBA) OTHER BUSINESS OPTIONS If you are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in business, you can apply to the Goizueta Business School (B-School) during your second year. Students who are accepted and Almost a quarter of all BBAs pursue a choose to continue to the Business School will earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). double major in the College, and this is Admission is holistic, meaning there is no set minimum GPA required to be considered and a typically easily achievable within four years number of factors are evaluated, including academic performance, extracurricular involvement, with adequate planning. and letters of recommendation. College students may also take a limited • You will apply for admission to the BBA Program in either the Fall (early) or Spring number of Business courses beyond the (regular) of sophomore year, depending on how many credits you have earned. prerequisites on a space-available basis.

• You need at least 53 credit hours - excluding PE, ECS 101, and Health - by the end of Fall in your sophomore year in order to apply early/enter the program as a second semester sophomore.

• You must have at least 60 credit hours - excluding PE, ECS 101, and Health - by the end of Spring sophomore year in order to apply to enter the program as a junior.

• Before you are eligible to matriculate to the B-School, you will need to complete several prerequisites. You can find information about these courses, as well as admission criteria, deadlines, and advising information, on the Pre-BBA website at emory.sharepoint.com/sites/GBS-PreBBA (requires Emory login).

• An information session on the Business School will be available during Orientation Week. The BBA Program Office also hosts daily drop-in advising hours once the semester begins, informal chat sessions in freshman residence halls during the Fall Semester, and additional events for students interested exploring business in the Spring.

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS WHERE DO MY 126 CREDITS COME FROM?

It may seem odd to introduce Graduation • Your last four semesters of credit must be As stated in the College Catalog: Requirements before you begin your first year, taken through Emory College (meaning you The undergraduate however, it is important to focus on your four-year can’t use transfer credits or credits from another education in Emory College graduation goal as a member of the Class of 2025. university). For students who begin at Emory comprises three overlapping components: College of Arts and Sciences, this means their last • A minimum of 126 semester hours of credit, of 64 hours (which can include Study Abroad). 1. general education which 124 hours must be in academic courses, requirements that not physical education (no more than 16 hours of • Satisfaction of all financial obligations to the provide a common core of substance and applied music or 17 one-hour dance courses may College and Emory University. methodology; be counted toward the 124 academic hours). • NOTE: No degree may be conferred while a 2. more intensive and • A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 student is suspended from Emory College under advanced study in a major field; and for all work attempted for a letter grade. the provisions of the College Honor Code or University’s Conduct Code. 3. free-ranging exploration • Fulfillment of thecourse requirements for a by means of elective major, as determined by the major department courses. or program, with a minimum 2.0 average in those courses.

• Fulfillment of the General Education Requirements.

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OFFICE FOR UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

The Office for Undergraduate Education SERVICES AND RESOURCES IN OUE (OUE) supports students of Emory College of Arts and Sciences by providing academic Academic Support Programs college.emory.edu/oue/current-students/student-support/

services and offering programs designed Academic Advising college.emory.edu/oue/current-students/advising/ to help them succeed during their Communications / College Weekly You will begin receiving the “College Weekly” Email Newsletter in the Fall undergraduate years — and beyond. Emory Scholars college.emory.edu/scholars/ From orientation to graduation, OUE handles English Language Learning (ELL Program) college.emory.edu/oue/current-students/international-students/ell-program issues related to registration and courses, academic honor and integrity, academic Honor Council college.emory.edu/oue/current-students/honor-council/

advising, learning support programs, the National Scholarships and Fellowships college.emory.edu/national-awards/ College’s regulations and standards, and New Student Programs college.emory.edu/orientation/ scholarships and distinctive programs that you can find only at Emory College of Arts and Pre-Health Advising prehealth.emory.edu

Sciences. Undergraduate Research college.emory.edu/undergraduate-research/

Writing Center writingprogram.emory.edu/

More services and opportunities available at college.emory.edu/oue

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ACADEMIC ADVISING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The Office for You will have a network of advising and support as an Emory College student. Undergraduate Education This may look different than your high school network, so let’s take a closer look. offers professional academic advisors who We want you to feel supported throughout your time as a student. Let’s meet a assist students with course few of the advisors who will help you navigate Emory. planning, degree progress, and navigating challenges or concerns that may occur. OUE Advisors can START HERE AT THE START OF THE FALL ONCE YOU DECLARE YOUR also provide referrals SEMESTER MAJOR SUMMER to appropriate campus partners to help resolve Pre-Registration First-Year Faculty Major Faculty concerns. Connections Advisor Advisor (PRA) Learn more about these Your Faculty Connections will Your Major Faculty Advisor Your PRA is an Office for advisors, and find your introduce you to faculty who will assist you toward and Undergraduate Education advisor by visiting the OUE will discuss academic life at sign-off on your graduation. staff member with whom website. Emory. you will meet this summer and fall. Summer meetings will take place virtually in FALL 2021 THROUGH GRADUATION small groups. Office for Undergraduate Education (OUE) Academic Advisors OUE Academic Advisors are assigned alphabetically and by citizenship. You may meet with them at any time during your four years.

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ACADEMIC ADVISING YOUR ACADEMIC NETWORK

PRE-REGISTRATION ADVISOR MAJOR FACULTY ADVISOR Pre-Registration Advisors will be assigned in July and you will meet before you You will be assigned a Major Faculty Advisor upon register in August. They will help you plan your first semester schedule. Your PRA declaring your major. Once you declare your major, will review first-year requirements, general education requirements, and answer you will be assigned a faculty advisor in that specific other general questions. You will meet with this PRA again in the fall. department. This advisor will answer specific questions about major requirements and ultimately FIRST-YEAR FACULTY CONNECTIONS sign-off on your graduation. Remember: you cannot During your years at Emory, we expect that you will develop relationships with declare a major until your 2nd semester. Most faculty from different classes, research projects, or other experiences. The First-Year students declare in the second year. Faculty Connections program helps get you comfortable talking to faculty members in small groups or 1-1 conversations that will encourage you to explore the Liberal OUE ADVISOR Arts. Your assigned faculty member may not be in an academic area that you are Academic Advisors in the Office for Undergraduate interested in - and that is okay! First-Year Faculty Connections can also give tips on Education (OUE) supplement your faculty advising how to succeed in the classroom or refer you to campus resources. and assist you throughout the year. These advisors work with students on general academic matters, TRACK ADVISING including course planning, degree progress, and Some students may seek advising for a specific track. Exploring a track as an challenges and concerns that may hinder your undergraduate simply means you’re preparing for an undergraduate degree academic progress (including medical and personal outside of Emory College (BBA, BSN or Dual Degree with GT) or a graduate degree situations). after college (health or law). More information is available on the next page.

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ACADEMIC ADVISING TRACK ADVISING

Exploring a track means that you are preparing for an undergraduate degree TRACK AREA outside of Emory College (BBA, BSN or A liberal arts education is the study of academic areas Dual Degree with GT) or a graduate degree Liberal Arts Review Advising including arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural college.emory.edu Presentation after college (health or law). All tracks are sciences (any department in Emory College). grounded in a Liberal Arts Education. Pre-Business Resources for students planning to apply to the Goizueta Review Advising goizueta.emory.edu Business School (GBS). Presentation Emory College offers several tracks that Dual Degree The Dual Degree program represents an opportunity for can be worked into your undergraduate Review Advising college.emory.edu/ students to earn an Emory degree of their choice (BA, BS or requirements. Emory also has special Presentation dual-degree BBA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) from (GT). advisors and programs no matter your “Pre-Health” is not a major. It means you are taking the major/minor for particular areas of interest. classes necessary to apply to a healthcare professional Pre-Health program of your choice. In other words, even though you Review Advising The six tracks we will cover are: Liberal prehealth.emory.edu may be pre-med, pre-dental, or pre undecided—you can Presentation major in whatever you like, as long as you complete the Arts, Pre-Business, Dual Degree (Pre- prerequisites for your professional school. Engineering), Pre-Health, Pre-Nursing and Pre-Nursing Resources for students planning to apply to the Nell H. Review Advising Pre-Law. nursing.emory.edu Woodruff School of Nursing. Presentation

Pre-Law Law schools do not require, prefer, or expect applicants to have any particular major. To best prepare for law school, career.emory.edu/ Review Advising take a wide variety of classes. At Emory, you have excellent destination/ Presentation liberal arts and science programs at your disposal—use continuing/law them!

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COURSE REGISTRATION 101

At Emory, Registration is a process, not a singular The following pages review the most pertinent event. Building your first fall schedule will take information to the Registration process. time. You will have support along the way, including: REGISTRATION 101

• Emory Essentials - The second module of Emory Timeline and Dates Essentials is focused around preparing you for Review dates of Registration PAGE 21

registration. Through guided practice, you will Placement Exams be able to learn the ins-and-outs of how you will Learn about various placement exams and/or processes for Emory College Language PAGE 22 actually register for courses. courses

Chemistry Courses • Pre-Registration Advisor - During the summer, Learn about the Emory College Chemistry Prep and who should consider completing PAGE 23 you will meet with your Pre-Registration Advisor this pre-assessment

virtually in small groups to review your first fall AP/IB/International Exams and Previous College Credit schedule. Guidance to help you understand our policies on various testing/course credit that can PAGE 24 be brought to Emory • Reference Pages - These pages are to be used Using Atlas and OPUS throughout the summer as you may need to Assistance in navigating the Course Atlas and OPUS system, used for course registration. PAGE 26 reference certain aspects of the Registration Process. Building Your Schedule Steps to registering for your first schedule PAGE 27

• Orientation Week - During Orientation Week Understanding the Waitlist you will have a chance to speak to advisors, Learn about what it means to be “Waitlisted” for a course PAGE 29 peer mentors, faculty members, and more!

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COURSE REGISTRATION 101

TIMELINE AND DATES REGISTRATION 101  Timeline and Dates  Placement Exams Registration is a great time to explore all that Emory Most students’ schedules experience many changes  Chemistry Courses has to offer. Think of course registration (enrollment) through Add/Drop/Swap, which ends September 1.  AP/IB/Previous College Credit as a process, not a single event.  Using Atlas and OPUS You will have the opportunity to attend some class  Building Your Schedule Registration occurs in stages and you will have the sessions before finalizing your course schedule.Let’s  Understanding the Waitlist opportunity to change your schedule until the end of review the important dates and details for you to Add/Drop/Swap. know.

ONE TWO Pre-Registration Appointment Add/Drop/Swap

WHERE You will register online via OPUS. WHERE Students can make changes to their schedules using OPUS. WHEN OPENS: Monday, August 9 | 12 PM Noon (EST) WHEN OPENS: Monday, August 23 | 12 PM Noon (EST) CLOSES: Wednesday, August 11 | 5 PM (EST) CLOSES: Wednesday, September 1 | 11:59 PM (EST)

REGISTER FOR UP TO 19 CREDITS You can continue making any adjustments to your schedule during this time along with all other current students. After September 1 at 11:59 You may register for up to 19 total credit hours (this does PM, you will no longer be able to make changes to your schedule. not include credits you are bringing into Emory). During the Pre-Registration period, you can also add, drop, or swap Many student schedules may change during this period and it is a courses as long as you stay between 12 and 19 credit hours. great opportunity to make helpful adjustments to your schedule.

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COURSE REGISTRATION 101

LANGUAGE PLACEMENT EXAMS REGISTRATION 101  Timeline and Dates  Placement Exams All Emory College students are required to complete two SELECT LANGUAGE BELOW  Chemistry Courses consecutive courses in a single language before graduation (this is Arabic  AP/IB/Previous College Credit the HAL GER). This means that if you start with a language course,  Using Atlas and OPUS the next course you take in the same language will be at a higher Chinese  Building Your Schedule level. French  Understanding the Waitlist THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: German Hebrew • You will study a language other than your native language (and English, Hindi if English is not your first language). You can always take additional language courses after this requirement is completed. Italian

• Some languages have a placement test to help determine which course Japanese you should enroll in. If a language has a placement test, you must Korean complete it before enrolling in the language, even if you have never taken this language before. Latin

• Not every subject has a placement test. If there is no link provided for a Persian placement test, then there is no placement test for that subject. Portuguese

• If you are interested in a language not listed to the right, please Russian contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) for Fall Semester Placement Information. Faculty may not be available until August. Spanish

Tibetan

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COURSE REGISTRATION 101

ENROLLING IN CHEMISTRY REGISTRATION 101  Timeline and Dates  Placement Exams COURSES  Chemistry Courses  AP/IB/Previous College Credit  Using Atlas and OPUS  Building Your Schedule The Emory College Chemistry Preparation The Department of Chemistry strongly  Understanding the Waitlist (ECCP) is an online tool called ALEKS and is recommends that interested students complete required for students taking Structure and the ECCP well in advance to the start of classes. Properties (CHEM 150). Regardless of AP/IB background, students wishing to take CHEM 150 must COMPLETE If you are planning to take Biology, Physics, the ECCP (take the initial assessment and or a math course or to pursue the Pre-Health fill the “pie” to 100%) before the due date track, it may be a good idea for you to take the of September 1 to earn 3% of the CHEM 150 ECCP as well. grade. The results will help your advisors assist you Start the ECCP early! Completion times will vary in making the right scheduling decisions. The for each student. mandatory ECCP is available between June 1 and September 1, 2021 and will count for 3% of a student’s total grade in CHEM 150.

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COURSE REGISTRATION 101

AP/IB CREDITS, INTERNATIONAL EXAMS, REGISTRATION 101  Timeline and Dates AND PREVIOUS COLLEGE CREDIT  Placement Exams  Chemistry Courses Students can receive up to 18 hours of credits toward • Students cannot receive AP and IB credit for the  AP/IB/Previous College Credit  graduation outside of Emory. Of those 18 credits, up same course. Using Atlas and OPUS  Building Your Schedule to 12 credit hours may come from AP/IB/International  Understanding the Waitlist Exam scores toward hours required for graduation, The Office of Undergraduate Admission will review the while the additional hours may come from previous following and award credit accordingly for: college credit or transient credit.

• Each acceptable AP/IB or other exam will come • Advanced Placement (AP) test scores, LOCATING IN OPUS in as 3 credit hours. Approved previous college or • International Baccalaureate (IB) test scores, Once processed you can find your transient credits will come in based on the total • International Exams (i.e. A Levels), and AP/IB Credits posted in OPUS. earned hours at the other institution. • Previous college credit/joint enrollment Locate scores and credit awarded • Students with more than four acceptable AP/IB/ by going into your “Academic International test scores (12 credits) may receive Records” tile and selecting “Transfer Credit Report” from the a non-credit bearing course waiver for each left hand side. additional acceptable test score. • Students may use AP/IB/International Exam credits or previous college credits for prerequisites and GERs (General Education Requirements). Non- credit bearing course waivers may not be used to satisfy GERs.

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AP/IB CREDITS, INTERNATIONAL EXAMS, REGISTRATION 101  Timeline and Dates AND PREVIOUS COLLEGE CREDIT  Placement Exams  Chemistry Courses  AP/IB/Previous College Credit HOW TO SUBMIT SCORES AND PREVIOUS HOW TO SELECT CREDITS  Using Atlas and OPUS  COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS Students who have more than 12 AP/IB/International test exam Building Your Schedule  Understanding the Waitlist credits posted to their Emory transcript are eligible to request You are responsible for submitting all potential credits (previous swaps to credit and non-credit bearing test courses, or to drop college credit transcripts, AP/IB scores, or International Exam previously earned test credits. Consider selecting test scores for scores) to the Office of Admission. The deadline to submit official credit if you would like to use for a major/minor requirement or transcripts is October 1 and all test scores is the last day of the fall you would like to use for a GER, and you do not plan to take the semester. equivalent course on campus.

Scores and credits are not automatically sent with your application Only test credit submitted to the Office of Admission by the or high school transcripts. Entering first-year and transfer students appropriate deadline (the end of a student’s first semester must have AP results sent directly from the College Board to the at Emory) is covered by this process. While you may not add Emory Office of Admission. Our reporting code is 5187. Please additional credits to the transcript after the deadline, you may drop follow guidance provided by IB/Other exams testing agencies for or swap credits posted on the transcript until you reach 64 hours. reporting these scores or transcripts to Emory.

Please note that credits are not posted automatically or PREVIOUS COLLEGE CREDITS immediately. Submit your test scores and transcripts in July to ensure any needed prerequisite credits post before registration in Students who earned college credits must submit official August. transcripts to the Office of Admission along with a Review Form.

To confirm your credits are received AND posted, login to OPUS and click on Academic Records>View Transfer Credit Report. Contact the Office of Admission with any questions at PREVIOUS COLLEGE CREDIT REVIEW FORM [email protected].

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REGISTRATION 101 USING ATLAS  Timeline and Dates  Placement Exams The Course Atlas displays current course offerings  Chemistry Courses  from across the University in one convenient place. AP/IB/Previous College Credit  Using Atlas and OPUS Begin exploring the functionality of the Atlas by  Building Your Schedule visiting atlas.emory.edu.  Understanding the Waitlist USING OPUS

Students will use OPUS for many things during their time at YOUR SHOPPING CART Emory, including course registration. Question about OPUS? Use the link below to discover helpful resources and tutorials Shopping Carts are similar to an Amazon wishlist, but for courses. Students can add about functions in OPUS including: finding your enrollment as many courses to their shopping cart as they’d like to and easily enroll when the appointment, adding classes to your shopping cart, and time comes. You can add courses to your shopping cart using Course Atlas and/or adding/dropping/swapping classes on your schedule. OPUS. When adding courses to your shopping cart in Course Atlas, make sure to add to your Primary Cart. This cart will automatically sync to OPUS where you will actually register for classes. You can make several carts if you want to see different schedule options, but only the Primary Cart will be available when you go to register.

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BUILDING YOUR SCHEDULE REGISTRATION 101  Timeline and Dates  Placement Exams  Chemistry Courses HOW MANY CLASSES SHOULD I TAKE? 1 Do you need a First-Year Writing course (FWRT)? If  AP/IB/Previous College Credit yes, do you want to take it Fall or Spring? If Fall, look  Using Atlas and OPUS Emory College courses range in credits (1-5) depending over ENGRD 101 and CPLT 101 sections to see what fits  Building Your Schedule on how many times the class meets. You will typically your interest.  Understanding the Waitlist enroll in 4-5 academic courses every semester (15-17 Next, think about a First-Year Seminar (FSEM). credits). 2 These are ALL special topics, so look for 5-6 that sound interesting to you and place them in your shopping TIPS FOR COURSE PLANNING HOW DO I FIND CLASSES? cart. If a course you like is open during registration, register for it! If not, or your schedule does not allow Because some classes reserve spots Most students use the Course Atlas in conjunction with for this in the fall, you can take this in Spring instead. for first-year students they may OPUS to start building their schedules. The Atlas is a user- appear closed until it is time for friendly way to see what is offered each semester, along Now you can add additional courses. Do you have a first-year students to register. with detailed information about each course, including 3 department you want to explore? Maybe you want to follow an academic track? Make sure you have done a description, the day/time it meets, the GER it fulfills (if If you are interested in a course that a little research to see what they recommend to start applicable), and how many seats are available. is listed as closed, go ahead and put with. Put those courses (if multiple sections, then it in your shopping cart. You can add classes to your OPUS Shopping Cart directly multiple sections) in your shopping cart. from the Atlas by clicking the ‘Add to Cart’ button. You There is a chance spots might open can build multiple mock schedules by adding classes Finally, add multiple sections of Health 100 and during your registration period. to different carts, but only those in your Atlas Primary 4 ECS 101 to your cart. The curriculum is the same in all Cart will be transferred to OPUS. You should add lots of sections and there are seats for every student - but you courses to your shopping cart to give yourself plenty of may need to be flexible with your times. options.

Want to map out your classes? Use the interactive map linked:

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COURSE REGISTRATION 101 FALL 2021 COURSE MODELS

In Fall 2021 courses will be offered in 3 formats. Make sure you review the format in the Course Atlas before adding to your shopping cart.

Some courses may have multiple options, while others may only have one.

IN PERSON CLASSES ONLINE/DISTANCE LEARNING HYBRID/BLENDED LEARNING

These courses meet face-to-face in an on- These courses will be held online and will These courses will include a combination of campus classroom. Appropriate social distance not require any physical presence in the both in person, face-to-face class meetings and masking measures will be followed as classroom. Most online courses will have both and online content (synchronous and/or indicated by public health guidance and synchronous sessions (live class meetings asynchronous). Students who enroll in these campus policies. Individual class sessions may over Zoom at the course meeting time listed) courses must be able to attend the in-person occasionally be held online as indicated by the and asynchronous components (required portion of the class on campus. They should instructor. content and course work that you access also expect to attend any synchronous outside of course meeting times). Enrolled sessions via Zoom at the course meeting time students are expected to attend and engage and to engage with any asynchronous online in synchronous course sessions via Zoom. content.

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COURSE REGISTRATION 101 UNDERSTANDING THE WAITLIST

You may find that some courses at full capacity offer the option PRO TIP of joining a Waitlist. While putting yourself on a Waitlist does not When adding a course to your Shopping Cart, you’ll be asked if you want guarantee registration, this is a great tool to use while fine-tuning to be added to the waitlist if the course is full. For now, we recommend your schedule. Use these resources to better understand how to use answering NO to this question. This will allow you to register for OPEN this resource. courses first. Once you’ve registered for a full schedule of courses, you can add yourself to the waitlist for a course using the ‘Swap’ function (if conflicts WHAT IS THE WAITLIST? exist with your existing schedule). If no conflicts exist with your existing schedule, you can add yourself to the waitlist directly from the Shopping Cart The waitlist is a function that allows you to add yourself to a queue for a by changing your waitlist preference. course that is at full capacity. Not every class utilizes the waitlist function, but if it is an option, a yellow triangle will appear in OPUS. You can also find this information in the Course Atlas, under ‘Enrollment Status.’ BEFORE you add yourself to a waitlist, consider a few things:

• Is there another section already open? • Are you already registered for another class at the same time? • Would you be interested in taking another class at the same time

(not yet registered)?

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COURSE REGISTRATION 101 NAVIGATING THE WAITLIST

DO I “SWAP TO WAITLIST” OR “ADD TO WAITLIST”? OPUS will not allow you to register for two different sections of the same course. If you are registered for a different section of the same course you If you add yourself to the waitlist for a course, OPUS will auto-enroll you in are waitlisted for, the waitlist will skip you, unless you joined using the Swap the course if the waitlist gets to your position number, as long as there are function. no conflicts on your existing schedule. If the waitlisted class conflicts with a class on your existing schedule, you should join the waitlist using the “Swap” function. This allows the waitlist to make changes to your existing schedule if Swap Options: Benefits Add Options: Restrictions

it encounters any conflicts. The waitlisting process will drop you from Your waitlisted class will never process if a conflict the existing class if/when the waitlist remains on your schedule. The waitlist process will For this reason, it is best to register for open courses first, before joining process schedules you into the waitlisted try to enroll you into the waitlisted class but will any waitlists, that way you’ll be aware of any potential conflicts. Once you’ve class—removing the possibility of skip down to the next person who doesn’t have encountering a conflict error. a conflict. You will receive a message stating that registered for a full schedule of classes (at least 12 credit hours), you can join you weren’t enrolled in the class due to a time the waitlist using the “Swap” function if conflicts exist with your schedule. conflict. Existing class remains on your schedule: Options if the waitlist process skipped you due to a conflict: 1. Until a space becomes available in WHAT ARE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS? your waitlisted class and the waitlist 1. Drop the existing class from your schedule process places you into the desired and hope that the waitlist process circulates OPUS will not allow you to register for two courses that meet at the same class. back to you. 2. Drop yourself from the waitlist and use the day/time. If your waitlisted course overlaps with any of the courses on your 2. If you are never placed into the wait Swap option to place yourself back on the listed class your existing class remains existing schedule, the waitlist will skip you, unless you joined using the Swap waitlist. You will go to the bottom of the function. on your schedule. waitlist, losing your original position.

OPUS will not allow you to register for more than 19 credit hours. If your waitlisted course will put you over 19 credit hours, the waitlist will skip you, unless you joined using the Swap function.

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Emory offers programs to support student learning. These include ACADEMIC coaching, group learning assistance, tutoring, workshops and small groups. In addition, special support is available for students with special needs and those for whom English is an additional SUPPORT AND language. OPPORTUNITIES

ACADEMIC FELLOWS LEARNING ASSISTANTS WORKSHOPS Emory undergraduate Undergraduate Offering a variety of student mentors trained students lead weekly interactive workshops to support incoming collaborative group and events where international students. learning sessions in students can learn and courses they have practice applying new successfully completed. academic skills

COLLEGE CONNECT HUB You will use the College Connect Hub to make appointments for Academic Support Programs. You will gain access to the College Connect Hub ahead of Pre-Registration Advising.

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HERE TO HELP We are eager to help however we can! Stop by EMORY LIBRARIES our service desks, make an appointment with a The Emory University Libraries offer a wide range of ways for you to form community, make connections, librarian who specializes in learn new skills, get things done, succeed in your studies, and relax and have fun. The libraries are your the topic you are studying, space, and we hope you take ownership of them and make the most of them during your time at Emory. or send us an email or a Here are some ways to explore and use the libraries as you get started here at Emory. chat to get assistance.

LIBRARIES.EMORY.EDU EMORY.LIBRARYANSWERS.COM

SPACE MATERIALS EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING The Woodruff Library has lots of options As a student at Emory, you have access to The Libraries offer research and technology for studying, including group study spaces, thousands of books, databases, magazines, skills workshops to help you develop your bookable rooms, and silent study spaces. newspapers, and more. You can even sign up skills. Check out the Woodruff Library’s for free access to the New York Times and the schedule for research skills workshops The Woodruff Library and the Cox Hall Wall Street Journal as a student. specifically for undergraduate students like Computing Center also have computer labs, yourself. computers with specialized software and Aside from materials that can help you with programs, printers, scanners, and various your classes, the Libraries also have popular The Libraries also offer study break events, audiovisual equipment that you can use to reading collections, graphic novels, and a tours, exhibits, talks and lectures, and other complete your projects. collection of DVDs and streaming films. fun programs throughout the year.

EXPLORE OUR SPACES LEARN MORE ABOUT MATERIALS DISCOVER EVENTS

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REFERENCE PAGES CONTENTS

Orientation Week: August 21 - 24, 2021 PAGE 34

Campus Life PAGE 35

LIVING Residence Life and Housing Operations PAGE 36

Emory Dining PAGE 37

AT EMORY Policies and Expectations PAGE 38

Creating a Community of Care PAGE 39 From visiting the Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays or attending an SPC (Student Programming Council) Emory Votes Initiative | Freedom of Speech + Open Expression PAGE 41 event to spending time with new friends in the quad, we encourage all first-year students to immerse Health and Wellness PAGE 42 themselves in Life at Emory. Accessibility Services PAGE 45 We know that your undergraduate experience is more than what happens within the walls of the classroom. The following resources provide a brief overview and preview of what you can expect while living at Emory.

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MOVE-IN INFORMATION PRE-ORIENTATION INFORMATION SHIPPING YOUR BELONGINGS

We anticipate being able to welcome parents Move-in for students participating in Pre- Emory Mail Services will provide delivery of and families to campus for move-in, with Orientation Programs will take place on student belongings to assigned Residence limitations on the number of guests who August 17, 2021. Move-in for all other first-year Halls prior to Move-In. can enter the residential buildings or other students will take place on August 21, 2021. More information is available on the Emory campus facilities. Mail Services website. New students and families will be provided additional details and protocols regarding Move-in and Orientation Week throughout the summer.

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CAMPUS LIFE

Campus Life is comprised of 28 departments that collaborate to cultivate student belonging, community, well-being, and success.

Campus Life cultivates a welcoming and dynamic community committed to developing CAMPUS LIFE DEPARTMENTS skills necessary for lifelong success and Barkley Forum for Debate, Bookstore Career Center positive transformation in the world. We offer Dialogue, and Deliberation a wide-range of programs to help students make meaning of oneself and find connection Civic and Community Counseling and Center for Women with peers to build an extraordinary Engagement Psychological Services experience at Emory. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Dining Health Promotion Campus Life departments collaborate to Transgender (LGBT) Life cultivate student belonging, community, Office of Spiritual and wellbeing, and success. From Move-In to Office of Respect Religious Life Parent and Family Programs Commencement, Campus Life offers a wide- Office of the President

range of programs and services to help you Racial and Cultural Residence Life and Housing Recreation and Wellness get involved, build a diverse and inclusive Engagement (RACE) Operations community, hone your civic engagement and Student Center Operations leadership skills, support your well-being, and Sorority and Fraternity Life Student Conduct and Events develop career goals.

Student Involvement, Student Case Management Student Health Services CAMPUSLIFE.EMORY.EDU Leadership, and Transitions and Intervention Services

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RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING

RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF: EXPLAINED OPERATIONS Here are some of the residential staff and functional areas students will interact with while living on campus

The Offices of Residence Life and Housing Operations provide RESIDENT ADVISOR diverse living-learning campus environments designed to promote Resident Advisors are students employed by the university to RA develop a safe and welcoming community for students in the sustainable, compassionate personal growth and development through residence halls. Resident Advisors serve as liaisons between collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and the community. students and the university and can be a first point of contact when students have questions or concerns as it relates to living on campus or adjusting to college. Living on campus is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in a supportive environment that promotes student development through SOPHOMORE ADVISOR Sophomore Advisors are students who live in the residence an intentional residential learning experience focused on a sense of halls and assist first-year students in adjusting to college life. belonging, faculty engagement, individual and social responsibility, and SA Sophomore Advisors are wonderful mentors to first-year students and can answer questions related to academic and social developing a greater understanding of self and others. adjustment.

Our residence halls are staffed with highly talented and trained COMPLEX DIRECTOR professional and paraprofessional staff who live in the buildings and on Complex Directors are full-time staff members of the university CD who live in the residence halls and supervise student staff each floor and work diligently to build community and support students members. These full-time staff members are a great resource in all aspects of their college lives. and have the education and training to address student needs, concerns related to on-campus living, and the transition to college. phone: 404.727.7631 | email: [email protected] FACILITIES and OPERATIONS Housing Facilities and Operations staff work closely with Residence Life and Emory’s Campus Services staff to promote and maintain the health, safety, and comfort of the residential population.

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EMORY DINING

At Emory, you’ll find a wide variety of dining options MEAL PLAN OPTIONS FOR FIRST-YEARS to suit any taste or dietary need! Your meal plan ADDITIONAL RESOURCES includes unlimited “swipes” at the Dobbs Common All first-year students living on campus Table (DCT), the large dining hall located in the choose from one of the following plans for Need help understanding the difference between Dooley Emory Student Center. Menus change daily and with their entire first academic year: Dollars and Eagle Dollars? all meals, but there are some constants - hot-off-the- grill chicken and burgers, salad bar, comfort food, Emory Dining has published Meal Plan A, $3,525 global, and vegan stations. Halal and Kosher options information specifically Unlimited Meal Swipes, meal designed for first-year are also available. exchanges, $150 Dooley Dollars students. You can find this on Retail dining venues are located around campus A per semester their website. where you can use your reloadable Dooley Dollars. Meal plans feature: Meal Plan K, $3,525 • Unlimited Meal Swipes - Providing access to our Kosher plan providing Kosher residential all-you-care-to-eat facility, the Dobbs lunch Sundays through Fridays phone: Common Table (or DCT). K and Kosher dinner Sundays 404.727.4015

through Thursdays. Students $150 Dooley Dollars - Declining balance funds email: • on this plan may also partake that can be used at various dining locations. [email protected] of non-Kosher offerings with • Meal Exchange - Allows students to use Meal unlimited meal swipes, meal on-campus location: Swipes at some Grab-and-Go locations. exchanges, and $150 Dooley Cox Hall, 3rd Floor Dollars per semester. Room 304

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As a student at Emory, you are held to expectations related to your behavior inside POLICIES AND and outside of the classroom. Below you will find detailed major policies and EXPECTATIONS resources. HONOR CODE STUDENT CONDUCT

For the last century, a student-initiated honor system The Office of Student Conduct is responsible for upholding the integrity and has governed integrity in all academic assignments, purpose of the university through the fair and consistent application of policies while providing a platform for the fair consideration of and procedures to undergraduate student behavior. In this way, the office helps allegations. to ensure that our community respects the dignity of every individual and the right of all persons to reach their highest potential. Students, faculty, and administrators participate in the College Honor Council, which investigates all reports of Education is the foremost goal of the Undergraduate Code of Conduct; it is academic misconduct. Students on the Honor Council not intended primarily as a punitive process or substitute for the law. Instead, play an important role in the resolution of every case, the code supports a safe learning environment that promotes a climate of and Emory College students must vote to approve any mutual respect, fosters open dialogue, encourages learning and understanding, changes to the Honor Code. cultivates individual well-being and development, and nurtures ethical decision- making in the lives of Emory’s undergraduate students.

REVIEW THE EMORY HONOR CODE

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CREATING A COMMUNITY OF CARE OFFICE of RESPECT BIAS SUPPORT SERVICES DOWNLOAD THE The Office of Respect provides 24-hour crisis Emory University strives to provide a welcoming, LIVESAFE APP support and resources for Emory students diverse and inclusive campus as an essential part of a Make sure you impacted by sexual and interpersonal violence. community of academic excellence. We recognize that are safe and stay informed about any This office helps students learn about their incidents of hate or bias can negatively impact members emergencies that options and rights, assists with safety planning, of our community. may take place on academic assistance, provides legal and medical Bias Support Services (BSS) aims to create a more campus. accompaniment, and connects students with inclusive campus environment by ensuring community DOWNLOAD NOW additional resources on and off campus. The office members impacted by bias have an accessible venue also provides prevention education and trainings to report bias incidents and receive support. Emory on topics such as active bystander skills and University encourages any member of the campus trauma-informed care for survivor support. community who witnesses or experiences bias to report the incident.

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CREATING A COMMUNITY OF CARE STUDENT CASE MANAGEMENT AND INTERVENTION SERVICES SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND HARASSMENT: TITLE IX

Student Case Management and Intervention Services (SCMIS) is a resource Title IX is the federal law that requires colleges and for students experiencing barriers to their success. We do this utilizing case universities to address sexual harassment and sexual management best practices to connect students to services and collaborate with misconduct. Emory strives to be a community free partners to foster a caring campus community. of sexual misconduct by promoting respect and responsibility, providing education, and working with The office provides support from everyday assistance to crisis intervention to students, faculty, and staff to cultivate a safe and empower students in their holistic growth and development during their Emory supportive environment for all. experience. Key components of this office include: Case Management, Student Intervention Services (SIS), and the Eagle Food Co-op. The Department of Title IX ensures that Emory maintains an environment that is free of unlawful phone: 404.727.4193 discrimination and harassment. The university takes all complaints and accusations of sexual misconduct seriously. Learn more about the policies and your OMBUDSPERSON rights online.

The Ombudsperson for students serves as a neutral and confidential sounding board to assist students dealing with academic or nonacademic issues.

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EMORY VOTES FREEDOM OF SPEECH + INITIATIVE OPEN EXPRESSION

Your vote is your voice, and Emory takes seriously its Our community is comprised of people with different opinions, experiences, responsibility to help you express it. The Emory Votes and perspectives. At Emory open expression of ideas is valued, promoted, Initiative (EVI) fosters a more engaged campus by and encouraged and Emory is affirmatively committed to the promotion and providing nonpartisan voter information, supporting protection of open expression for all Emory community members. It is the voter turnout, and empowering our community with foundation of a democratic society. credible resources. Engaging in dialogue and debate with community members who share different opinions will be a significant part of your educational experience, As a young adult, you are part of a group that has inside and outside of the classroom. You may also choose to be involved in traditionally been underrepresented in civic life. activism around causes you believe in. There are many resources at Emory to To help you set active engagement habits early in assist you in this journey. life and vote in every election from dogcatcher to president, we encourage all citizens to sign up for the free platform TurboVote. Find Emory’s TurboVote portal and other helpful information on the EVI Our Respect for Open Expression Policy preserves free and open website. expression of thoughts, ideas, beliefs, dissent, and protest through inquiry, speech, and assembly.

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WELL-BEING AT EMORY

Positive and holistic student well-being is multifaceted and contributes to academic and personal success. Students can enhance their personal and community wellness through engagement with a variety of programs and services.

HEALTH INSURANCE IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT Emory University requires all degree-seeking and all international For the health and safety of individual students and the students to either have individual health insurance or purchase Emory community, Emory University requires all stu- the University sponsored plan. In order to meet this requirement, dents to meet the Immunization Requirement prior to you must choose to enroll in the Emory University Student Health the start of Fall Semester classes. Insurance Plan (EUSHIP) or successfully complete the waiver Please carefully review the Immunization Requirements for process on-line, by the specified deadline. If you do not waive the new students! on the Student Health Services website, as well Emory student health insurance, you will be automatically charged as find out how to complete your immunization form. Please and enrolled in the student plan via Student Financial Services. note that this form will have to be verified by your healthcare Read more information about the Emory student health insurance provider! requirement and the Waiver Refund Policy here.

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WELL-BEING AT EMORY

COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (CAPS) STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides Emory University Student Health Services (EUSHS), located at confidential, culturally-sensitive mental health services such 1525 Clifton Road, is the primary outpatient healthcare facility for as brief individual and couples therapy, group therapy, crisis enrolled Emory students. EUSHS professional services are covered intervention, and referrals to specialized or long-term care in the by student fees and tuition and students do not need to utilize the local community. Emory Student Insurance Plan to come to EUSHS. There are fees- for-service for lab tests, medications, and procedures. In addition, CAPS offers stress management and biofeedback classes, a variety of educational workshops and outreach The Student Health team is comprised of many types of healthcare programs, and consultation for faculty, staff, and students. professionals to meet the needs of our student population including: primary care physicians, psychiatrists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, registered dietitians, an alcohol and other drug counselor, and a licensed clinical social

phone: 404.727.7450 worker.

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WELL-BEING AT EMORY

HEALTH PROMOTION RECREATION AND WELLNESS The Office of Health Promotion (OHP) implements initiatives to Emory Recreation and Wellness provides spaces and opportunities create a healthy campus where students embrace health and for students to invest in the sustainable and holistic health wellness as a necessary contributor to their success at Emory and well-being of themselves and their communities through University and beyond. integrated programming and physical activity. Recreation and Wellness offers both recreational and academic opportunities To this end, OHP engages the entire Emory community to reduce including fitness classes, personal and group training, intramural high-risk alcohol use and misuse; reduce drug use, misuse, sports, club sports, outdoor recreation, wellness workshops and and abuse; increase positive and protective sexual behaviors; an academic curriculum (Play4Life). strengthen mental wellbeing; and improve physical health. OHP is committed to building the capacity for students to live well, be Check out these programs and take advantage of access to fitness well and do well. facilities at the Woodruff P.E. Center (WPEC) and the Student Activity and Academic Center (SAAC).

phone: 404.727.1000 email: [email protected]

phone: 404.727.6394 email: [email protected]

LEARN ABOUT WELLNESS COACHING

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ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Will the services and accommodations that were provided to me in high school be The Department of Accessibility Services (DAS) is committed to advancing an accessible automatically be provided to me in college? and “barrier-free” environment for students, faculty, staff, patients, guests and visitors by ensuring that the principles of access, equity, inclusion and learning are realized in and by College-level services for students with disabilities are not a continuation of special the Emory community. education services received in high school. Qualified students, faculty, and staff must register with our office and make a request for The university must provide accommodations services. Confidentiality is honored and maintained. that address your documented disability, thus affording you an equal opportunity to participate Reach out to DAS today. Requests that are received prior to the start of the semester in its programs, courses and activities. However, or term will allow DAS to adequately coordinate services and provide instructors with the university is not required to provide reasonable notice. The Department of Accessibility Services (DAS) website is a great accommodations as they appeared in your high resource to get started with accommodations, and has specific information for incoming school IEP or Section 504 plan. It’s important to students. start the conversation about accommodations with the Department of Accessibility Services as soon as possible.

phone: 404-727-9877 | email: [email protected] More FAQs and information regarding accommodations are available on the DAS Website.

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REFERENCE PAGES CONTENTS

Emory Traditions PAGE 47

Getting Involved PAGE 48

THRIVING Belonging and Community PAGE 49

Spiritual and Religious Life PAGE 50

AT EMORY Veterans’ Resources | Office of PAGE 51 Sustainability Initiatives

Go Eagles! PAGE 52 It is our hope that you embrace life at Emory with open arms, and take advantage of every opportunity to find Exploring Atlanta PAGE 53 your place on campus. Follow Us | There’s an App for That! PAGE 54 The following resources are meant to help you find ways to be involved in the community that are designed to enhance and enrich your experience as an Emory student.

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EMORY TRADITIONS

Dooley’s Week celebrates the university’s LEARN MORE ALMA MATER LEARN MORE MISSION unofficial skeleton mascot and Lord of Misrule, Dooley. You can look forward to entertaining In the heart of Dear Old Emory ... Emory University’s mission is to create, activities, including performances, films, food, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the photo opportunities and more — culminating Where the sun doth shine, service of humanity. with the Dooley’s Ball concert. That is where our hearts are turning MEET DOOLEY ’Round old Emory’s shrine. MOTTO LEARN MORE We will ever sing thy praises, Wonderful Wednesdays pays homage to the Sons and daughters true. Cor Prudentis Possidebit Scientiam fact Emory historically held no classes on Hail we now our Alma Mater, “The Wise Heart Seeks Knowledge” Wednesdays; that’s no longer true, but the Hail the Gold and Blue! day remains special. These days, Wonderful Wednesdays encourage school spirit by inviting Tho’ the years around us gather, SEAL the entire Emory community to gather at Asbury Crowned with love and cheer, Circle on Wednesday afternoons. Wednesdays Still the memory of Old Emory A crossed torch and trumpet representing the light and the dissemination of are truly wonderful at Emory! Grows to us more dear. knowledge, respectively

Since 2008, the Emory Farmers Market has been We will ever sing thy praises, a lively campus community space for local farms Sons and daughters true. and businesses that offer a wide selection of Hail we now our Alma Mater fresh produce, hand-crafted goods, and diverse beverage and lunch options for students, ... Hail the Gold and Blue! faculty, and staff. Students can use Dooley Dollars to purchase Blue Donkey coffee, kettle SCHOOL and CLASS YEAR DESIGNATION corn, tamales, fresh donuts, organic fruits and At Emory, class years are listed with an abbreviation of the school attended. If you earn a degree vegetables, and much more! from more than one school at Emory, the degrees are listed in the order they were obtained with no accompanying punctuation. For example - 03Ox 05C PAGE 47 PREVIOUS NEXT UPDATED ON APRIL 30, 2021

WHERE TO START

GETTING INVOLVED We encourage students to engage as much as possible within the classroom but also beyond. A great way to jumpstart your Emory Campus Life can serve as a resource as you begin developing involvement is by joining one of Emory’s student organizations. your home away from home. Below are several offices within Campus Emory has over 370 unique and individual undergraduate Life that can help as you consider meeting new people, joining a student organizations that address almost any interest you may have. Start slow by joining one or two things as you learn how to balance your organization, or engaging in local and national communities. new, college schedule.

I WANT TO ...... WHERE TO GO LOG IN TO ORGSYNC 1 Student Involvement, OrgSync is an online platform that facilitates campus Join a Student Leadership, and Transitions lead.emory.edu engagement. It allows you to search for student groups, Organization. (SILT) locate events, and connect with specific organizations. You will use your Emory NetID and password to log on. Volunteer and Serve Civic and Community Engage- community.emory.edu the Community. ment

Join debate and serve The Barkley Forum for Debate, EXPLORE OPTIONS TO CONNECT barkleyforum.emory.edu the community. Deliberation, and Dialogue 2 On OrgSync, you’ll be able to search for organizations Join a Greek-letter Office of Sorority and and events by keyword or category. Download OrgSync’s osfl.emory.edu organization. Fraternity Life Corq app to find, register for, and check into events quickly. ABOVE ALL, BE PATIENT... 370+ 118 88 55 ! With all the opportunities, some students find a community Student Special Interest Academic Interest Professional quickly; others take longer. Don’t get discouraged; many Organizations Organizations Organizations Organizations current students will tell you it took time to find the right place for them. We encourage you to utilize the Student Involvement, Leadership, and Transitions (SILT) office for The Marion Luther Brittain Award is presented each year to two graduating students (one undergraduate and one graduate) from any academic division of the University who are additional support to get involved. considered to have performed the most “significant, meritorious, and devoted service to Emory University.” LEARN MORE PAGE 48 PREVIOUS NEXT UPDATED ON APRIL 30, 2021

BELONGING AND COMMUNITY SPACE FOR EVERYONE Belonging and Community Justice prides itself on cultivating Belonging and Community Justice is committed to creating a just and equitable campus meaningful relationships that can where all students thrive. transform our community.

We bolster marginalized students’ During your time here, we are confident you will find a community in which you feel identity development, sense of welcome to express yourself and your identities. Getting involved and finding a sense of belonging, and connection to meaningful Emory communities belonging on campus can be more than just joining a club or student organization. The through the support of several following offices at Emory support and educate the campus community on issues of social identity spaces located in the Alumni Memorial University justice, diversity, and inclusion. Center. These include:

• APID/A Student Space OUR AREAS • Center for Women 1915 Scholars Project belonging.emory.edu/programs • Centro Latinx Center for Women womenscenter.emory.edu • Emory Black Student Union

DACA/Undocumented Students • Office of LGBT Life

First-Generation/Low Income Read about our Identity Spaces Office of LGBT Life lgbt.emory.edu Project!

Office for Racial and Cultural Engagement (RACE) race.emory.edu

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SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS LIFE SACRED SPACES Cannon Chapel • The Sanctuary, 3rd floor • Rustin Chapel, small side The Office of Spiritual and Religious Life (OSRL) is a multifaith resource center that supports religious, spiritual, of chapel connected to ethical, and cultural life, learning, and exploration for everyone at Emory. Sanctuary • Small Prayer Chapel, 1st The OSRL team includes the Dean of Religious Life and Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian and Muslim chaplains, floor Prayer Room with Labyrinth scholars, staff, residents, interns, and affiliates. We support religious and philosophical communities, educate about • • Living Mandala Garden, spiritual and ethical issues in society and the world, provide pastoral care and opportunities to engage in service and outside between Quad and social justice, and promote interfaith engagement. Cannon Chapel

CHAPLAINS AND PASTORAL CARE WEEKLY GATHERINGS (DURING TERM) Glenn Memorial • Buddhist Meditation - Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. The Sanctuary All of the chaplains in OSRL are available for pastoral • • Beloved Community Protestant Worship - Sundays, 11:00 a.m. • Church School Building care, which is a form of confidential care and Little Chapel • Catholic Mass - Sundays, time TBA counseling provided by religious and spiritual leaders • Hindu Aarthi - Fridays, 5:00 p.m. for emotional, existential, or spiritual support. Other Chapels and Prayer • Jewish Shabbat Services - Fridays, time TBA Rooms on campus: • Muslim Jumu’ah Prayer - Fridays, 1:55 p.m. • Muslim Prayer Room, OSRL Office, Alumni Memorial For a complete list of weekly gatherings, please visit our website. University Center (AMUC), COMMUNITIES Suite 125 • Wesley Teaching Chapel, Emory University offers a diverse array of religious, Candler School of Theology SIGNATURE PROGRAMS spiritual, and interfaith communities on campus and in • Hospital Chapel, Emory • Inter-Religious Council University Hospital, 2nd the vibrant city of Atlanta. For more information, please Floor visit our website. • International Coffee Hour • Prayer and Meditation • Journeys of Reconciliation Interfaith Travel Program Room, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Room 125 • Mid-Week Musical Meditations • Prayer Room, Rollins School RELIGIOUSLIFE.EMORY.EDU of Public Health • Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir • WISE Interfaith Pre-Orientation email: [email protected]

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VETERANS’ OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY RESOURCES INITIATIVES

At Emory University, Veterans and their From the copy room to the operating room, from the class room to the residence hall, families are a valued and vital part of Emory’s Office of Sustainability Initiatives (OSI) guides the institution to more deeply our community. engage with economic, social, and environmental systems that provide a healthy, productive, and meaningful life for all community residents. Emory is committed to investing in Veterans as students, caring for Present and future Emory students can apply for OSI’s Sustainability & Social Justice small Veterans in the greater Atlanta grants and internships; take sustainability courses and complete a Minor; and volunteer metropolitan region and beyond, and as a campus Zero Waste Ambassador, in an Educational Garden plot, as a Residence Hall training current and future healthcare Association Sustainability Chair for your hall, in campus service events, and more. providers to provide the very best in specialized care.

phone: 404.727.9916 email: [email protected]

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GO EAGLES! MEN’S TEAMS Baseball Basketball 27 NCAA Championships | 206 UAA Titles | 192 Academic All-Americans Cross Country Emory Athletics boasts 19 varsity sports teams and approximately 400 student-athletes Golf on the Atlanta campus. Emory is a member of the University Athletic Association (UAA), an Soccer NCAA Division III conference, along with , Carnegie Mellon University, Swimming & Diving Case Western Reserve University, the , Washington University, New York Tennis University, and the . Make sure to cheer on your friends and peers in Track & Field the fall and spring. (Indoor & Outdoor) MEET SWOOP WOMEN’S TEAMS Swoop has been the face of the Eagles since Emory began NCAA competition. A bald eagle who inspires thoughts Basketball of American history and Georgia heritage, Swoop has Cross Country stomped the Emory sidelines for decades, appearing at Golf thousands of games, matches, and meets. Soccer

Learn more about your Emory Eagles and check Softball team schedules on the Emory Athletics website. Swimming & Diving EMORYATHLETICS.COM Tennis Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor) Volleyball

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EXPLORING ATLANTA

Atlanta. A-Town. The ATL. Whatever you call it, you can now call it home.

A progressive, global city, Atlanta is the business, technology, entertainment, and health care center of the Southeast. There’s a youthful spirit in Atlanta with so much to do, you’ll find yourself wondering if you’ll have time to do it all before you graduate. Don’t worry, we’ve started your bucket list for you:

1. Attend a festival 5. Get outdoors • Atlanta Beltline 2. Cheer on an Atlanta sports team • Atlanta Botanical Gardens 3. Explore the arts • Freedom Park • Alliance Theater • Grant Park • Atlanta Ballet • Lullwater Park • Atlanta Contemporary • • Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Learn more about Atlanta History • High Museum 6. • • Mint Gallery • • King Center • Westside Beltline COLLEGE COUNCIL CAMPUS SHUTTLE ROUTES • National Center for Civil and • Offering routes around campus EXPERIENCE SHUTTLES and to nearby neighborhoods, 4. Find a favorite restaurant • World of Coca-Cola Free Experience Shuttles to MARTA stations, and shopping exciting locations in and around and entertainment destinations. Atlanta. These shuttles are open We hope you fall in love with our city and everything it has to offer.

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These apps will help you navigate the classroom THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT and campus.

DUO MOBILE OFFICE365 MAIL APP CANVAS ZOOM LIVESAFE APP TRANSLOC RIDER Secure two-factor Send and receive email Emory’s learning For virtual classes, Our campus safety See shuttle routes, identification is required on your desktop and management system, events, and hangouts and emergency alert schedules, and current for most Emory logins. the go. where most course with unlimited access. notification system. wait times. information is shared.

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