Plans and Deadlines

We have no preference for one application over the other. Select the one that suits your application needs best.

Common Application

Get started on the Common Application.

Early Decision

If Emory University is your first choice school, you can apply under one of two Early Decision (ED) plans. You can apply ED to Emory, Oxford, or both. You can also apply ED to one and Regular Decision to the other.

Both Early Decision plans are binding, meaning that if the university admits you, and if we make the education affordable, you must pay your admission deposit and enroll.

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Regular Decision

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Applying Regular Decision allows you more time to make your college choice and is the traditional, nonbinding application. Applicants can apply to Emory College, Oxford College, or to both schools with one application. The majority of our applicants apply Regular Decision.

Oxford Launch: London

Oxford Launch: London is a selective program for highly motivated first-year students who want to start their Oxford College career with cultural immersion through study abroad. This opportunity will be limited to fifty students to travel to the United Kingdom with Oxford College faculty where they take courses and experience full immersion in the city.

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Additional Programs to Consider

Emory University Scholars Program

The Emory University Scholar Programs provide financial awards, dedicated programming, and distinct opportunities to exceptional incoming first-year students. Students seeking merit-based scholarships at Emory University must apply by the Emory University Scholar programs deadline of November 15 and select their admission plan (see chart above).

QuestBridge

QuestBridge is a national nonprofit program that identifies high-achieving, low-income students nationwide and connects them with the nation’s best colleges and universities. To apply to Emory University through QuestBridge, high school seniors must first apply for the QuestBridge National College Match program.