First-Year Housing Requirement

"First-year student" is a term used at Emory to designate a student that is participating in his or her first year of study at the University. Typically, a first-year student has a freshman class standing, but regardless of the number of academic credit hours, students in their first year of study will remain "first-year" students.

The first-year experience as a resident in University housing is unique and exciting. All first-year students are required in live in on-campus University housing which creates communities in our residence halls. Each of Emory’s residence halls offers a different flavor of college life, one that develops according to the needs and personalities of the residents.

Because all first-year students are required to live in the residence halls during their first year at Emory, the University guarantees housing for first-year students. Exceptions may be made if you live in Atlanta with your immediate family.

If you are a first-year student and prefer to live at home, a letter supporting this request must be submitted to the Assistant Director of Residence Life (Emory University, Drawer B, Atlanta, Georgia 30322) from your parent or guardian. Other exceptions may be granted on the basis of special situations with regard to age, marital status, or medical needs. All first-year students' prepayment bills will contain a nonrefundable housing charge unless prior permission has been granted.

For more information on submitting a housing appeal, please click here.