Information for Incoming First-Year Students

As a new student at Emory, you probably have several questions about the residence halls, how to sign-up for housing, what to bring, when to move in, and MORE! Below you should find answers to some common questions and concerns. In addition, the links to the left will guide you to other information you may find useful. If you have further questions contact housinghelp@learnlink.emory.edu or call 404.727.7631.

We are excited to bring First Year at Emory to all incoming first-year students! This year, we have two exciting themes for our newest residential halls - Citizenship: Your Passport to Emory and Living Green: Sustainability in the 21st Century. These themed communities will give you the opportunity to explore each of these topics through focused programming and interaction with fellow students with similar interests. To learn more about this program, visit our Living-Learning Communities website, or simply click here to apply today!

How to Apply for Housing
Incoming first-year students can apply for housing through our online housing selection process. Read about the residence halls on our webpages, then find a roommate, and select a room via our online system.

» Go to Housing Selection Website

» Apply for Housing Online

Choosing Your Residence Hall
As a first-year student, you do not have the option to choose a specific building as we make assignments with the goal to create a well-rounded and diverse community of students. You do however, have the option to let us know your preference for the type of hall and floor you are assigned to; we will honor these preferences as we are able. Regardless of which residence hall you are assigned, your first year at Emory is sure to be a memorable one.

» Housing Options Available to First-Year Students

Reservation Fee
Upon acceptance of admission to the University, all incoming first-year students must submit the $450 Joint Admission/Housing deposit. Two hundred dollars of the $450 Joint Admission/Housing/Orientation fee will be used as your housing reservation fee. Although you can complete your housing application before sending in this deposit, a housing assignment will not be made until the fee is paid. This reservation fee will be forfeited if you do not attend Emory and fail to notify us by the July 30th deadline.

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