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Ready to join a dynamic community that’s driven by discovery, collaboration, and innovation? Here’s how to start your education at Emory University. 

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First-Year Students

First-year students can choose between two starting points: Emory College on our Atlanta campus, and Oxford College, 38 miles east of Atlanta. You can apply to either or both through the Common App or QuestBridge application.

Common App First-Year Admission Information
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Transfer Students

We welcome about 100 transfer students to Emory each year. If you’re interested in our nursing program, you’ll apply directly to the School of Nursing. Otherwise, you can use the Common App.

Common App Nursing Applications Transfer Student Admission
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International Students

International students must meet all admission criteria as other students, demonstrate English proficiency, and provide financial documentation.

International Student Admission

Graduate and Professional Students

Each of our renowned graduate and professional schools offers a unique selection of degrees and programs—and, with that, the application process varies from school to school.

School of Medicine

Admission requirements and application processes vary for each School of Medicine program: 

School of Medicine Admission  AMCAS Application Service 

Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

The graduate nursing programs at Emory University each have their own admission requirements, application process, and deadlines. View each specific program page to learn more. 

Nursing School Admission  Nursing Application and Deadlines

Candler School of Theology

Candler School of Theology offers a variety of master’s, doctoral, and nondegree programs. Each has its own admission requirements and application deadlines.

Admission Overview  Application Requirements  Application Deadlines and Link  

School of Law

Each Emory Law program has its own admission criteria and application process: 

Emory Law Admission at a Glance 

Get a broad overview of Emory Law admission. 

Emory Law Admission

Goizueta Business School

Each Goizueta graduate program has its own requirements, process, and specific application: 

Goizueta Admission at a Glance 

Get a broad overview of the Goizueta graduate admission process. 

Goizueta Graduate Admission

James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies

The Laney Graduate School offers more than 40 master’s and doctoral programs, each with their own admission requirements and application process. 

View Details by Program 

Rollins School of Public Health

The School of Public Health offers more than 30 master’s and doctoral programs, each with specific admission requirements and application processes. 

If you’re interested in a PhD program in public health, you’ll apply through the Laney Graduate School. Otherwise, you’ll apply through the centralized application service for schools of public health (SOPHAS).

Admission Overview  Centralized Application (SOPHAS)

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Continuing Education Students

Upskill. Reskill. Learn for the fun of it. Whether you’re looking to advance your career or enrich your life, Emory’s flexible continuing education options may appeal to you. 

Courses and Certificates About Continuing Education