Application Plans & Deadlines

Early Decision I (Fall only) 

• Early Decision I is a binding program that allows you to learn of your admission decision early in your senior year.
• Students can apply Early Decision to Oxford College, Emory College or both. If you are accepted to both Oxford College and Emory College Early Decision, you have until the deposit date to choose which campus to attend.
•  If you apply Early Decision to both Oxford College and Emory College, and you are admitted Early Decision to one of them, you will need to pay your admission deposit to that division.

Oxford Scholars Program (Fall only)

• If you wish to be considered for academic scholarships at Oxford College, you must apply by the Scholars deadline and select an admission plan of either Early Decision I, Early Decision II or Regular Decision.
• A complete application is all that is required to be considered for the Oxford Scholars Program, and you may nominate yourself for merit scholarships on the Emory University Common Application Supplement(nomination form is not required).

Early Decision II (Fall only) 

• Early Decision II is a binding program that allows you to learn of your admission decision early in your senior year.
• Students can apply Early Decision to Oxford College, Emory College or both. If you are accepted to both Oxford College and Emory College Early Decision, you have until the deposit date to choose which campus to attend.
•  If you apply Early Decision to both Oxford College and Emory College, and you are admitted Early Decision to one of them, you will need to pay your admission deposit to that division.

Regular Decision (Fall & Spring)

• Regular Decision is a traditional application plan that is nonbinding.
• You may apply Regular Decision to Oxford College and to Emory College through the Early Decision I, Early Decision II, or Regular Decision plan.  However, if admitted to Emory College through the Early Decision I or Early Decision II plan, you are required to withdraw your application from Oxford College.

Transfer Applicants (Fall & Spring)

• You may apply for transfer status through the Regular Decision plan, and the same deadline and notification date will apply.
• Your admission may be contingent upon receipt of a final college transcript from the previous institution if coursework is in progress at the time of application. This contingency will be made clear in the acceptance letter, if applicable.
• Transfer students from approved colleges may receive credit at Oxford for previous work, provided their performance is creditable and the work consists of acceptable academic college-level courses.
• To qualify for the associate of arts degree and for continuation at Emory College, transfer students are required to take at least two semesters of residence at Oxford, earning a minimum of thirty-two credit hours and taking a minimum of one physical education course from each of the three physical education areas.

Joint Enrollment (Fall & Spring)

• This admission plan serves students who wish to take courses at Oxford while still enrolled in high school.
• You must have completed your junior year in high school and must follow the same admission procedures as candidates for regular admission.
• Candidates must take the SAT I or ACT prior to the application deadline.

Early Admission (Fall & Spring)

• Academically exceptional students wishing to enter college after completing the eleventh grade may apply for early admission.
• Candidates are expected to complete all requirements for regular admission and meet the same standards of eligibility.
• You must also take the SAT I or ACT prior to the application deadline.
• A personal interview is highly recommended for early admission candidates.