Application Plans & Deadlines

Admission Plan
Semester Deadline
Early Decision I Fall November 5 (deadline extended)
Oxford Scholar Program Fall November 15
Early Decision II Fall January 1
Regular Decision Fall / Spring January 15 / November 1
Joint Enrollment Fall / Spring June 15 / November 1
Early Admission (H.S. Juniors) Fall / Spring January 15 / November 1


Early Decision I (Fall only)

Deadline: November 1
Notification: December 15
Deposit Due: January 15
  • 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)

Deadline: November 15
Scholar Notification: Late-January
Scholar Weekend Interview Program (by invitation only): February 2012
Deposit Due: May 1
  • 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)

Deadline: January 1
Notification: February 15
Deposit Due: March 1
  • 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)

 Fall Applicants  Spring Applicants
Deadline: January 15  Deadline: November 1
Notification: April 1       Notification: December 15
Deposit Due: May 1  Deposit Due: January 5 
  • 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.


Joint Enrollment (Fall & Spring)

Fall Applicants  Spring Applicants 
Deadline: June 15  Deadline: November 1 
Notification: Rolling Notification: December 15 
Deposit Due: Within two weeks of acceptance Deposit Due: Varies
  • 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)

Fall Applicants  Spring Applicants 
Deadline: January 15  Deadline: November 1
Notification: April 1 Notification: December 15 
Deposit Due: May 1  Deposit Due: Varies
  • 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.