About Own Oxford

July 9-July 12, 2013

What is Own Oxford?

Own Oxford is a program held for incoming freshmen students in the month of July, just prior to their first semester in August. This three-day, three-night adventure will help students experience the Oxford campus and will help to reveal how they can leave a legacy of their own at Oxford. While staying on campus, students who participate in this program will form lasting bonds with other incoming students, learn more about themselves, and connect with the campus in a distinctive way! Own Oxford  features themes that are central to community life at Oxford: 

  • leadership and community
  • diversity and identity
  • health and wellness 


Leave my legacy? But I'm just a freshman! Is that too soon?

Not at all. Because Oxford is such a small, tight knit community, your presence on campus makes a significant difference. As an incoming student, you are being trusted with the greatest responsibility of all--to help shape the future of the institution. What will that look like for you? 

What will we be doing?

Aside from making new friends and having lots of fun, you'll also have the opportunity to have Dinner with the Dean (at his house!), explore the local community, participate in a service project, and learn more about what it means to be an Oxford College student. You will get to know other incoming students, as well as the amazing sophomore Own Oxford Welcome Leaders (OWLs), that are helping to make this an unforgettable experience for you!

 

How is this program different from New Student Orientation in the fall?

New Student Orientation (which is required for all incoming students) is designed to help you transition to college by learning about resources, services, programs, policies, and academics. Own Oxford is limited to 50 participants and is more focused on your individual experience. The program is centered on three unique themes: leadership and community, diversity and identity, and health and wellness.  

Why should I attend?

Own Oxford is the program for you if you're looking for a more personal preview to Oxford. Plus, when you come back in the fall for Orientation, you will be more familar with the campus and have many familiar faces here to make the transition easier for you!

Students participating in Own Oxford will:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be an Oxford/Emory student
  • Learn about the culture and traditions of the institution
  • Establish new friendships with other incoming students
  • Gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their values
  • Understand the importance of civic engagement as part of the total Oxford experience
  • Gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural, racial, and religious diversity within the freshman class
  • Identify the mission and institutional values of Oxford College