Self-Guided Campus Tour - Emory University

[Pages:6]Self-Guided Campus Tour

Welcome to Emory University! This tour of the main undergraduate campus will introduce you to both academic and campus life highlights. The entire Atlanta campus is 700 acres and includes three undergraduate colleges, seven graduate and professional schools, numerous research facilities, hospitals, and Lullwater Park, a nature preserve in the heart of campus. Emory attracts talented faculty and students, creating an institution that pushes boundaries in the service of humanity. Students can participate in hands-on research, customize their majors and minors, study abroad, or participate in an internship (or two!). Emory graduates possess broad knowledge and exceptional communication skills, making them in-demand in today's marketplace. They are prepared to move on to graduate school or a career, and ready to make a positive impact in the world.

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Houston Mill Rd.

Centers for Disease Control

Emory Point

School of Nursing

Student Health Services

Rollins School of Public Health

Health Sciences

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Department of Biology

Department of Human Genetics

Health Sciences Library

Clifton Road

Eagle Row

Evans Hall

Few Hall

McDonough Field

Kaldi's Coffee

Raoul Hall

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Freshman

Hamilton Quad

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Turman Hall

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Woodruff P.E. Center

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Semi-Permanent

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AMUC

Dining Hall

School Of Medicine

Eagle Row

Dobbs

Peavine Lot

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Asbury Circle

Alabama Hall

Anthropology Building

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Cox Hall

Dickey Dr. Rollins Building Pitts

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Languages

Woodruff Circle

Emory University Hospital

Emory Winship Cancer Institute

Eagle Row

Psychology and Interdisciplinary

Emerson Atwood Hall

Theology Library Cannon

Chapel

Callaway Memorial Center

Sciences Chemistry

Candler

Center

Old

Library

White Theology

Dowman Dr. Hall Building Quadrangle Bowden

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Harris Hall

Emory Clinic

Clifton Road

Math and Science Center

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Administration Carlos Carlos Museum Woodruff

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Library

Thomas Hall

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Boisfeuillet Jones Center

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Emory Village

School of Law

North Decatur Road

North Decatur Road

Transportation

Emory's free Cliff Shuttles can be tracked with an app, are 100% run on recycled cooking oils, and allow students to travel around campus, to local grocery stores and neighborhoods, Oxford Campus, and various locations around the city. On Saturdays, Emory Experience shuttles allow undergraduates to explore places in Atlanta including Atlantic Station, Centennial Olympic Park, Virginia-Highland, High Museum of Art, Little Five Points, and Atlanta Botanical Gardens.

1 Oxford Road Building (ORB) The ORB is home to the Office of Undergraduate Admission, Barnes & Noble bookstore where students can buy textbooks and Emory apparel, and one of the largest collegiate Starbucks in the U.S.

2 Boisfeuillet Jones Center B. Jones houses the Office of Financial Aid. Emory is need-blind for admitted domestic students, meaning that one's application for admission is considered regardless of financial need. B. Jones also houses the Pre-Health Mentoring Office, Pre-Law Advising, and the Career Center. The Career Center helps students find internships and jobs, create resumes and cover letters, and apply to graduate schools.

Matheson Reading Room

3 The Administration Building This building houses the Office of the President and the Office of Accessibility Services.

4 The Quadrangle On "the Quad," students are often seen studying, laying in hammocks, meeting for classes, or playing Frisbee. Every May, 14,000 chairs are set up for Commencement to celebrate the graduating class.

5 Michael C. Carlos Museum The Carlos Museum is the largest university museum in the Southeast and houses collections of Egyptian, Near Eastern, Classical, ancient American, African, and Asian art, and works from the Renaissance to the present. Many classes utilize current exhibits, which align with their studies.

9 Office of International and Summer Programs (OISP) OISP offers around 120 study abroad programs in over 40 countries. Students can spend a summer, semester, or full academic year abroad, and 50% of Emory seniors have some type of international educational experience by the time they graduate.

10 Woodruff Library Named after Robert W. Woodruff, a past CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, Emory's main library is home to print and electronic resources, classrooms, and study spaces, as well as the Matheson Reading Room, arguably one of the quietest places on campus to study. The room resembles a set from Harry Potter, with low-hanging dim lights and long dark wooden tables.

6 Henry L. Bowden Hall Home to the departments of History and Philosophy, this hall is name for a form chair of the Board of Trustees who led the fight to overturn a Georgia law prohibiting private colleges from integrating by taking away their state tax exemption. When the state supreme court struck down the law in 1962, a better Emory--and a better state--

11 The Stuart A. Rose Library Located on the 10th floor of the Woodruff Library, Rose Library houses Emory's special collections and historical artifacts. Some highlights include original materials from the civil rights movement, papers form Pulitzer and Nobel prize winners, and first edition books. Students can use these as documents for class research and projects.

became possible.

7 Callaway Memorial Center

Emory College Graduates Class of 2017

Callaway provides office and class-

room space for numerous majors and houses the Writing Center, a free resource to all students. Both under-

41%

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graduate and graduate writing tutors support writers of all levels, abilities, and disciplines in any stage of the writing process.

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8 Candler Library Named for Asa Candler, founder of The Coca-Cola Company and one of Emory's earliest benefactors.

36%

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12 Schwartz Center for Performing Arts The Schwartz Center includes a world-class, 825-seat concert hall, a theater lab, a dance studio, a rehearsal hall, and a classroom. Art studies includes music, dance, theater studies, art history, creative writing, film and media studies. Emory hosts over 300 arts events each year.

13 Goizueta Business School At the end of their sophomore year, students can apply to the "B school" after completion of prerequisites. Goizueta's BBA program includes many concentrations including accounting, finance, strategy and management consulting, information systems and operations management, health innovation, arts management, and marketing.

Internships

96% of business students have at least one business internship before graduation.

14 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Students can enroll in a four-year, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program where the first two years are completed at Emory or Oxford College and the second two years are completed at the School of Nursing. Another option is the Accelerated BSN Program where students earn a bachelor's degree from Emory College, and then a 15-month accelerated program to earn a BSN. Emory nursing students provide more than 25,000 hours of care in underserved communities around the world.

15 Emory University Hospital Located in the middle of campus, Emory Hospital allows students to explore academic interests outside the classroom through volunteer, research, and shadowing opportunities. Emory students also have easy access to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Veterans Affairs Hospital, Winship Cancer Institute, and Yerkes National Primate Research Center, all located within a mile of this campus.

students, scholars, and employees. The center advocates for gender equity and examines gender issues, working toward ethical solutions.

17 Cox Hall Bridge Here, every Tuesday from 11am?3pm, Emory's Farmer's Market features fresh local produce, organic and sustainably produced meat, bread, cheese, coffee, honey, and other artisan products.

18 Alumni Memorial University Center (AMUC) The AMUC houses several meeting rooms, the Harland Cinema, the Mary Gray Munroe Theater and many student organization offices including Volunteer Emory, Outdoor Emory, the Emory Wheel newspaper, and WMRE, Emory's student-run radio station.

More offices for student organizations include:

? Office of International Student Life (OISL): Helps international students in their transition, connection, and success at Emory. The office connects students to meaningful campus life opportunities and provides programming.

? Office of Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Life: Engages the community in the creation of a safe and affirming campus while supporting the development of all gender and sexual identities. Safe Space training helps increase campus awareness, and students lead weekly discussion groups and advise LGBT and ally students organizations.

? The Office for Racial and Cultural Engagement (RACE): Offers a variety of programming and events such as discussion groups, dialoguedinners, art exhibits, and an annual summit on race. The office is driven by an enduring commitment to building inclusive and racially just communities.

16 Cox Hall Cox Hall is home to several important offices, student resource centers, as well as the campus food court.

? 1st Floor: The Cox Hall food court offers everything from tacos to sushi, sandwiches to salads, and fair-trade coffee to smoothies.

? 2nd Floor: The Cox Computing Center provides computer workstations, scanners, and software for image editing and video production. Gaming consoles such as PS4, Xbox, and the Wii are available for student use. Student Tech Lab offers cutting-edge technology such as virtual reality and 3D printers. Eagleprint printers allow students to send files and print from their computers anywhere on campus.

? 3rd Floor: The Center for Women helps provide the best possible environment for women as

Undergraduate Research

56% of Emory students participate in research. Emory's Undergraduate Research Program (URP) and Research Partners Program (RPP) promote research projects through grants, faculty-student research partnerships, research stipends, and conference travel awards during the school year and summers. Research at Emory is open to students in all disciplines and stresses hands-on, applied, and experiential learning.

building includes study lounges, kitchens, and laundry rooms. Emory has themed housing also known as living and learning communities. Some themes include Living Green, Global Cultures, Health and Happiness, and Social Innovation.

Athletics at Emory

80% of Emory students participate in varsity, club, or intramural sports. Emory fields 18 intercollegiate athletic teams and competes in the NCAA Division III University Athletic Association.

? Centro Latino: Centro Latino is a space open to all Emory students dedicated to the support of Latinx communities on campus.

? Emory Black Student Union (EBSU): EBSU is open to all Emory students and is committed to ensuring inclusive, equitable, and just environments. This space offers educational and social programming, knowledge sharing, and celebrates the vibrancy of Emory's black communities.

22 McDonough Field This space is used for recreational use and campus-wide events, including Relay for Life, the Taste of Emory, and intramural practices. Large campus concerts during Homecoming and Dooley's Week are also held here. Recent performers include J. Cole, B.o.B., Wiz Khalifia, Kendrick Lamar, One Republic, and the Chainsmokers.

23 Eagle Row Home to many of Emory's Greek organizations, including 8 Emory Panhellenic Council Groups, 12 Interfraternity Council Groups, 8 National Pan-Hellenic Council Groups, and 6 Multicultural Greek Council Groups. Approximately 30% of Emory students participate in Greek Life. Recruitment is deferred until the second semester of a student's first year, giving students time to get acclimated to college and campus life before deciding if they wish to become involved in Greek Life.

19 Campus Life Center The Campus Life Center (CLC) is a major construction project expected for completion in summer 2019. Plans include a ballroom space accommodating 1,600 people, lounge spaces, large-event spaces, and meeting rooms, and the new dining hall.

Offices slated to move into the new CLC include Student Involvement, Leadership, and Transitions, Belonging and Community Justice, Civic and Community Engagement, Social Justice Education, Sorority and Fraternity Life, University Center, and Student Government Finance.

20 Semi-Permanent Dining Hall Affectionately called the DUCling (pronounced "duck-ling"), it's the temporary dining facility while the CLC is under construction. It offers all-you-can eat dining, is open seven days a week, and has a diverse menu that includes vegan, vegetarian, kosher, and avoiding gluten options.

21 Residence Halls Resident Advisors and Sophomore Advisors staff each building to help foster a close-knit community, help first-year students acclimate to campus life, and provide support during this transitional year. Each

Volunteerism

83% of our students volunteer in Atlanta and beyond.

24 Woodruff P.E. Center The WoodPEC (pronounced "wood peck") includes basketball, tennis, and racquetball courts, three dance studios, a cardio theater, an indoor track, rock-climbing walls, an Olympic-size swimming pool, weight machines, and free weights. A soccer field, additional track, and tennis courts are located outside.

Play 4 Life provides physical fitness and wellness courses including leagues and events like flag football, basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, International Festival and World Cup Tournament and much more.

Group fitness classes for students include yoga, zumba, cycling, tae kwon do, hip hop fuego, barre, Bollywood dance, and High Intensity Interval Training.

Medical School Admit Rates Classes 2013?2017

? 62% admit rate for Emory graduates who engage with PreHealth Mentoring Office

? 55% admit rate for all Emory graduates

(Admit rate nationally is 43%)

25 Asbury Circle Every Wednesday, the Emory community gathers in Asbury Circle for Wonderful Wednesdays where a variety of our 550+ student organizations set up tables around the circle's perimeter for events, games, and food.

26 Cannon Chapel Cannon Chapel holds weekly interdenominational services, and contains worship, meeting, and classroom space for the more than 30 student religious groups on campus.

27 White Hall White Hall is home to Emory's auditorium-style lecture halls. Classes range from a one-on-one independent study to a lecture course with 100 students, but the median number of students in an Emory class is 18. Large lecture classes usually divide into smaller discussion groups and labs.

28 Atwood Chemistry Center Atwood is designed to revolutionize the way Emory and the world view the sciences by blurring the lines between class time and hands-on laboratory experience. Laboratories with glass windows make science more transparent and inclusive. The "Science Commons" atrium in the building is intended for students of all majors to study in a social and collaborative environment.

29 Psychology and Interdisciplinary Sciences Building The Psychology department houses a Child Studies Center, a neuroimaging center, and various research laboratories.

30 Mathematics and Science Center (MSC) MSC houses the departments of computer science, environmental sciences, mathematics, and physics and contains a planetarium, a telescope, office space, classrooms, laboratories, and a library.

31 Health Sciences Quad Across the bridge over Eagle Row, known as the "biology bridge," is the Health Sciences Quad. The buildings in this area are home to classes and labs for biology, human health, and public health. This quad includes two of Emory University's schools, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and Rollins School of Public Health, as well as research buildings, a library, and classrooms.

32 Lullwater Park This 154-acre preserve is right on campus and is a pedestrian-only area. It includes beautiful Candler Lake, a 210foot suspension bridge, acres of green space, and miles of walking and jogging trails. Students use the park for relaxing and exercising.

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