Summer College Program
Emory Summer College is a nonresidential program in which exceptional high school students, who have completed their sophomore or junior year, may enroll in Emory undergraduate courses and earn college credit.
Please note: International students are eligible to enroll in Summer College online courses without a visa; however, an F-1 visa is required for those participating in on-campus classes.
- Learn alongside Emory undergraduates
- Begin an official Emory University college transcript with transferable credits
- Join an online course from anywhere around the world
- Choose from more than 40 courses, including Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Creative Writing, Language sequences, Physics, and Psychology
- Explore Emory's vibrant campus and all it has to offer with access to facilities for in-person classes
Plan Ahead and expectations
Program Length: 6-weeks
Application Prerequisites: Varies; courses specify
Decision Release: Rolling; All applicants are notified of acceptance within 3-5 business days once completed applications are submitted
Enrollment: Ongoing until the course is full or deposit deadline approaches, whichever is first.
Local residence (commuter)
Commuter status is for students who plan to enroll in an in-person class on the Emory Atlanta campus. You are expected to:
- Live or have living arrangements in the metro Atlanta area
Please note: additional information regarding your living arrangements will be required. - Travel to and from campus each day for class
Homework and course materials
Students should plan to spend 15-20 hours/week on a course. Be prepared to:
- Interact with the course through an online class hub during Week Zero (one week prior to the first day of class).
- Purchase textbooks through the Emory Bookstore and have in hand prior to the first day of class. (Price varies.)
College-level Online Course Reminders
joining the online classroom
- Synchronous/live sessions are required Monday - Friday (course schedules vary).
- Students must be available to sign into and virtually attend on time.
- Each course includes asynchronous material that you access on your own time in addition to standard amounts of readings and course assignments.
Technology
Technology needs to consider:
- Windows or Apple Computer
- High speed internet connection (dial up is not sufficient)
- Microphone headset and webcam
- Emory College Online courses utilize the Canvas platform and Zoom Video Conferencing for synchronous (live) sessions.
- Course technology requirements (PDF)
Netiquette
During synchronous class meetings:
- Keep video on whenever possible. If you are having internet issues, please contact your instructor as soon as possible.
- Check browsers and documents before sharing and avoid sharing content that is inappropriate for class.
- Use virtual backgrounds to protect your privacy.
- Dress appropriately, as you would for face-to-face class.
- Use mute function in a large class when you are not talking.
- Wait until the person finishes talking before you start to talk.
When using an online discussion board:
DO:
- Check grammar and spelling before posting
- Credit others by citing your sources
- Use standard fonts optimized for online reading & sizes that are easily readable
- Be concise
DO NOT:
- Use sarcasm, profanity or offensive language
- Write in all caps, as it can be interpreted as yelling
- Use slang or emoticons
- Share private or sensitive information