Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, synchronous (live) class sessions require your attendance on Canvas during Eastern Standard Time (EST).

These synchronous sessions are not available at alternate times and should be viewed in much the same way that one would schedule for on-campus face-to-face course meeting times.

Refer to Emory College Online for more information.

No, Emory College Online is a structured learning model with lectures, discussions, assignments, and exams.

Unlike Remote Learning, Emory College Online requires time commitments per week, including synchronous (real-time) lectures, asynchronous (any time) coursework, and adhere to attendance policies.

• Current Emory College degree-seeking students do not have to complete an application. You may enroll in courses through OPUS.
• Transient students (non-degree seeking) must complete and submit the online Emory Transient Application, letter of good standing from their home institution, and $75 application fee.

Advisement Required for Enrollment

Oxford College students who plan to enroll in Emory summer school must meet with an Oxford advisor to plan their summer school schedule before they can enroll. Any enrollment must be requested through the Advising Support Center oxadvising@emory.edu.

Spring Oxford Graduates

All Oxford Spring degree candidates planning to take summer school classes at Emory will need to inform the Advising Support Center for your Summer enrollment access to be granted. If you have not applied for graduation, we will not be able to grant you your access to enroll for Summer classes.

Tuition is assessed per credit hour during the summer.

Emory and transient students must enroll for at least six (6) hours to be eligible and considered for financial aid in the summer. 

Emory students enrolled in a Maymester course will be assessed for financial aid eligibility regardless of whether they are enrolled in additional Summer School courses.

• Emory students - a separate financial application for summer is NOT necessary. Once you enroll in summer classes on OPUS, your financial aid is reviewed and considered if you receive aid during the year. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in all the hours they intend to take during the summer, so they can be considered for the maximum aid. Federal work-study or PELL grant is not available during the summer.
• Transient (non-degree seeking) students - a limited number of transient student scholarships are available to help with tuition costs. You can complete the transient student scholarship information with your online application by May 13, 2022.

Maymester: Students may enroll in ONE course offering.

Session 1 and Session 2: Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in no more than two (2) courses in a session (less than 8 credit hours) unless the student receives permission for an overload from their academic advisor.

Please consult an academic advisor or summerprograms@emory.edu if you have questions about the number of courses or credits you would like to enroll during the summer.

Emory students may enroll in a summer school course (on OPUS) beginning February 13, 2024. Classes fill quickly.

If you do not enroll in OPUS, you may contact summerprograms@emory.edu prior to the first day of class:

• Maymester - May 14
• Session 1: May 17
• Session 2 - July 1

Summer tuition and fees must be paid before or by the drop/add deadline to avoid cancellation. Students who enroll in person on May 11, May 17 or June 28 must pay their tuition and fees at that time.

Please refer to the Student Accounts website for deadlines, policy information, and tuition adjustment schedule.