Resources for Parents & Families
Academic advisors and administrators in the Office for Undergraduate Education are available to discuss many aspects of your student's academic life at Emory.
Common issues we discuss with parents and families include academic planning, course registration, academic difficulties, academic opportunities, career communities, withdrawals/leaves of absence, and health and wellness issues. We can also direct you to other appropriate campus resources.
Important Legal Information
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires that your student must give us consent before we can release specific personal information to you, including grades. Your student can give or revoke consent by completing the Emory College Letter of Consent.
In the absence of this consent, we will only be able to give general information as it relates to Emory educational policies and resources available to all students.
FERPA Consent Form (to be completed by your student)Guest Access to Student Account
Guest Access is a feature in OPUS (our student record system) that allows your student to grant up to five individuals access to their OPUS student record. The level of access that a guest is granted is directly controlled by your student, and may include their financial aid information, billing, class schedule, and grades. Guest Access may be granted or revoked by your student at any time.
Your student can find information on how to set up guest access on the Office of Information Technology website.
Please note that guest access is independent of the FERPA Letter of Consent Process.
Academic Advising
Your student will be assigned an OUE Academic Advisor. OUE Advisors assist students with course planning, degree progress, and navigating challenges or concerns that may occur, and can provide referrals to appropriate campus partners to aid students in resolving concerns. The OUE advisor assists students throughout their time at Emory College.
When students declare a major in Emory College, they are then, also, assigned a faculty major advisor in their chosen field of study. Faculty major advisors assist students with course selection and degree planning for their major field requirements. They can also provide guidance to students regarding career opportunities and application to graduate or professional schools.
Students must declare at least one major by the end of their second year at Emory. They may declare as early as the spring semester of their first year.
Career Communities
The Pathways Center supports students as they explore their future and career possibilities. Career Communities are the broad industry categories that include many occupations that have similarities of interests and/or skills. Each Career Community has dedicated Career Coaches or advisors that can meet with students starting their first semester.
For students desiring to join the BBA program at Goizueta, Pre-BBA Advising is available. Learn more about BBA eligibility an how to sign up for Pre-BBA advisement here.
Career Coaching
Career and Professional Development offers career coaching for students interested in working in accounting, finance, marketing, consulting, and more.
Exploration
Each Fall, Career and Professional Development hosts the Business Networking Night. This opportunity allows students to network with Emory alumni to learn more about careers in this industry.
Visit the Pathways Center website to learn more.
Career Coaching
Career and Professional Development offers career coaching for students interested in working in Writing, editing, brand management, curation, journalism, choreography, cinematography, copywriting, producing, directing, arts management, performance, public relations, and more.
Exploration
Each Spring, Career and Professional Development hosts the Creative Networking Night. This opportunity allows students to network with Emory alumni to learn more about careers in this industry.
Visit the Pathways Center website to learn more.
Career Coaching
Career and Professional Development offers career coaching for students interested in working in becoming an Environmental Scientist, Environmental Lawyer, Environmental Consultant, Sustainability Architect, Green Building Specialist, Industrial Economist, Forester, Park Ranger, Wildlife Biologist, Environmental Educator, Scientist, Marine Biologist, Ecologist, Geographer, Environmental Administrator, Environmental Health Officer, Conservationist, Climate Change Analyst, Environmental Inspector, etc.
Exploration
Each Spring, Career and Professional Development hosts the Green Networking Night. This opportunity allows students to network with Emory alumni to learn more about careers in this industry.
Visit the Pathways Center website to learn more.
Pre-Health Advising integrates and enhances the undergraduate pre-health experience. We offer programs, academic advising, and resources that will help you self -assess and integrate the research, academic, clinical, service, and study-abroad experiences that you need to successfully apply to healthcare professional schools.
For students desiring to join the BSN program at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, students should start with Pre-Health Advisors in PHA. Learn more aobut BSN eligibility and pre-requisites here.
Career Coaching
Career and Professional Development also offers career coaching for students interested in working in Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, midwifery, nursing, optometry, audiology, psychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and more.
Exploration
Each Fall, Career and Professional Development hosts the Healthcare Networking Night. This opportunity allows students to network with Emory alumni to learn more about careers in this industry.
Visit the Pathways Center website to learn more.
Career Coaching
Pre-Law Advising is located in Career and Professional Development, works with students interested in pursuing legal career pathways and prepares them to be successful in the law school application process. Schedule an advising appointment on Handshake.
Exploration
Visit the Pathways Center website to learn more.
Career Coaching
Career and Professional Development offers career coaching for students interested in working in non-profits, government sector, education, social work and more.
Exploration
Visit the Pathways Center website to learn more.
Career Coaching
Career and Professional Development offers career coaching for students interested in working in judicial affairs, public policy, immigration, legal services, and more.
Exploration
Visit the Pathways Center website to learn more.
For students desiring to complete the Dual Degree program with Georgia Tech, you may meet with a Dual Degree advisor. Learn more about the Engineering program and pre-requisites here.
Career Coaching
Career and Professional Development offers career coaching for students interested in working in data analysis, science, technology, engineering, mathematics and more.
Exploration
Visit the Pathways Center website to learn more.