Emory University
Finalists who rank Emory
If you are a Finalist who ranked Emory, your National College Match application will be sent to Emory, and you will need to submit the following requirements to the school by November 1. If you have questions after reviewing the information below, please reach out to the school directly.
All Finalists that rank Emory University will be given the opportunity to choose if they want to start at Emory College (Atlanta campus) or Oxford College (Oxford campus).
Requirements
Emory University Application Status Portal Activation
QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to college partners on October 16, and Emory University may need a couple of days to import them into their system. Once processed, Emory University will then email you instructions to log in and activate your applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit.
All transcripts must be submitted directly to Emory Office of Admission by your high school guidance counselor or a high school administrator. They may email your official transcripts to [email protected] or upload via Slate.org.
Emory University is test optional, meaning students can apply without submitting their SAT or ACT score(s) in the 2024-2025 academic year. Learn more about Emory’s test-optional policy. Students who rank Emory University can indicate which, if any, scores they would like considered in Emory’s review of their application.
For students who would like to submit test scores, Emory considers scores as an indication of academic preparation, and they will be reviewed. Emory accepts self-reported test scores. Students can send their scores to [email protected] or upload them to their Emory applicant portal after applying.
If self-reported scores are included in a student’s application, official scores will be required if that student is admitted and chooses to enroll, typically in the summer before enrolling.
SAT II Subject exams are not required, but students are welcome to submit them with their application. Self-reported scores are accepted.
For further details visit Emory's exam policies.
2025-2026 CSS Profile
CSS code: 5187
Available Oct. 1
Please select “Early Decision 1” as your admission application type. This does not mean you are applying Early Decision 1, but it allows the Office of Financial Aid to process your financial aid paperwork quickly and in time for the Match.
If your parents are divorced or separated:
- Each parent will need to complete their own CSS Profile application. Your parents should not share their CollegeBoard log-in credentials with each other so as to keep their financial information private.
- If you do not have any contact with your non-custodial parent, then you may submit a request to waive the requirement of their financial information. Please download the Non-Custodial Parent Waiver Petition and submit it to IDOC (see below).
Once you complete the CSS Profile, you will be given instructions on how to submit your parents’ federal tax returns through the CollegeBoard IDOC service. Please include all schedules, attachments, W-2 forms and other earnings and/or year-end benefit statements. Please include personal and business returns if applicable.
Your non-custodial parent must also submit copies of their 2023 federal tax return with all schedules, attachments, W-2 forms and other earnings and/or year-end benefit statements.
Do not submit directly to Emory as they will not be accepted or posted.
2025-2026 FAFSA
FAFSA code: 001564
Submit as soon as available
The FAFSA will open this fall. Please complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available and submit it directly to Emory.
U.S. Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens.
Find details on the Financial Aid Office website
Finalists who do not match who elect to forward their QuestBridge application to Emory in December are automatically considered under the Regular Decision admission plan. They are considered for competitive merit awards, all need-based financial aid awards offered by Emory University, and will learn of their admission decision by April 1. Students do not need to submit any additional documents but should continue to monitor their Emory applicant portal. Admission plan changes to Early Decision II can be made through the Application Change Form by the January 1 deadline.
All applicants, except Match Finalists who ranked Emory, who would like to be considered for the Emory University Scholar Programs must submit the Common Application by November 15. Only one application is needed; therefore, they do not need to also forward their QuestBridge application to Emory in December.
Finalists who rank Emory but did not match will be considered for admission to both first-year classes of Emory University - Emory College of Arts and Sciences (in Atlanta) and Oxford College (in Oxford, GA, 38 miles east of the city) through Regular Decision.
Please submit an updated transcript and any relevant updates.
If you no longer wish to be considered for either Emory College of Arts and Sciences or Oxford College, you must contact the Admissions Office to withdraw your application (see Contact Information below).
Regular Decision Requirements:
Step 1: Select Emory University on the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form on your Application Management page between November 4 - December 9. Only check the box if you fully intend to submit a complete application to Emory University (including all of the materials detailed in the table below).
Step 2: Activate your Emory University Applicant Portal. QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Emory University on December 12 and Emory University may need a couple days to import them into their system. Use the Emory University applicant portal, sent to you via email, to track the status of your materials you submit to Emory University.
Step 3: Submit all additional required application and financial materials by the applicable deadlines directly to Emory University as detailed in the table below.
Finalists who ranked Emory and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)
Finalists who did not rank Emory
Common Application with Emory Writing Supplement, and all supporting documents
Emory prefers that students use their QuestBridge application. If applying with the QuestBridge application, no additional Emory short answer questions need to be submitted.
Emory prefers that students use their QuestBridge application. If applying with the QuestBridge application, no additional Emory short answer questions need to be submitted.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, Emory is test optional. If test scores are submitted with the application, they will be considered and reviewed.
Review Emory's test policy.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, Emory is test optional. If test scores are submitted with the application, they will be considered and reviewed.
Review Emory's test policy.
Finalists who ranked Emory and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)
Finalists who did not rank Emory