Navigating Emory University: A Comprehensive Campus Guide
Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, offers a rich academic environment and a vibrant campus life. This guide aims to provide prospective students, visitors, and current members of the Emory community with essential information for navigating the university's grounds and accessing its resources.
Getting to Emory's Main Campus
Whether you are arriving by car, public transportation, or air, here's how to reach Emory's main campus:
Driving Directions
From Interstate 85 North: Take exit 248-C, the Freedom Parkway exit. Cross Boulevard and continue on Freedom Parkway. Veer left at the split and continue until it ends at Ponce de Leon Avenue, then turn right. From Ponce, turn left onto Briarcliff Road. Go approximately 2 miles to North Decatur Road. Turn right and follow North Decatur Road past Emory's main campus to the intersection at Clairmont Road. Take a left at the light on Clairmont Road.
From Interstate 85 South: Take exit 60-B, the Moreland Avenue North exit. Turn right on Moreland and follow it approximately 3 miles. Moreland will change to Briarcliff Road once it crosses Ponce de Leon Avenue. Continue straight on Briarcliff approximately 2 miles to North Decatur Road. Turn right and follow North Decatur Road past Emory's main campus to the intersection at Clairmont Road. Take a left at the light on Clairmont Road.
From Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
By Car: The airport is located approximately 25 minutes from the Emory University campus. Visitors driving from the airport should take I-85 North and follow the directions above.
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By Public Transportation (MARTA): Take any train northbound to the Lindbergh MARTA station, and then transfer to the #6-Emory bus to the Emory campus. Ask the bus driver to let you off in Emory Village. From this stop, walk up the hill into the campus to the first building on the left, the B.
By Taxi/Ride-Sharing Service: A cab ride from the airport to campus will cost approximately $30 to $40 and will take approximately 25 minutes with normal traffic.
Getting to Emory's Clairmont Campus
Driving Directions
- From Clairmont Road: Take exit 91, the Clairmont Road exit. Turn left (east) on Clairmont Road and follow it approximately 3 miles. Coming from Decatur, campus is about a mile past the intersection of Clairmont Road and North Decatur Road. Take a left at the light on Clairmont Road.
Public Transportation
Atlanta's mass transit system is MARTA (Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority). MARTA operates a coordinated system of bus and train lines for access to all of Atlanta. Clairmont Campus is most easily accessed from the Decatur and Chamblee rail stations on the #19-Clairmont bus. The bus stop is at the entrance of Clairmont Campus (at Starvine Road.)
Campus Navigation Tools
Emory University utilizes GIS (geographical information systems) to accurately map the campus. The buildings, roads, shuttle stop locations and other map features all have been drawn to scale and represented accurately. This provides the viewer with a better understanding of distances and more effective way finding.
Visiting Emory University
Emory University offers various visit options for prospective students and their families to experience the campus and community.
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Campus Visit Options
Guided Walking Tours: Join a guided walking tour to explore the campus and learn about its history and academic offerings.
Live Information Sessions: Participate in live information sessions with admission staff to get detailed information about the application process and academic programs.
Student Conversations: Connect with current students to hear about their experiences at Emory and get insights into campus life.
Group Visits: Emory welcomes groups of high-school-aged students and their families through this unique visit option.
Self-Guided Tours: Register for a self-guided tour and explore the campus at your own pace, ideal for visits outside of office hours or when scheduled events are unavailable.
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Virtual Tours: Take a virtual tour of Emory's campuses from the comfort of your home.
Emory In Your Area: Emory University admission representatives travel extensively throughout the country and the world, connecting with prospective students and families about the Emory undergraduate experience. Click on your region to see if we are planning an Engage with Emory presentation or Consortium Travel event and register online. Online reservations are required.
Chat with a Current Student: More than 100 student volunteers are working and ready to connect with you! Explore their majors and hometowns to connect with them through our secure virtual platform.
Emory University and Demonstrated Interest
While we look forward to connecting with you, this is a friendly reminder that Emory University does not consider demonstrated interest in its application review process.
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