Emory's Atlanta campus houses first-year students in traditional residence halls such as Dobbs, Alabama, Raoul and Hamilton Holmes, mostly in double rooms and randomly assigned by building. Many first-year halls share community bathrooms, while some offer suite-style rooms, and students can state room type and floor type preferences.
Enrollment
7,185
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,443
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 22, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
10%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
First-year students who are not in a pre-orientation program move into Atlanta campus housing on Saturday, Aug. 22, with other undergraduates following on Sunday, Aug. 23. Pre-orientation participants arrive Aug. 17-18. First-year housing is assigned randomly by building.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Alabama Hall
· Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Hopkins Hall
· Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Smith Hall
· Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Thomas Hall
· Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Dobbs Hall
· Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Eagle Hall
· Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Hamilton Holmes Hall
· Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Harris Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Raoul Hall
· Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Turman Hall
· Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Emory University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
First-Year Orientation Week
Orientation is recommended for all new students.
August 22 - August 26, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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