A congratulatory telephone call or letter from a local alum and an opportunity to talk on a personal level about Emory is always welcomed by the students and their parents. This occurs during the month of April for our Regular Decision Admits. Current students, alumni, and enrolling students are all invited. The send-off parties serve as a mini pep rally to get the enrolling students excited about going to Emory. This event is also an opportunity for the first year students to meet one another as well as current students, to coordinate transportation, and to build a future alum base for the local alumni clubs.
Students always enjoy the opportunity to contact an alum from their hometown throughout the year.
However, before and after the presentation, parents and students want to talk informally with the members of the Admission Office to gain further knowledge of the unique opportunities that exist at Emory. However, having alumni present is not only beneficial because of the number of guests, but you can also offer your own perspective and share your Emory Experience. Students and parents enjoy hearing alumni reflect back on their college years, having perhaps gained insight and objectivity. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome new students to Emory before they arrive in the fall. Quite often students meet other classmates, both freshmen and upperclassmen, for the first time at these gatherings.