Sentence:  Insofar as its own governing documents are concerned , Emory University could now consider applications from prospective students , and others seeking applications from prospective students , and others seeking the opportunity to <WSD>study</WSD> or work at the university , irrespective of race , color or creed . 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning