What are Discovery Seminars?

At Emory, we believe in putting your potential to work. Our liberal arts curriculum and groundbreaking research opportunities combine to give you an education like no other. One of the best examples of Emory’s unique academic experiences is Oxford College’s Discovery Seminars.

All first-year students at our Oxford campus start their educational journey with a Discovery Seminar – a unique course designed to inspire, provoke thought, and push students to reach their potential. These courses are taught by renowned faculty who also serve as their students’ academic advisor during their time at Oxford College.

Discovery Seminars can cover just about anything, from The Biology of Pets to The History & Science of LSD. Furthermore, these courses are capped at 16 students to promote collaboration and community, and often end up being some of students’ favorite courses at Emory.

Hear from five professors about their Discovery Seminars and how they inspire students every day:

Learn more about Discovery Seminars here and reach out to oxadmission@emory.edu with any questions.