Oglethorpe University

Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is Atlanta's only co-educational small private college, home to 1350 eclectic and engaged students representing 33 states and 31 countries. Renowned for its groundbreaking Core program, Oglethorpe connects theory and practice through the A_LAB (Atlanta Laboratory for Learning), an incubator for students' experiential learning outside the classroom.

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First-year students MAP out next four years

On July 20, Oglethorpe University welcomed incoming students to campus for MAP Day (Making a Petrel), an event for students who have committed to attend Oglethorpe starting in fall 2018. During MAP Days, first-year students meet with their advisors, enroll in fall semester classes, and receive their official Petrel Pass student IDs.

Enrollment - 2018 Jul 24

First-year students MAP out next four years

On June 22, Oglethorpe University welcomed incoming students to campus for MAP Day (Making a Petrel), for students who have committed to attend Oglethorpe. During MAP Days, first-year students meet with their advisors, enroll in fall semester classes, and receive their official Petrel Pass student IDs.

Enrollment - 2018 Jun 26

First-year students MAP out next four years

On June 8, Oglethorpe University welcomed incoming students to campus for MAP Day (Making a Petrel), required and reserved for students who have committed to attend Oglethorpe. During the three MAP Days, first-year students meet with their advisors, enroll in fall semester classes, and receive their official Petrel Pass student IDs.

Enrollment - 2018 Jun 19

First-year students MAP out next four years

On July 21, Oglethorpe welcomed 84 incoming students for the third and final summer orientation, known as a MAP (Making a Petrel) Day. Oglethorpe's mascot is the Stormy Petrel. During MAP Day, these first-year students enrolled in their fall semester classes and received their official Petrel Pass student IDs. Classes start August 21, 2017.

Enrollment - 2017 Aug 21

First-year students MAP out next four years

On July 7, Oglethorpe welcomed 114 incoming students for the second summer orientation, known as a MAP (Making a Petrel) Day. The first-year students enrolled in their fall semester classes and received their official Petrel Pass student IDs.

Enrollment - 2017 Jul 17

First-year students MAP out next four years

On June 9, incoming students attended Oglethorpe's first summer orientation, known as a MAP (Making a Petrel) Day. The first-year students enrolled in their fall semester classes and received their Petrel Pass student I.D.

Enrollment - 2017 Jun 22