Admissions and Applications

Combined EMT/AEMT Course (2026-2027)

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Applications for incoming first year and transfer students are still open for the Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Combined EMT/AEMT Course. See below for details.

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  • Letters of Recommendation (Optional): Applicants may choose to include one (1) Letter of Recommendation with their application. Letters should be submitted directly by the recommender. Submissions should be saved as a PDF and written on official letterhead, including the date, address, and signature.
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Important Dates

The general application for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Combined EMT/AEMT Course is closed. Incoming freshman and transfer students can apply until August 28, 2026.

  • General Application Deadline: March 31, 2026, by 11:59 PM ET
  • Interviews (in-person): April 18, 2026 (mandatory, if invited)
  • Admissions Decisions Released: May 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET
  • First Day of Class: September 7, 2026

  • Freshmen/New Transfer Student Deadline: August 28, 2026, by 11:59 PM ET
  • Interviews (in-person): September 5, 2026 (mandatory, if invited)
  • Admissions Decisions Released: September 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET
  • First Day of Class: September 7, 2026

Eligibility

  • The Emory University EMS Education Program is currently only open to Emory University undergraduate students who will be enrolled in their freshmen, sophomore, or junior year. (Undergraduate seniors, graduate students, alumni, faculty/staff, and Emory Healthcare employees are only eligible to apply upon invitation.)
  • Must be at least 18 years old upon applying for certification and licensure (post-graduation) 
  • High School Graduate (or GED)
  • Admitted students must demonstrate compliance with Emory’s Immunization Requirements for Health Science students.
  • Admitted students must pass a criminal background check.
  • Admitted students must pass a drug screen.

Emory EMS Volunteer Requirement

Since Emory University heavily subsidizes program tuition, all graduates of the Combined EMT/AEMT Course are required to volunteer for Emory EMS for at least two (2) semesters post-graduation of the EMS Education Program.