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

Incoming freshmen and transfer students can apply by August 24, 2026. The application for all other individuals is currently closed.

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

Please note: Several dates in the application and admissions timeline were updated on June 12. The current admission timeline for New Incoming Emory Students is listed below:
  • Freshmen/New Transfer Student Deadline: August 28, 2026, by 11:59 PM ET (updated)
  • Interview Invitations Sent: August 27, 2026 (updated)
  • Group Interview (In-Person): August 29, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (updated)
  • Admissions Decisions Released: August 30, 2026 (updated)
  • First Day of Class: August 31, 2026 (updated)

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.