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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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General Crossroads Information:

When is Crossroads?
Crossroads 1: Wednesday August 18 - Saturday August 21, 2010. (Students will be back on campus for all Freshmen Orientation activities.)
Crossroads 2 (X2): October 8-10, 2010 (during fall break).

Who can attend Crossroads?
All first-year students of Emory’s Class of 2014 of different races, religions, sexual identities, and genders. (Caucasians, African Americans, Asians, Latin Americans, Native Americans, EVERYONE!)

When do I apply?
Registration for Crossroads 1 and Crossroads 2 took place during the summer of 2010 and is now closed.

When is the application due?
All applications, including the $25 registration fee, were due by Friday, July 2.

How much is the retreat?
The registration fee is $25. If you are not accepted, this fee will be refunded.

Do I need to bring money to the retreat?
No. The registration fee takes care of food expenses, living, etc.

The application asks for my room number and residence hall, but I don’t have it yet. What should I do?
As of June 20th, room assignments have not come out yet. If you don’t know, leave it blank and apply anyway. You can send it in or email us when that information becomes available to you.

I sent in all of my application materials. How do I know that they were received?
We will email you when we receive all of your application materials. If you are missing any information, or if we have only received one part of your application (either the form or fee), we will notify you asking for that missing information.

When do I find out if I’m accepted?
Crossroads 1 acceptances went out on the week of July 11th. Crossroads 2 acceptances went out on the week of July 18th.

Where will the retreat be held?
The retreat will be held at the Global Retreat Center in Chatsworth, GA. Click here to visit their website.

What should I bring to the retreat?

  • Casual, athletic, or old clothes
  • Bathing Suit
  • Old tennis/athletic shoes
  • Hygiene essentials (toothbrush, shampoo, etc.)
  • Bug spray
  • Sunscreen
  • Umbrella
  • Duffel bag or small suitcase to hold your belongings
  • Pillow & Sheets, or a Sleeping Bag
  • Alarm Clock*
  • Flashlight*

(* = optional items)

What should I NOT bring to the retreat?
Bring electronic devices at own risk, however, none will be necessary. You may also bring your cell phone and use it depending on service available.

Who will be at the retreat?
Other incoming first-year students, interns that have previously gone on the retreat, and 1-2 faculty members.

What is the difference between Crossroads and other Emory programs?
Crossroads focuses on team building and community building activities to help students make a smooth transition into Emory life as a first-year student, while preparing you for the academic, social, and extracurricular experiences that you will encounter during college. Crossroads retreats are held two times during a student’s first year, and a person may attend as a participant only once during that year.

What will I be doing on the retreat?
Various activities that help promote leadership, build confidence, enhance awareness of others’ uniqueness, make new friends, and become a part of a community at Emory University. Be open minded, positive, and flexible. You’ll only have one chance to have this experience so make the best of it!

Where do we put our stuff and how will move-in work before and after the Crossroads 1 retreat?
Crossroads 1 participants will have the option to store their belongings in PODS on campus during the retreat. The Crossroads 1 retreat begins on Wednesday, August 18th and your belongings will be stored safely in one of our PODS. We will return to campus in the morning of Saturday, August 21, in which you will be able to retrieve your belongings in time to move-in and attend orientation events. You will not miss any first-year orientation events.

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International Students:

I am an international student. Can I still attend Crossroads?
International students cannot attend Crossroads 1 (X1) because Emory’s international student orientation is on Wednesday, August 18th. However, you can still attend Crossroads 2 (X2) which happens October 8-10 during Fall Break!

I live outside of the U.S. As a result, my mailed application could take 2 weeks or more to get to Emory. How will this affect my chances of going on the retreat?
If you live outside of the U.S., please send all your application materials and the $25 registration fee to the address listed on the application as soon as possible. As long as it is postmarked prior to the deadline, your application will be considered according to the postmark date. (Please note: This only applies to international students.)

It is highly important that you send in all of your application as soon as possible. Do not wait until the application deadline of July 2nd to mail in your materials, as it may not be received to our office before acceptances go out mid-July. Also, remember that no application will be considered until the $25 registration fee is received.

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Parents:

I am a parent bringing my child to campus for Crossroads 1. Will there be an event for parents before the retreat begins?
On Wednesday, August 18th, the first day of Crossroads, we will have interns around the campus to help direct you to the correct places for parking and storage of your child’s belongings. We will hold a brief parent orientation and campus tour for those parents who accompany their child. After this, you will have a chance to see him or her before the students leave for the retreat. Once they depart, you are free to leave, as they will not return to campus until Saturday, August 21st.

For parents who plan on staying after their children depart for the retreat, see the following two questions.

I am a parent of a child who will attend Crossroads 1 and I plan to attend Emory’s official First-Year Student Orientation.
First-Year Student Orientation and move-in day begins Saturday, August 21st, 2010. All Crossroads 1 participants will be back on campus that morning in time for move-in. Then, you will be able to meet your child on campus and assist them with moving in, attend orientation events, etc.

In addition to attending Emory’s official First-Year Student Orientation with my child, I would also like to stay in Atlanta while he/she is on the retreat. Where can I stay?
The Vistor Info page is for you. It lists restaurants, directions, landmarks, shopping and touring areas in Atlanta. For hotels and accommodations, please visit Emory’s visiting website here.

My child will be flying to Atlanta for Crossroads 1. Will transportation to the airport be provided by Crossroads?
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide transportation from the airport to Emory. However, getting to campus is very simple. For directions to Emory from the airport, as well as information on hotel accommodations and things to do while you are in Atlanta, visit our Visitor Info page.

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Last Updated: 6/15/2010

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