Housing, Transportation, & Schools

Attending Candler gives you the opportunity to experience Atlanta, one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the Southeast. Emory’s campus is located in the historic intown neighborhood of Druid Hills, close to the heart of a major urban center. Get a jump start on your move by browsing the rental listings, identifying your transportation options, and learning about area schools or childcare.

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Housing

Whether you’re looking for a house centered around intentional living and spiritual formation alongside your classmates, a group house within walking distance to campus, a townhome in the suburbs with plenty of space for your family, or a high-rise apartment with all the amenities, there are lots of options for housing in and around Atlanta. Learn more.

 

Schools and Childcare

If you are moving to Atlanta with your family, you may want to learn more about the schools and childcare facilities located nearby. Emory University is committed to connecting parents with the resources they need. For information about local schools, childcare, and other services available for graduate students, please visit the Emory Worklife Resource website.

 

Transportation Options

The Emory Cliff Shuttle system is free for students and offers routes to and from various apartments, hospitals, shopping centers, malls, the Clairmont campus, and many other locations. See if there’s a Cliff Shuttle stop next to your home.

Emory’s Park-and-Ride Shuttles are also a free service to students that pick up and drop off in five different areas of town, including South Dekalb Mall, where you can park your car for free and catch the shuttle to Emory.

Emory University works closely with Georgia Commute Options to offer programs and incentives to help make your commute easier. Visit Emory’s Transportation Service site for information on carpool, vanpool, public transportation, and the Cliff shuttle system.

Also check out Bike Emory for bicycling programs.

If you choose to drive your own car to campus, note that parking on the Emory campus is either designated for visitors or requires a valid permit. Visit Emory’s Parking Services site for information on parking registration, locations, rates, and parking rules and regulations.

MARTA, Atlanta’s public bus and rail service, has stops throughout the city. Check out rates and find a stop near you.