Seney Hall
The iconic Seney Hall offers an diverse array of administrative and academic resources while commanding one of the best views on campus. Seney Hall is primarily dedicated to classroom space, but is also home to academic advising resources through the Advising Support Center, quiet study spots for students, and even the office of the Dean of Oxford College. Whether visiting Seney for an advising appointment or a class, all students are able to witness the rich and historic charms of Oxford’s main academic and administrative building.
Media Gallery
Academic Advising
Coca-Cola University
Barcode the Zebra
⭐ Academic Advising
Located on the first floor, the Advising Support Center provides walk-in or scheduled advising appointments for students throughout the year. Any student can consult an academic advisor for questions about degree requirements, course registration, or choosing a major. The Advising Support Center is active in ensuring students have access to the resources and information they need to thrive. In addition to campus-wide resources, the Advising Support Center also works with students pursuing study-abroad opportunities and aids in facilitating the academic transition to Atlanta.
⭐ Coca-Cola University
Emory University boasts a vibrant history with the Coca-Cola Company, a history with roots in Oxford’s historic campus. On the third floor of Seney, students can enjoy a quiet moment of studying in the Woodruff Room, named after the former Oxford student and later Coca-Cola CEO Robert W. Woodruff. While Woodruff attended school at Oxford, his time was brief—the Woodruff Room houses a signed letter from the then-President Dicky asking Woodruff to leave because of poor academic performance! Regardless, Woodruff embraced Emory University as his alma mater and eventually donated $105 million in Coca-Cola stock to the school in the 1970s. His donation forms the basis of Emory’s now $11 billion endowment.
⭐ Barcode the Zebra
On the third floor, students can find a large stuffed zebra, affectionately named “Barcode” by the student body. The plush animal commemorates a small prank in Oxford’s history: in 2007, students conspired to borrow a live zebra from a local farm and release him on the third floor of Seney. While the actual Barcode is long gone, his legacy lives on in the stuffed substitute.
