About The Area

Getting About Campus

MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) provides multiple routes that service Emory University. Passes can be purchased at the Dobbs University Center.

The Emory Shuttle provides FREE transportation throughout campus and to nearby attractions.

Campus Crossings at Briarcliff is conveniently located close to Emory University, shopping, restaurants and a vibrant night life. Go to the Attractions page for links to very cool and nearby sites.

Spirit of Emory

Traditions at Emory include Dooley, the "Spirit of Emory" and the unofficial mascot of the university. Dooley is a skeleton and is usually dressed in black. The name "Dooley" was given to the unofficial mascot in 1909. Each year in the spring, during Dooley's Week, Dooley roams Emory's campus with a team of bodyguards and lets students out of class with unscheduled appearances in their classrooms. He typically walks slowly with an exaggerated limp. He adopts the first name and middle initial of the University's current president. As such, Dooley's current full name is James W. Dooley. Dooley's Week culminates with Dooley's Ball, a grand celebration that takes place in the center of campus on McDonough Field held in celebration of Dooley and Emory University.