Oxford and Covington
At Oxford College, students experience the welcoming environment of a small residential campus, with Covington’s creativity and energy just minutes away. It’s a grounded and close-knit college experience, with more happening just beyond Oxford’s campus than you might expect. Living and learning here means experiencing a place that feels both iconic and fresh, as well as distinctly your own.
films and TV shows made in Covington, Oxford, and surrounding areas
miles of trails and paths to walk, run, and ride in Oxford and Newton County
Hollywood of the South
Lights. Camera. This is your scene. Minutes away from the Oxford campus is one of the nation's most active film locations. Covington, Georgia, has been featured in numerous television shows and films. Take a guided tour of Covington and experience its on-screen legacy firsthand. TV series filmed there include Sweet Magnolias, The Vampire Diaries, and The Walking Dead. Movies include Footloose, Remember the Titans, Sweet Home Alabama, My Cousin Vinny, and Selma.
Covington Square
At the center of Covington is its historic square—a walkable downtown filled with locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and bakeries. It’s a place where students go to celebrate birthdays, grab coffee with friends, or explore on a free afternoon. Throughout the year, the square hosts events that bring the community together, including outdoor concerts, seasonal festivals, holiday markets and celebrations, and local arts events.
Oxford Organic Farm: A Classroom in the Field
Just across the street from the college’s main entrance sits Oxford College’s organic farm. Serving as both a working farm and a classroom, students explore sustainability, environmental science, and food systems in this distinctive learning space, and learn to grow, harvest, and distribute its food.
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Many film locations are within walking distance of Oxford College.
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Guided film location tours make Covington a popular destination for fans.
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The Cinelease Studies—Three Ring production facility is also located here.
From Curiosity to Career
Just minutes from campus, Oxford and Covington connect students to major companies shaping global industries. Through internships, partnerships, and experiential learning opportunities, students engage directly with professionals in multiple industries, offering an early view of how classroom knowledge translates into meaningful, real-world impact.
Community-Engaged Learning
Oxford students regularly engage in service. Through community-engaged learning, academic coursework is paired with service in local organizations, encouraging students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. Among the locations where students work are local schools and youth programs, nonprofits, and community organizations across Newton County, where Oxford is located.
