Elon University Admissions Diversity and Global Engagement Brochure 2015-16

A university committed to diversity and global engagement

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A diverse learning environment promotes critical thinking and prepares you for life in an interconnected world.

Elon students celebrate Holi, a Hindu festival marking the beginning of spring, which is one of many multicultural events celebrated throughout the year.

Elon’s 200+ campus organizations offer ideal opportunities to engage in fun activities and learn more about different cultures, faiths, perspectives and ways of life.

View the full list of activities: elon.edu/activities Cultural Awareness

Arabic Language Club Asian Studies Club Black Cultural Society DEEP (Diversity Emerging Education Program) Elon African Society EFFECT (Elon Feminists for Equality, Change and Transformation) Elon International Society French Club Italian Club Japanese Club LASO (Latin American Student Organization) Multicultural Student Council SPECTRUM (Queer-straight alliance) Students for Peace and Justice Religious & Spiritual Support

Baptist Associated Ministries Campus Outreach (Interdenominational) Catholic Campus Ministries Elon Gospel Choir Elon Greek Orthodox Fellowship Hillel ICE (Interfaith Community at Elon) Iron Tree Blooming Meditation Society LEAF (Lutherans, Episcopalians and Friends) Methodist Fellowship Muslim Student Association Presbyterian Student Fellowship Young Life College Greek Opportunities

National Pan-Hellenic Council (Council of historically black fraternities and sororities) Interfraternity Council (Council of social fraternities) Panhellenic Council (Council of social sororities)

visit elon Check out ELON.EDU/VISITELON or call the Office of Admissions at 336-278-3566 to plan a campus visit.

Attend a class, eat in a dining hall and meet with a professor in your field of interest. Information sessions and student-led tours are offered weekdays and most Saturday mornings.

GAME DAY for juniors and seniors, and PHOENIX FUSION WEEKEND for admitted seniors are annual programs for those interested in learning more about the diverse academic and student experiences available on campus.

Email Natalie Garza, director of diversity recruitment: ngarza@elon.edu Email our Diversity Ambassadors: diversityambassadors@elon.edu

Undergraduate students

5,782

Graduate students

701

Average class size

20

Campus acreage

620

Student-to-faculty ratio

12:1

Faiths and religious viewpoints represented

27 plus students who

celebrate secular traditions

Students living on campus

62 percent Students come from

49 states inside elon Elon’s first-year student to sophomore retention rate is 91 PERCENT. Elon’s four year GRADUATION RATE OF 77 PERCENT ranks in the top 10 percent of private U.S. universities.

the District of Columbia, multiple U.S. territories and 47 other countries.

on-campus

housing is organized into residential neighborhoods that pair students with faculty advisers to encourage learning beyond the classroom.

CENTER FOR RACE, ETHNICITY & DIVERSITY EDUCATION Expand your understanding of identities as you take part in programs and events that support your personal and academic development.

EL CENTRO DE ESPAﾃ前L Study conversational Spanish, cook traditional Latin American meals or just hang out with other students, faculty and staff.

GENDER AND LGBTQIA CENTER Participate in discussions, events and resources for all students.

The LGBTQIA Alumni Network

advocates on behalf of LGBTQIA issues and partners with others to build an inclusive and respectful community.

ISABELLA CANNON GLOBAL EDUCATION CENTER Find out about study abroad options, celebrate international holidays and learn more about global culture.

THE TRUITT CENTER FOR RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL LIFE Explore issues of faith, and study the role of religion in relation to current events. The center is also home to more than a dozen student and religious life organizations.

enriching your experience

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