Elon University Admissions Undergraduate Viewbook 2015

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The four-year Elon Core Curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, and focuses on inquiry, knowledge and communication. You’ll learn to see the world through many different perspectives and understand the complex relationships among people, cultures, beliefs and environments.

An Elon education emphasizes experiential learning through the university’s signature program,

The Elon Experiences.

Each of the five experiences connects your education to the real world by putting knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the world.

Study Abroad :: Research :: Service :: Internships :: Leadership Elon supports learning wherever it occurs and provides opportunities for you to become a lifelong learner. By the time you graduate, you’ll have a wealth of real world experiences that will support your transition to life after college and ensure that you stand out when applying for your first job or graduate school.

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An Elon education will challenge your perspective and help you become an advocate for global change.

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Alison Deatsch ’13 worked with Dr. Ben Evans, associate professor of physics and A. L. Hook Professor in Science and Mathematics, throughout her four years at Elon. She presented her research at international biophysics conferences, published multiple articles in academic journals and is now a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Notre Dame. Alison credits Evans not just with academic guidance, but with helping her learn the value of collaboration. “He taught me the power of a good network and I hope that I can turn around and pass that on to others in the future,” she says.

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Elon students connect their education to the real world through hands-on learning. The university’s signature program, The Elon Experiences, provides a natural extension of the work you do in the classroom.

PARTICIPATION RATES OF RECENT GRADUATES

Study Abroad

Internships

72 percent

86 percent took part in

spent at least

at least one internship

one term abroad

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Leadership

Research

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undergraduate

86 percent engaged

research

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Engaged learning The Elon Experiences can be completed individually or combined to meet your specific goals. Serve others while you’re abroad. Complete an internship that correlates with your multi-year research project.

Establish a leadership development program in a local school.

Your professors will work with you as you immerse yourself in these experiences and will become your mentors and guides throughout your time at Elon and beyond.

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Leadership meets Service meets Study Abroad meets Research

Jensen Roll ’16 Major: Independent Major — Social Entrepreneurship What started as a research paper in a first-year service learning class has turned into what might be Jensen’s life work.

about startup culture, and a semester in South Africa to see what social entrepreneurship looks like abroad.

Helping Other People Eat, or H.O.P.E., fights food insecurity. The nonprofit partners with restaurants to give patrons the option to donate every time they eat out, which in turn supports a food pantry.

“I don’t see a huge difference between my senior year at Elon and my first year out of college,” he says. “These four years don’t stand alone. They’re a springboard to what’s next.”

Jensen initially thought about letting the idea go no further than that research paper, but he says his professor, Associate Dean of Elon College Dr. Angela Lewellyn Jones, insisted he take action on his ideas.

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“What I’m trying to do is transform

Jensen is quick to note that H.O.P.E.’s success is a community effort. He points to multiple mentors and involvement in several campus organizations, including the Leadership Fellows Program and the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, that hold him accountable to his goals. And he wants to do more.

the community through the way

He spent a Winter Term in San Francisco learning

impact someone else.”

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people interact on a daily basis,” Jensen says. “Every time people go out to eat, they have the chance to

Study Abroad meets Internships meets Research meets Service

Colby Halligan ’15 Majors: Environmental Studies and Public Health Studies Colby wanted to study abroad. It’s the reason she came to Elon. But after her first Winter Term course in Vietnam, she was hooked in a way she didn’t expect.

“I was immersed in Vietnamese culture, and after I left, kept thinking about how to take the values I learned and incorporate them into my own life,” she says.

Colby’s love for travel is matched with her passion for the environment and creating sustainable food systems. Subsequent travels have taken her to Kenya, Tanzania and Italy.

As her passport accumulates stamps, she’s become resolute in her advocacy for nutritious food that reflects local traditions. It’s not about telling people what to grow, it’s about listening to their needs and partnering to make improvements.

Colby spent last summer interning in Europe as one of the youngest students selected for an organic

farming program that also provides foreign language instruction. Closer to home, she volunteers at Elon’s Loy Farm and has interned with a group that supplies Third World communities with sustainable agricultural systems.

“Good food is the foundation for so much of our well-being — our health, relationships, cultural exchange,” she says. “You learn so much about people when you take the time to share a meal.”

“My time abroad clarified the core values that define me,” Colby says.

“I’ve learned so much not just about who I want to be, but how I can be an advocate for others.”

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Study Abroad meets Research meets Service

Omolayo Ojo ’15 Major: International Studies Omolayo moved to the United States from Nigeria when she was a child, but her interest in West Africa guides her academic journey. As a recipient of the Lumen Prize, Elon’s top undergraduate research award, she is focused on West Africa and its diaspora communities.

Omolayo traveled to Ghana with her Winter Term class, then returned to Africa to immerse herself in the language and culture of Senegal.

Omolayo spent part of the preceding summer in the African Language Initiative at the University of Florida studying the Wolof language, which is spoken in Senegal.

At Elon, Omolayo is a member of the Periclean Scholars Class of 2015. Students apply for the program during their first year, and if selected, work together on a multi-year project of global social change. Omolayo’s class is dedicated to raising awareness and taking action against human trafficking.

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“She’s doing many of the things a master’s or Ph.D. student would be doing for research—learning the local languages, immersing herself in the local culture, making personal connections with the major scholars in the field—but she’s doing it as an undergraduate,” says Tom Mould, associate professor of sociology and anthropology, and Omolayo’s faculty mentor.

Elon supports a variety of initiatives that fully engage students in work that supports the public good.

Research meets Service

BrainCARE focuses on concussion assessment, research and education and draws researchers from across the university. Involving faculty and students from multiple disciplines leads to discoveries that wouldn’t be possible if the subject was studied from only one perspective. BrainCARE researchers work actively with Elon athletes and local high school football players to conduct pre- and post-concussion assessments.

The Elon University Poll conducts regional and statewide surveys on social and political issues using an interview lab on campus. Students engage directly with citizens and information gained from the poll is shared with public officials and media to facilitate informed public policy. Results have been featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times, CNN and NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

Elon’s Imagining the Internet Center is documenting the evolution of digital communication. Students, faculty and alumni cover major forums around the world and survey thousands of technology experts about the future. Their research is included in the Library of Congress and regularly cited in major international media outlets.

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At New Student Convocation, students are given an acorn to symbolize the beginning of their Elon journey.

Upon graduation, they receive an oak sapling. This tradition pays homage to the Hebrew origin of Elon’s name.

The Start of Something Great Make the most of your first year with programs and experiences that help you navigate the transition to college and ensure your time at Elon exceeds expectations. A fall semester orientation course, a common reading and move-in help from faculty and staff welcome you to campus.

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Setting the stage for success Hang out with Elon from the comfort of your couch. “Are You Ready?� is a series of live webcasts during the summer featuring students, faculty and staff. Log in and ask questions as each episode addresses topics related to your first year of college. Or, if you prefer, explore the website and videos on your own time. elon.edu/areyouready Elon 101 is a one-semester course that will help you become a more comfortable and confident college student. The curriculum is based on campus values, academic advising and campus resources. Your Elon 101 instructor serves as your academic adviser until you officially declare a major and will be one of your primary resources as you transition to college life.

First-Year Summer Experiences are weeklong programs that pair hands-on learning with core Elon values of leadership and service. Hike the Appalachian Trail, learn about innovation in Los Angeles, become a sustainability advocate and more. elon.edu/fse

High-impact learning The Elon Core Curriculum is a set of courses and experiences that are shared by every student. The curriculum complements your major by providing a solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, which are vital for engaged citizens of the world.

You’ll explore ideas and expand your perspective.

In the process, you will gain the lifelong benefits of personal fulfillment, economic opportunity and global awareness. elon.edu/corecurriculum

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Majors, Minors & Other Academic Programs Academic Majors

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undergraduate students

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four-year graduation rate

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national fraternities & sororities

private universities in the U.S. with accredited schools of business, communications, education, law and health sciences plus a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society.

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25+ first-year retention rate

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Acting (BFA*) Anthropology Applied Mathematics Art (BA/BFA*) (Ceramics, Digital Art, Painting, Photography) Art History Arts Administration Biochemistry Biology Business (Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Dual Degree) Chemistry Communications (Strategic Communications, Cinema & Television Arts, Media Analytics, Communication Design) Computer Science Dance Performance and Choreography (BFA*) Dance Science Economics Education (Early Childhood Education, Elementary, Middle Grades, Secondary, Special Education) Engineering – Dual Degree (Engineering Physics, Engineering Mathematics, Biophysics/Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science/ Engineering, Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering, Environmental Studies/ Environmental Engineering) English (Professional Writing and Rhetoric, Creative Writing, Literature, English Teacher Licensure) Environmental and Ecological Science Environmental Studies Exercise Science French History Human Service Studies Independent Major Information Science International Economics International Studies Journalism Mathematics Music Education* Music in Liberal Arts Music Performance* Music Production and Recording Arts* Music Theatre (BFA*)

Philosophy Physical Education and Health Physics Policy Studies Political Science Psychology Public Health Studies Religious Studies Science Education Sociology Spanish Sport and Event Management Statistics Theatre Studies Theatrical Design and Production*

Additional Minors African and AfricanAmerican Studies American Studies Asian Studies Astronomy Business Administration Classical Studies Coaching Criminal Justice Digital Art Environmental and Sustainability Studies Geographic Information Systems Geography German Studies Italian Studies Jazz Studies Jewish Studies Latin American Studies Leadership Studies Middle East Studies Multimedia Authoring Neuroscience Peace and Confl ict Studies Poverty and Social Justice Professional Sales Professional Writing Teaching and Learning Wellness and Health Education Women’s/Gender Studies

Pre-professional Programs Prelaw Pre-Health Professions

Graduate Programs MBA DPT M.Ed. J.D. M.A. Interactive Media M.S. Physician Assistant Studies M.S. Management

*Audition, portfolio or interview required.

Six Fellows Programs These premier programs are designed for exceptionally motivated students. They offer outstanding faculty support, scholarships and peer networks that will challenge you to set and achieve your goals. All Fellows receive a $1,000 Global Study grant.

Honors Fellows (for students in any major) :: Elon College Fellows Business Fellows :: Communications Fellows :: Teaching Fellows Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows

Undergraduate Schools Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences Martha and Spencer Love School of Business School of Communications School of Education

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Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences With 42 academic majors and 19 departments, Elon College encompasses the breadth of the liberal arts and sciences. You’ll be prepared for a lifetime of success, with strong skills in critical thinking and problem solving, communication, intercultural relations and ethical reasoning.

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Alumni achieve and succeed across the professional spectrum

42 academic programs united by active learning

The depth and breadth of an arts and sciences education produces graduates with the flexibility to work across a variety of disciplines. You’ll find Elon alumni at Apple, Inc., the Smithsonian Institution, ING and BBC America. Graduate schools such as Columbia University, Harvard University, Yale University and the University of Chicago enroll Elon graduates.

› Elon hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the

Elon is a top-producing university for Fulbright Student Scholars, Peace Corps volunteers and Teach for America educators.

nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. Only about 10 percent of the nation’s colleges and universities shelter Phi Beta Kappa chapters.

› The 30-acre Elon Environmental Center at

Loy Farm is an interdisciplinary eco-hub that serves as a lab, meeting area and storage space for projects related to sustainable food production, environmental studies and green architecture.

› Study Chinese, Arabic, French or any of

the nine languages offered in Elon College.

Learn languages within a cultural context and become involved with outreach to international communities.

Elon College Fellows Program Learn to think like a scholar. Fellows benefit from a two-year mentorship with a professor, team-taught seminars led by faculty in different fields and the opportunity to live in the Elon College Fellows livinglearning community. All 50 Elon College Fellows receive $5,500 annually in scholarship funding. elon.edu/fellows

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Martha and Spencer Love

School of Business Be a leader in a world where change is a given and adaptability and data-driven decision-making are essential. You’ll graduate with the talent, skills and creativity necessary to guide the industry.

Majors Accounting :: Economics :: Entrepreneurship :: Finance International Business :: International Economics :: Management :: Marketing Dual degree business programs are oered at universities in Germany and France.

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The Love School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, the premier accrediting agency for degree programs in accounting and business administration.

Less than 5 percent of business schools worldwide have earned this distinction.

Hands-on learning prepares tomorrow’s business leaders

High-tech facilities designed for academic excellence

› Bloomberg Businessweek ranks Elon’s

› The 60,000-square-foot Ernest A. Koury, Sr.

undergraduate business program among the top 50 in the nation.

The Love School of Business also received an “A” for quality of teaching and an “A+” for facilities and services.

› The Doherty Center for Entrepreneurial

Leadership and the Chandler Family Professional Sales Center offer students the opportunity to excel in international competitions, attend workshops led by high-profile executives and collaborate with faculty on research.

Business Center was designed for student- faculty interaction. It includes seminar rooms, an economics student research space and the 240-seat LaRose Digital Theatre.

The William Garrard Reed Finance Center offers research and analysis tools used by investment bankers, finance executives and securities analysts.

› Internship and career assistance is offered

by Porter Family Professional Development Center staff who are exclusively dedicated to business students and alumni. A detailed process guides students through every step of their professional development.

Business Fellows Program

Students in the Business and Culture of Vietnam course visit the Hanoi Stock Exchange.

Put yourself on the fast track to success.

Fellows benefit from a four-year professional development plan, an international trip to study emerging economies and the opportunity to visit and network with executives in New York City. Seven of the 25 Business Fellows receive $5,000-$5,500 annually in scholarship funding. elon.edu/fellows

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Elon is creating a new Communications Commons on the historic central campus.

Two new buildings will join existing facilities, creating an exciting learning environment consisting of 15 classrooms and Mac labs, two television studios and control rooms, video and audio suites, a movie theater, and a converged student media center.

A high-tech school focused on personal attention › Elon is one of 18 private colleges and universities in the nation accredited

by ACEJMC – the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.

› Students work directly with both an

internship director and a career adviser to find ideal professional development opportunities for their goals. Students intern nationally and internationally at hundreds of firms, including CNN, CBS “60 Minutes,” Washington Post Interactive, ESPN, Paramount Studios, National Geographic and Ketchum Public Relations.

Join nationally recognized student media › FreshTV, a 15-week program for first-year

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students, is an accelerated opportunity to explore storytelling and video production.

It covers the basics of cameras, equipment, story design and production.

› Elon students produce news, sports and entertainment shows broadcast year- round. The student newscast took first place in the College Television Awards.

› Elon’s student newspaper was honored in the Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper category by the Society of Professional Journalists.

› Live Oak Communications, Elon’s award

winning, student-run communications agency, works with clients to implement national and local campaigns in areas including website design, social media development and brand positioning.

Communications Fellows Program Communications Fellows are among the most active students on campus and often become leaders in student media. Fellows take several courses together and have the opportunity to travel to media hubs such as Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando and the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Seven of the 25 Communications Fellows receive $5,500 annually in scholarship funding. elon.edu/fellows

School of Communications Be creative, be strategic and produce great content to shape the industry’s future – and your own.

Majors Journalism :: Strategic Communications :: Cinema & Television Arts Communication Design :: Media Analytics :: Sport & Event Management

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School of Education Prepare for a career as a classroom teacher while gaining an understanding of education issues. You’ll work with diverse populations, both here and abroad, and become a proactive leader, skilled instructor and social justice advocate.

Majors Early Childhood Education :: Elementary Education :: Middle Grades Education Physical Education and Health (licensure and non-licensure) Special Education :: Secondary Education Programs

Minors Coaching :: Teaching and Learning :: Wellness and Health Education Early Childhood Education Elon’s teacher education program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

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Prepare to be an excellent teacher with early, hands-on experiences Spend time in local schools as early as your first year. Tutor, work with after-school groups and learn from experienced teachers as you complete your studies with a full semester of teaching.

Study abroad to compare teaching styles across cultures. Learn about science education as you monitor a traveling science center in India, study education in Malawi or explore any of Elon’s 100+ global study options.

Partner with Elon’s The Center for Access and Success

› The “It Takes a Village” Project works with

pre-K through middle school students who are struggling to read. During weekly tutoring sessions children are paired with Elon students, who then show parents techniques they can use at home to help improve reading skills.

Teaching Fellows Program Think critically and dig deeper into a challenging curriculum. Program-related expenses are included for study abroad airfare to Costa Rica or England (or another appropriate country if majoring in a world language) and two Winter Term courses designed just for Fellows. All 20 Teaching Fellows receive $5,500 annually in scholarship funding. elon.edu/fellows

Students work closely with local schools and connect with the community through The Center for Access and Success. The center helps students from all backgrounds succeed in higher education. It serves individuals through the following programs:

› The Elon Academy is a college access program

for academically promising local high school students who demonstrate financial need and/or no family history of college. The academy provides academic, emotional, social and financial support to scholars through their college graduation.

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Global Study at Elon includes 100+ study abroad and Study USA programs.

of students studying abroad.

Claim Your Global Citizenship

Study off campus and your worldview will change forever.

Elon’s programs are your passport to immersive cultural experiences that will prepare you for a lifetime of global exploration. Study abroad for a one-month Winter Term, a semester, a summer or an academic year.

During their time abroad, many Elon students pursue research, service and internships. International internships can be completed for academic credit.

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Study abroad puts the world within reach. But what does that really mean? Take a look: Hike Machu Picchu in Peru :: Explore Italian art museums in the country where the Renaissance began :: Compare the Forbidden City and the Great Wall to modern Beijing and Shanghai :: Network with business leaders in Dubai :: Meet Aboriginal leaders in Australia :: Interact with Hindu, Jain, Muslim, Christian and Jewish traditions as you analyze contemporary identities in India :: Live with Costa Rican families Get to know African writers in Ghana :: Trek through Greek ruins while discussing ancient philosophy

Study USA You don’t have to leave the country to gain a rich cultural experience.

Elon’s domestic travel programs take students to New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., as well as to rural communities. Students can explore issues of identity in Hawaii and immigration in Arizona. Winter Term, summer and semester programs are offered.

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A Lifetime of Professional Support

It’s never too early to think about the rest of your life.

As an Elon graduate, you’ll join a tight-knit alumni network that spans the globe. Whether you want to work for a Fortune 500 company, conduct research at another top-tier university, lead a nonprofit organization or excel in other areas, staff in Elon’s Student Professional Development Center work with you to define your goals and support your pursuit of them.

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Elon’s premier Student Professional Development Center is designed to prepare students for the job market and connect them with employers. Interview and seminar rooms, a recruiter lounge and a classroom for professional development are among the facilities that distinguish Elon’s commitment to professional preparation or graduate school.

Elon’s four-year graduation rate ranks in the

top 10 percent of private U.S. universities.

98 percent of recent graduates responding to a career survey reported they are employed or in graduate school.

92 percent of recent employed graduates work in positions related to their career goals.

Build a four-year plan for success Student Professional Development Center counselors work with students from their first year to create personal development plans, résumés and strong networking skills. Elon students and alumni benefit from:

› Campus interviews with employers › Job and internship expos, and graduate and professional school fairs › Individual career advising sessions › Mock interviews and critiques › Weekly updates on job and internship opportunities › Online career planning resources › Individual and online assessment and interpretation › Professional headshots and business cards

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Get a jump on your career search

Career support after graduation

Elon’s Job Network is an online job and internship resource. Employers use the network to post professional opportunities, search résumés and engage candidates.

Alumni are offered the same career services as enrolled students. As students near graduation, several programs help with the transition out of college.

The Elon Mentor Network connects students with parents and alumni who are willing to share their career experiences and advice.

bridges: This nine-week program is for recent graduates who want to launch their careers in Los Angeles or New York City. Both locations include apartment-style housing, alumni mentors, job and finance seminars and individual attention from an on-site career adviser.

Career advisers in Elon’s four undergraduate schools help students focus on topics relevant to their discipline. Dedicated advisers are also available to help students apply to graduate school.

Meet employers looking for top talent The university partners with companies that hire Elon students. Employer partners conduct campus interviews, lead workshops, attend career fairs and engage students via the Elon Job Network.

Companies recruiting Elon students include: ADP :: Barclays :: Boeing :: Booz Allen Hamilton Citigroup :: Credit Suisse :: Deloitte :: EMC Ernst & Young :: Fidelity Investments :: GE :: IBM John Hancock :: JP Morgan :: KPMG :: Lenovo Lincoln Financial Group :: Oracle :: Peace Corps PNC Bank :: Red Ventures :: SAS :: SPX Vanguard :: Volkswagen :: Wells Fargo

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Professional Discovery Week: Over the course of four days, students can attend nearly two dozen programs focusing on a wide variety of careerrelated topics.

“Destination …”: These programs provide detailed information on cost of living, transportation, employers and job market trends in particular cities and regions.

Student Transition Courses: These one-credit-hour courses offer discussions of professional development topics, such as preparing to work abroad, competing for fellowships and job search basics.

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Elon is a member of the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic Association, which includes top universities in many of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas.

When the Phoenix are in action, the stands are packed with cheering fans. No matter your favorite sport, Elon athletes give you plenty to cheer about!

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Be Part of Something Big Women Basketball :: Cross Country :: Golf :: Indoor Track :: Lacrosse Outdoor Track and Field :: Soccer :: Softball :: Tennis :: Volleyball

Men Baseball :: Basketball :: Cross Country Golf :: Football :: Soccer :: Tennis

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A Connected Campus Community Life on the 620-acre campus students call home

The six-building Global Neighborhood features a 50,000-square-foot commons building housing the Isabella Cannon Global Education Center, a computer lounge, a digital theater, an organic tea cafe and the Great Hall.

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Stay up until 3 a.m. drafting plans for a startup company. Organize a soccer league with your hallmates. Screen a documentary and then join a Q&A with the filmmaker.

At Elon, residence life is about a whole lot more than where you sleep at night. The campus is designed to provide a personalized living and learning environment for each student. Whether you prefer to live in a suite, apartment, living-learning community or traditional double room, campus residents benefit from individualized teaching and advising, and access to activities that emphasize global citizenship, service and respect for human difference. The friends and faculty mentors you’ll meet as a first-year student will energize and support you while you’re at Elon and beyond.

college at The Station at Mill Point, two-story houses designed to launch students into post-graduate life.

It’s not uncommon for students to attend classes in the same building where they live, or to share a meal in apartments housing faculty and visiting international scholars. After hours, classrooms become lounges, and office areas become gathering and study spots. Shared dinners, film series and student-faculty discussions are regular neighborhood features.

Welcome to the neighborhood Seven residential neighborhoods support students’ needs at each stage of their college careers.

Most first-year students make the transition to college in traditional residence halls, with courses and experiences linked to their neighborhood.

Sophomores and juniors live in leadership-themed apartments, while seniors prepare for life after

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Lakeside Dining Hall offers culinary stations featuring homestyle favorites, a program to learn about local foods, and an international station spotlighting a new country each week. Elon’s eateries include expansive buffets, a market and deli, popular retailers and great cafes, many with vegetarian, vegan and organic offerings.

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The Great Hall is a large community space with comfortable furniture. It’s designed to support study, group meetings and other activities that further engage students in the knowledge and ideas they encounter in the classroom.

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The Academics of Inclusion

Holi, a Hindu festival, marks the end of winter and the beauty of early spring. The festival is celebrated by throwing colored powder and is one of Elon’s newest traditions.

Elon is committed to educating students for life in an increasingly interconnected world.

Research shows that students do their deepest and most significant critical thinking when they’re in a diverse learning environment. That’s why the university cultivates a campus climate that includes and engages everyone in order to achieve the highest level of academic excellence.

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The Elon community celebrates the dedication of the Numen Lumen Pavilion in the Sacred Space, a round, two-story room, adorned only by natural light. It is open to all faith communities on campus.

Initiatives in support of an inclusive community Isabella Cannon Global Education Center is the home of Elon’s 100+ global study programs and a hub of international life on campus.

The center sponsors a special orientation and activities for international students and organizes community-wide cultural events.

The Truitt Center for Religious & Spiritual Life is the home of religious life on campus and is housed in the Numen Lumen Pavilion. The Truitt Center includes dedicated staff for Catholic, Jewish and Protestant ministries and more than a dozen student religious and spiritual life organizations, including Elon Gospel Choir, Muslim Life at Elon and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

� teaches students, faculty El Centro de Espanol and staff conversational Spanish in a relaxed atmosphere. Spend 140 hours working with El Centro and you’ll earn up to $650 toward a plane ticket to the Spanish-speaking country of your choice.

Elon’s Gender and LGBTQIA Center supports discussions, events and resources for all students. The LGBTQIA Alumni Network advocates on behalf of important issues and partners with others to build an inclusive and respectful community.

The Center for Race, Ethnicity, & Diversity Education (The CREDE) organizes programs and events to support students’ personal and academic development. The center manages African-American, Hispanic/Latino and Asian resource rooms as part of its ongoing mission to foster understanding and pride in identities.

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Life at Elon College Coffee — an Elon tradition The Elon community gathers every Tuesday morning for coffee and pastries. It’s a great way to catch up with friends and chat with professors outside of class. Don’t forget to bring your own mug to support Elon’s commitment to sustainability.

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Focus on: Sustainability

Focus on: Exploring North Carolina

The Elon community is committed to creating a healthier planet and efforts start right here. Students hop biodiesel shuttles and rent fuel-efficient cars for errands and weekend trips. Reclaimed storm water irrigates campus lawns and Campus Dining serves locally grown food whenever possible.

Elon is located in North Carolina’s beautiful Piedmont region. The town of Elon is adjacent to Burlington, a city of about 50,000. Just a few minutes from campus you’ll find shops, restaurants, parks, theaters and a minor league baseball team. A three-hour drive takes you to the beach, and a two-and-a-half-hour drive takes you to the mountains. North Carolina has it all!

The Colonnades residential neighborhood is heated and cooled by a geothermal system and solar panels provide hot water. All new buildings meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program standards.

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Focus on: Campus Culture

Take in a play, concert or dance performance courtesy of Elon’s nationally renowned performing Bangor arts and music programs. Discuss a Pulitzer PrizeMontpelier winning work in class, and then meet the author when she visits campus. Grab dinner with your Boston friends, and then walk across campus to attend an falo Buf is pol Minnea opening reception for an internationally renowned Green Bay Detroit artist. Whatever your interest, all cultural events New York City rgh sbu Pitt 95 Chicago are free to students. The only challenge is fitting it Columbus all in. elon.edu/culturalcalendar Des Moines ngton, D.C. Washi

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Get Involved Whether you want to organize a political demonstration, explore your entrepreneurial streak or get into sparring shape with the martial arts club, you’ll discover Elon offers more than you can pack into your schedule.

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Elon is home to more than 200 student organizations. Have an idea for a new group? Great!

Faculty and staff will work with you to make it happen. Many of the groups are headquartered in the Moseley Center, the hub of campus life. In addition to student organization offices, the center also includes a demonstration kitchen, free expression wall, Irazu Coffee shop and plenty of room for studying or hanging out with friends.

The Student Union Board (SUB) hosts more than 75 events each semester including comedians, open mic nights and concerts. SUB also hosts weekly Midnight Meals and movie nights, all with free food and entertainment. elon.edu/activities

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Stay Fit There’s no doubt Elon will give your brain a workout. Here’s how to keep the rest of your body just as active.

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Join one of Elon’s club teams and compete against other top East Coast schools including Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, Maryland, Clemson and Florida State.

Baseball :: Cycling :: Equestrian :: Field Hockey :: Fishing :: Golf :: Hockey :: Martial Arts :: Men’s Basketball Men’s Lacrosse :: Men’s Rugby :: Men’s Soccer :: Men’s Ultimate Frisbee :: Men’s Volleyball :: Running Softball :: Swimming :: Tennis :: Ultimate Frisbee :: Volleyball :: Women’s Basketball :: Women’s Lacrosse Women’s Rugby :: Women’s Soccer :: Women’s Ultimate Frisbee :: Women’s Volleyball

Get to know Campus Rec. It’s your one-stop shop for all things fitness: on-staff personal trainers, a two-story fitness center, swimming pool, racquetball courts and group exercise classes.

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Rent camping equipment and head into the wild. Explore the beach or the mountains. Both are just a few hours away.

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Tee off at the campus driving range or practice your putting on the green.

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Sign up to go skiing, kayaking, white water rafting or climbing with Elon Outdoors.

Friendly competition more your style?

Join one of the male, female or coed intramural teams to enjoy some laid-back fun.

Arena Football :: Bowling :: 4-on-4 Basketball :: 5-on-5 Basketball :: Cornhole :: Dodgeball Indoor Soccer :: Indoor Volleyball :: Kickball :: 4-on-4 Flag Football :: 7-on-7 Flag Football Outdoor Basketball :: Outdoor Soccer :: Racquetball :: Sand Volleyball :: Softball Table Tennis :: Team Handball :: Wallyball :: Wiffleball

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Why follow the crowd?

Start college with the Gap Semester Program in your first semester as an Elon student and earn nine hours of academic credit. The program kicks off with a spring orientation and concludes when you arrive at Elon in January.

LE ADERSHIP

SERVICE LE ARNING

INTERNATIONAL

Three Weeks

Four Weeks

Six Weeks

Explore the wilderness and build your leadership skills at the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in Wyoming.

Wind your way across the country with stops in four locations as you learn about Elon’s culture of community engagement and assist those in need.

Live with a local family while studying at the Elon Centre in San JosĂŠ, Costa Rica, and lay a foundation for your life as a global citizen.

How much does it cost?

How do I apply?

Program costs are the same as Elon tuition, fees, room and board for fall semester, plus some additional equipment and travel costs. Participants are considered full-time Elon students and are eligible for financial aid. Students will automatically be considered for the Presidential Scholarship or the Elon Engagement Scholarship. Gap students, however, may not be Fellows due to Fellows Program requirements.

You have two deadline options. If you are fully committed to both Elon and the Gap Program, apply Early Decision (binding). You may also apply Regular Deadline. If you apply Early Decision, designate Gap on the first-year application and submit all required materials by Nov. 1. If you are applying Regular Deadline, designate Gap on the first-year application and submit all required materials by Jan. 10.

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We’ll See You Soon The best way to find out if Elon is right for you is to see it for yourself Visit elon.edu/visitelon or call the Office of Admissions at 336-278-3566 to plan a campus visit. You can also make plans to attend a class, eat in a dining hall or meet with a professor in your field of interest. Information sessions and tours are offered weekdays and most Saturday mornings.

Explore Elon open house programs Attending an open house is a great way to visit Elon. Explore Elon programs include tours of the campus, question-and-answer sessions with faculty and staff, and panels on global study, student life, the Gap Semester Program, financial planning and more.

Explore Elon programs are held in November and April.

Visit elon.edu/admissions for a schedule of events.

Directions to campus Take Interstate 85/40 to Exit 140. Visit elon.edu for detailed directions and links to area accommodations.

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Elon is known for quality and affordability

Ranked one of the nation’s top 35 “Best Value” private

National rankings are shining the spotlight on Elon’s rare

universities

combination of quality and affordability. Elon’s rankings are

by Kiplinger’s

based on quality academics, cost and financial aid.

Personal Finance

Learn more at elon.edu/rankings.

magazine

What really matters is that an Elon education is affordable for you.

The Elon approach to affordability For decades our first financial aid policy has been to keep the cost reasonable – often as much as $10,000 below other private colleges and universities our applicants consider. That makes a big difference in how much you will invest.

Our goal is to help you understand all the financial resources that make an Elon education affordable for you.

Fellows Scholarships

Top student – top recognition: that’s the philosophy of the $6,000 Presidential Scholarship award. You have made academics a priority, and we want to recognize your commitment and hard work by investing in your potential to be a top student at Elon. Presidential Scholarships are awarded to the top 15 percent of the incoming first-year class and are based on the high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores.

Distinguish yourself as an Elon University Fellow. These premier academic and leadership programs are based on your academic interests and talent and require a separate application. Fellows Programs include Honors, Elon College (arts and sciences), Communications, Business, Teaching and Leadership. Learn more about the Fellows Programs online at elon.edu/ fellows. Fellows scholarships range from $5,000 to $13,500 per year in addition to a $1,000 Global Study grant to be used for an approved study abroad or Study USA program. Fellows scholarships may also be combined with Presidential or Elon Engagement scholarships to boost your total even higher! The Fellows application is available online and is due Jan. 10.

Elon Engagement Scholarships

Engineering Scholarships

Every first-year applicant is a candidate for this $4,500 scholarship, which is renewable annually. In addition, each recipient is awarded a one-time $2,000 Elon Experiences grant. That’s scholarship and program support totaling $20,000 over four years.

Selection is based on your high school academic record, standardized test scores, and very important — your application essay and extracurricular activities. This

You’re set: engineering is your major and Elon’s dual-degree program offers you the best of a liberal arts education and an engineering education. Learn full details at elon.edu/admissions/ engineering. Two $8,000 scholarships are awarded annually and are renewable for a total of three years at Elon. An online application is required, as well as letters of recommendation and an interview. The application is due Jan. 10. The engineering scholarship may be

Scholarships based on talent Presidential Scholarships

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scholarship may not be combined with the Presidential Scholarship. Learn full details at elon.edu/engagement.

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combined with a Presidential or Elon Engagement scholarship.

Athletics Elon is Division I and a member of the Colonial Athletic Association.

Scholarships are awarded in all sports by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in compliance with all official NCAA and university rules and regulations. Awards are performancebased and amounts vary.

Performing Arts Elon’s programs in the performing arts bring New York agents directly to our stage. Scholarships are awarded by the individual departments based on a separate performing arts application and an audition. Award amounts vary.

Please note: your first-year application does not serve as your application for a performing arts audition or scholarship. So, if this is your forte, contact the Department of Performing Arts for complete information or visit elon.edu/auditions.

ROTC The U.S. Army and Air Force offer three- and four-year scholarships based on merit, not financial need.

In addition, Elon provides all ROTC scholarship recipients with a room and board scholarship during the time the ROTC scholarship pays tuition.

For more information, contact your high school guidance counselor or local recruiter directly.

Exceptional need-based scholarship programs The Watson and Odyssey Scholars Program Academically talented students with significant documented financial need are eligible for scholarships in the Watson and Odyssey Scholars Program. The program was created for students poised to take advantage of an Elon education but for whom this possibility might not be an option due to financial reasons. The four-year program empowers students through peer and administrative support so they can excel and have an impact at Elon and in the broader community. A total of 25 awards are available through the program ranging from $5,000 to $22,500.

All students also receive a one-time $4,000 Global Study grant to be used for an approved study abroad or Study USA program.

The Watson and Odyssey Scholars Program Application is required and must be submitted by Jan. 10.

Do not wait to be admitted before submitting the Watson and Odyssey Scholars Program Application.

Complete the required financial aid forms as soon after Jan. 1 as possible, but make sure you have submitted the Watson and Odyssey Scholars Program Application by Jan. 10 even if your financial aid forms have not been submitted. Complete information about all required financial aid forms is listed on the next page.

Additional need-based assistance For students who qualify for need-based assistance, Elon offers a full range of federal, state and institutional grants, loans and scholarships. The amount of federal and state aid you may receive will be determined from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Institutional financial aid eligibility is based upon additional information collected on the CSS PROFILE. We recommend starting early so that your aid file is submitted and complete by mid-March. That way you will receive notification of your aid eligibility well before the national reply date of May 1.

Non-need-based loans There are financial resources for students and families who do not qualify for need-based assistance.

Elon participates in several loan programs. Check with the Office of Financial Planning to get the most up-to-date information or look online at elon.edu/finaid.

Payment plan You don’t have to pay for college in two large payments – fall and spring semesters. Elon offers a 10-month payment plan. Charges for the academic year may be met in monthly payments beginning in June. Check with the Office of the Bursar for the most up-to-date information or visit elon.edu/bursar.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by law in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs. For support or to report an incident of bias, discrimination and/or harassment visit elon.edu/biasresponse.

Students with documented disabilities may request in writing reasonable special services and accommodations. Questions should be directed to Ms. Susan Wise, disability services coordinator, Duke 108, 336-278-6500, swise2@elon.edu. The university’s Section 504 coordinator for students is Dr. Jana Lynn Fields Patterson, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Student Health and Wellness, Ellington Center for Student Health and Wellness 104, 336-278-7200, patters@elon.edu. The university’s Section 504 coordinator for applicants and current employees is Mr. Ronald Klepcyk, Director of Human Resources, 314 W. Haggard Ave., 336-278-5560, klepcyk@elon.edu.

Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct/violence (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972). The University has designated the following person Title IX Officer to coordinate compliance and handle inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy: Dr. Jana Lynn Fields Patterson, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Student Health and Wellness, Ellington Center for Health and Wellness 104, 2970 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244, (336) 278 7200; patters@elon.edu.

In accordance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, complete information regarding campus security policies and programs and campus crime statistics is available upon request from the Office of University Communications, 2030 Campus Box. Information regarding completion and graduation rates may be obtained from the Office of Admissions or at elon.edu/irweb.

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To apply for financial aid: 1. As soon after Jan. 1 as possible, file the FAFSA Form at fafsa.gov. Filing early allows time for your application to be processed before the midMarch priority deadline at Elon.

2. As soon after Jan. 1 as possible, file the CSS PROFILE Form with the College Scholarship Service. profileonline.collegeboard.com

2015–2016 TUITION AND FEES

$32,172

ROOM AND BOARD

$10,998

TOTAL $43,170 Remember: Do not wait to be accepted to file for financial aid. For complete information about financial aid at Elon, call 336-278-3566 or 336-278-7640, or consult the website at elon.edu/finaid.

Elon admissions application information Getting started Elon will communicate with you via email. Set up an account for all Elon communication and check it regularly.

Use the same email address for all communication with Elon.

submission. College Board fee waivers are also honored online. Read all requirements and leave time for Elon’s fee waiver verification process. All information is secure. elon.edu/apply

We encourage you to apply online.

This will require a credit card for

This is a binding application commitment. Students may only apply to one school Early Decision, and if admitted, agree to withdraw applications from all other colleges and universities.

Parents/guardians and students must

2016 –2017 APPLICATION DEADLINES

Application Deadline

Notification Date

Enrollment Deposit Date

Early Decision (binding)

November 1*

December 1

January 10, nonrefundable

Early Action (nonbinding)

November 10*

December 18

May 1

Regular Application Deadline

January 10*

March 20

May 1

Deadline for Fellows Application

January 10**

Deadline for Watson and Odyssey Scholars Program Application

January 10***

2016 –2017 GAP APPLICATION DEADLINES

Application Deadline

Notification Date

Enrollment Deposit Date

Early Decision Gap Semester (binding)

November 1*

December 1

January 10, nonrefundable

Regular Application Gap Semester Deadline

January 10*

March 20

May 1

All deadlines are postmark dates. All materials needed to complete your application must be postmarked by the stated deadline.

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Early Decision

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Students who are applying to the Fellows Programs must submit a completed first-year application and the Fellows application by the Jan. 10 deadline. Students selected for the Fellows competition will be notified of their admission decision at the time the Fellows Weekend invitation is extended in early February. Applicants to Elon’s Gap Semester Program are ineligible for Fellows Programs consideration.

Students who are applying to the Watson and Odyssey Scholars Program should complete the required financial aid forms as soon after Jan. 1 as possible. Applicants to Elon’s Gap Semester Program are ineligible for Watson and Odyssey Scholars Program consideration.

sign the Early Decision Agreement on the

option. The program offers international,

to take either the SAT or ACT in October

application. A non-refundable U.S. $500

leadership and service opportunities with

or November of your senior year to meet

enrollment deposit is required by Jan. 10

a reduced course load in an off-campus

application deadlines.

for accepted Early Decision students. It

environment. Designed and administered

is not possible to defer admission under

by the university, the program provides

Early Decision.

students an opportunity for personal

All international students must submit an

growth through a three-week leadership

official school transcript, including grades

Early Action

International Students

program led by the National Outdoor

and examination certificates.

This is a non-binding decision period

Leadership School (NOLS), a four-week

for students who have high interest in

service experience and a six-week

If your native language is not English or

Elon. Students admitted Early Action

international study term in Costa Rica.

have until May 1 to pay the U.S. $500

Students arrive at Elon for January

enrollment deposit.

Winter Term and the spring semester

Regular Application Deadline and Fellows Application Deadline

for traditional first-year studies. Apply through the regular first-year application process. Students applying Early Decision

This deadline is also non-binding and

to the Gap Semester Program should be

admitted students have until May 1 to

ready to commit to Elon if not selected

pay the U.S. $500 enrollment deposit.

for the program. To learn more, visit

The Fellows application is a separate

elon.edu/gapsemester.

application, also due Jan. 10. Students selected for the Fellows competition will be

Official High School Transcripts

notified of their admission decision at the

All information must be submitted by your

time the Fellows invitation is extended in

high school or secondary school.

early February.

Gap Semester Program

you are attending a school where English is not the primary language of instruction, you must demonstrate English proficiency through a standardized test or English Language program. A minimum score of 80 on the TOEFL or a 6.5 on the IELTS is required for admission, or successful completion of ELS level 112 or ALA level 5.

As an international student, you may apply for admission to Elon without submitting SAT or ACT scores. We will evaluate your application based on your academic performance, your essay or personal statement, Secondary School Report and letter of recommendation. A personal or

Standardized Tests

Skype interview may also be required.

Elon requires SAT or ACT scores. Submit

If you’re a first-year student and you are

Elon offers a Gap Semester Program for

scores from all tests taken. Only the

interested in participating in an athletic

high school graduates who wish to enter

highest scores will be considered in the

program, you are required to submit SAT

Elon through a distinctive educational

admission decision. Make sure you plan

or ACT scores.

Admissions policy Admission to Elon is competitive.

Approximately 10,000 applications are received for 1,500 seats in the first-year class. The most important factors in the admission decision are the academic record, including the courses taken and the grades attained, followed by SAT or ACT scores and the essay. Other factors that may be considered include leadership potential, extracurricular and service-related activities, special talents, relationship with the university and ability to contribute positively to the campus community. A campus visit is highly recommended. Individual appointments may be scheduled if desired, but will not be used formally in the admission decision.

Applicants are encouraged to pursue a rigorous program of study including the following distribution of courses: › English » 4 units required (3 units must be completed for admissions consideration) › Math » 3 units required, 4 recommended (Algebra I & II and Geometry are required) › Science » 3 or more units, including at least one lab science › Social Studies » 3 or more units, including U.S. History for U.S. residents › Foreign Language » 2 units required, 3 recommended (Students who have not completed at least two units in one foreign language must complete a 121-level course from Elon’s world languages and cultures department.)

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Helpful websites & phone numbers Admissions elon.edu/admissions 336-278-3566 Financial Planning elon.edu/finaid 336-278-7640

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