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Elon

Our Campus, Our Community, Our Home!

You are about to embark on one of the most transformative experiences of your life. Welcome to Elon, Alamance County and the Piedmont Triad Region!

Elon is a place where students, faculty and staff partner with you for your learning and success. Phoenix care about each other, seek to understand and look for the good in one another, serve the greater community and strive for excellence. You can expect to have experiences that will challenge your thinking, values, actions and relationships as a part of your development.

Be accountable to your word, responsible in your actions and do no harm. You’ll work hard, stretch and grow with more self-awareness and confidence than you could ever imagine.

Dedicate yourself to your studies and commit to being the very best version of yourself every day. This means taking care of your wellness, treating others respectfully, practicing humility, taking responsibility, extending kindness, fueling your curiosity and exercising courage to take risks while being exactly who you are and supporting others to do the same. At Elon, the diversity we represent is one of our greatest attributes and tools for our collective learning.

Over the summer, you will engage with three important online tools that will help to prepare you for college life. These tools will cover diversity, alcohol education and sexual assault prevention.

The university takes your well-being seriously and wants you to be aware of risky behavior in order to stay safe and make

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“do something”

be active intellectually, physically, socially, mentally, culturally and spiritually

informed decisions. It is important to consider scenarios where your peers are making choices that differ from your own. Listen to your gut, and feel confident in making decisions that are best for you. As part of your learning you will engage different people, their lived experiences, perspectives and opinions. Elon values the unique and diverse identities of every student, faculty and staff and expects that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Opportunities to learn through engaging difference will be a common occurrence. You can expect to talk about, write about and reflect on real issues in our classrooms and in life with faculty and mentors who are invested in your learning and success. You matter and there is real investment made in your intellectual growth.

It is also important that you get involved, but don’t overdo it.

Get to know your neighbors and faculty and make new friends with an open door. Set healthy habits early and stick with them for your well-being while leaning into your academic work. Find a balance for relaxation and take time to reflect on how your life is changing and what your experiences mean to you with mentors and guides you’ll identify along the way. Your greatest opportunities will appear as you act, belong and commit.

Belong

Commit

“do something with someone”

“do something meaningful”

be connected; get involved in groups; join in local community activities

commit to a cause; volunteer; learn a new skill; take up a challenge

www.elon.edu/ElonBound

Jump on board and prepare for the ride of your life.

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Beginning July 1

Request final high school transcripts be sent to the Office of Admissions

Submit a photo for your Phoenix Card Due Aug. 1

View your fall tuition bills via Elon’s ebill website and submit your payment by Aug. 2

International Students: Register for International Student Orientation, held Aug. 18-20, 2020 Due Aug. 6

Send any transfer credit, dual enrollment credit, Advanced Placement scores and/or International Baccalaureate scores to Elon University

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LIVING AND LEARNING AT ELON

All on-campus housing at Elon University is located within neighborhoods that integrate academic, social and residential aspects of college life so your experiences—from the classroom to the dining hall to the residential community—are seamless. Every neighborhood is home to several Living Learning Communities, allowing you to engage with peers who share similar interests. At Elon, we take a holistic approach to education, with a deepened intellectual climate and an inclusive learning community that extends from the classroom to the residence hall. www.elon.edu/living-and-learning Resources Mark Your Calendar!

Residence hall and roommate assignments will be released in OnTrack on July 23 and Move-in Day is August 21!

My Housing As signment:

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eadership teams in each of the neighborhoods include a community director, faculty director, program assistant and many amazing student leaders. This team works together to support you in achieving your academic goals and becoming engaged global citizens.

These resources are peers, faculty and staff who you will meet during New Student Orientation.

Resident Assistant

Name & Contact Information: Roommate’s Name & Contact Information:

Community Director

Name & Contact Information:

faculty director

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Pack smart and get ready for exciting new experiences.

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Community Directors Professional staff who engage students and offer support and resources

Student Ambassadors

Faculty Directors

Provide student-led programming and help build community

Provide intellectual vision and planning

Resident Assistants

Program Assistants

Student leaders who serve as a resource and mentor to residents

Support daily operations for neighborhood success

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LEADERSHIP TEAM

The cupola atop Alamance Building houses the university carillon, which plays daily to mark the time.

Residential Living

important policies

You are responsible for your behavior and the behavior of your guests.

See the Student Handbook to learn more about the university expectations and general policies. See Residence Life-specific policies that apply to all students occupying university residence halls and apartments. www.elon.edu/u/residence-life/resources

FILL THIS SECTION OUT DURING THE FRIDAY EVENING SESSION OF NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION. Who do I call if I need help?

Resident Assistant on call #: Campus Safety & Police #: Remember: Neighborhood offices are open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Resident Assistants are on call starting at 5 p.m. weekdays and 24/7 Saturday and Sunday.

Ho w will I make the most of my residence hall community?

Something I want to ask my Resident As sistant ...

Make a list of topics you want to discuss with your future roommate, suite-mates, floor-mates and/or community members.

“When you come to Elon, you are not just coming here to get a degree.

You are exposed to so many different people, opportunities for growth and experiences that you develop as a person – academically, mentally, socially and professionally.” – Janay Tyson ’19

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Living and Learning in Community All members of the Elon community are guided by our honor code. Every person has the right to live and learn in an atmosphere of trust and support.

Responsibility for maintaining these values rests with each member. Values that promote this atmosphere include honesty, integrity, responsibility and respect.

You’re joining a community at Elon University and that extends beyond the borders of our campus. Welcome to Alamance County!

Elon

NUMEN L UMEN

The university’s motto, “Numen Lumen,” incorporates the Latin words for “spiritual light” and “intellectual light.”

A committee of faculty appointed in 1909 chose maroon and gold as Elon’s official colors.

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Median Age: 39 Median Household Income: $45,735

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Total Population: 166,436

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Race and Ethnicity Breakdown: 73.9% White 20.6% Black or African American 12.9% Hispanic or Latinx 1.8% Asian

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1.4% Native American

Top Three Industries Nonprofit, Education & Government Manufacturing, Trade & Utilities Medical & Health Care

Community Engagement Build a relationship with the Alamance County community through the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement. Each year, the center partners with more than 80 local community organizations, including nonprofits, schools and government agencies.

Learn more www.elon.edu/service

How does Elon, N.C., and the greater Alamance County compare to your hometown?

(Use www.census.gov/quickfacts as a quick reference tool.)

The fight song is played to the tune of F.E. Bigelow’s march, “Our Director.”

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FIND YOUR COMMUNITY

Finding your communities on campus will be an important part of your experience at Elon and there are many places to start. We identify a few communities here but these are just a sample of the opportunities. For a more comprehensive list, explore www.elon.edu/diversity and PhoenixCONNECT. Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education (CREDE)

Isabella Cannon Global Education Center (GEC)

The CREDE is a place of support for ALANAM (African American/ Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan Native and Multiracial) communities. They are the convener of student diversity education campus-wide.

The GEC helps international students navigate their life at Elon, from application through graduation and everything in between. Additionally, the GEC helps all Elon students find community around the world through a multitude of study abroad and Study USA programs.

El Centro

Center for Access and Success (CAS)

El Centro is a casual place to hang out but also engage in a vibrant mix of programs aimed to unite, strengthen and celebrate Elon’s Latinx/Hispanic community.

CAS serves students from all backgrounds, empowering them through peer and administrative support to ensure they have the opportunity to fully participate in the rich experiences Elon offers.

Gender and LGBTQIA Gender and The Center Center (GLC) Disabilities Resources LGBTQIA Center for Race, (GLC) The Gender and LGBTQIA Center Disabilities Resources Ethnicity, and Diversity serves to engage students in accommodates qualified Education creating intentionally inclusive students with disabilities Isabella Cannon (CREDE) Global Education communities around gender, in order to provide them Center sexuality and intersections with appropriate access to (GEC) Center for of identity.

Elon’s buildings, programs Access and and services as they Success Trui Center for Relitransition to college life on a (CAS) gious and Spiritual Life CENTERS Truitt university campus.

The Truitt Center encourages www.elon.edu/diversity Center for students to honor the PhoenixCONNECT Religious and spiritual dimension of life, This online hub houses a Spiritual Disabilities respect religious and cultural sortable and searchable list Life Resources Center for differences, deepen and explore of the more than 250 clubs and Equity and faith traditions and worldviews, organizations at Inclusive embrace the present with responsibility Elon. This site will Excellence and the future with hope, and live the help prepare you for principles they value. the Org Fair and find out what is happening around campus.

How will you become a part of Elon’s community?

Complete the following “I am” statement with characteristics, roles you might have, social identities or activities you participate in.

Example: I am Muslim. I am creative. I am the first of my family to go to college. I am a soccer player.

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Colonnades Neighborhood is centered around innovation and sustainability. More than 400 first-year and sophomore students live in the five buildings. Here you can take a shared class, engage in similar interests and participate in themed events around sustainability, entrepreneurship, business and more.

East Neighborhood is the newest addition to the residential experience and is the hub for civic engagement and social innovation. It is home to approximately 300 first-year students who engage in conversations and events focused around social and political issues. They practice the skills needed to be active global citizens.

Danieley Center Neighborhood, named after the late and much beloved President Emeritus J. Earl Danieley, highlights his legacy by providing you with the opportunity to explore aspects of leadership. The neighborhood is home to approximately 650 first-year students and sophomores living in flats and apartments.

Historic Neighborhood is located in the crossroads of campus and houses a variety of traditional-style residential rooms. Focused on the traditions and history of Elon, the Historic Neighborhood is in the heart of campus and home to approximately 650 firstyear students.

Loy Center, Oaks, Park Place and Station at Mill Point neighborhoods are where sophomores, juniors and seniors make their home in apartments or housestyle living. Loy Center is home to students involved in fraternities and sororities. Oaks focuses on the Elon Experiences: study abroad, internships, leadership, service and undergraduate research. Residents in Station at Mill Point engage in career development and capstone experiences as they prepare to be Elon alumni. Residents of Park Place enjoy residential apartment-style living.

Global Neighborhood is home to approximately 600 first-year and sophomore students. Each of the five buildings, referred to as “houses,” are given the names of rivers around the world to represent the neighborhood’s global perspective. The global engagement theme is an integral part of the activities experienced here, from dinners and conversation with peers and faculty to an international film series and more.

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Since its founding in 1889, Elon University has established a history steeped in traditions—from the annual Commencement to the weekly College Coffee gatherings. Learn more about Elon’s traditions:

CALL TO HONOR

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EL N Search for the following words: Turning Twenty-One Long Live Elon Numen Lumen The Bricks

Festival of Lights Call to Honor Phoenix Acorn

College Coffee Convocation Elon Day

Well Connected Under the Oaks Oak Sapling

Download the Elon Guides app

Attend at least one Late Night Elon event

Rock Elon gear, especially on Phoenix Fridays!

Meet with a member of the CONNECTions Team

Follow Elon on social media Try Chef Candace’s famous mac & cheese Cheer with the Phoenix Phanatics at Elon sporting events Attend New Student Convocation Work out in Campus Recreation and Wellness Take a group fitness class Attend a Student Union Board event Go to the Homecoming Concert

Play bingo and win Eat late-night breakfast while studying for finals Get dressed up for the Elon Ball Be challenged on Elon’s Challenge Course Take an adventure with Elon Outdoors Grab a blanket and relax on Young Commons Complete the Well Connected Challenge

Take a walk in the Elon Forest

Complete your Elon Job Network profile and search for on- and off-campus jobs and internships

Visit Loy Farm

Dance the night away at ElonTHON

Take a faculty/staff member to coffee or lunch with Side Swipes

Take a walk with Relay for Life

Attend other Homecoming events (Oct. 16-18)

Study abroad

Invite your family to Family Weekend (Oct. 23-25)

Attend the Org Fair

Share and show your love for Elon on Elon Day

See a movie in Turner Theatre

ADD YOUR OWN!

Eat at Midnight Meals Cheer on Elon athletes Attend a neighborhood event Volunteer and serve in the greater Elon/ Burlington community Tailgate at least once during football season Attend a Department of Performing Arts production Take a selfie with the Phoenix Visit Smitty’s for homemade ice cream Attend Fall Convocation See a presentation on SURF Day Attend the President’s Holiday Party

get connected. stay involved.

In your first six weeks get “Well Connected” by forming relationships with new people and taking advantage of the various resources and positive activities at Elon.

Participating in the Well Connected Challenge will help you become involved in positive activities, meet people, make healthy choices about how you spend your time, and allow you to explore new experiences and opportunities. Engage the challenge, get well connected and learn about Elon and all it has to offer. www.elon.edu/WellConnected

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Your Phoenix Bucket List

Common Reading

The Common Reading is one of the intellectual cornerstones of your first-year experience at Elon. You are expected to read the book over the summer. Once you are on campus, the Common Reading will form the basis of deep, intellectual study and reflection in a variety of academic and residential contexts.

An excerpt from “Biased” by Jen

nifer L. Eberhardt, the 2020-2

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Dad like ks loo guy “Hey, that might be referring to. looked around for anyone else Everett thing like Daddy—not in any way. I the plane.

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The Common Reading at Elon

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I was on the brink of being upset. “Why would you say that?�

I asked as gently as I could. “You know Daddy wouldn’t rob a plane.� “Yes,� he said. “I know .� “Well, why did you say that?� This time my voice dropped an octave and turned sharp.

Everett looked up at me with a really sad face and said very solemnly, “I don’t know why I said that. I don’t know why I was thinking that.�

Just telling that story reminded me of how much that mom ent hurt. I took a deep breath, and when I looked back out at the crowd in the auditorium, I saw that the expressions had changed.

Their eyes had softened. They were no longer uniformed police officers, and I was no longer a university researcher. We were parents, unable to protect our children from a world that is often bewildering and frightening, a world that influences them so profoundly, so insidiously, and so unconsciously that they—and we—don’t know why we think the way we do.

With a heavy heart, I continued with my point: “We are living with such severe racial stratification that even a five-year-old can tell us what’s supposed to happen next. Even with no malice—even with no hatred—the black-crime association made its way into the mind of my five-year-old son, into all of our children, into all of us.�

Excerpted from Biased by Jennifer L. Eberhardt, PhD. Copy right Š 2019 by Jennifer L. Eberhardt, PhD. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be repro duced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

Ready to read more? Purchase your copy of the Comm on Reading in your preferred format (audio, e-text or print) from your preferred books eller.

1. The Common Reading author is coming to campus in September, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. What questions would you ask? Write it here, then submit it to commonreading@elon.edu.

2. In addition to the Common Reading Lecture and First-Year Forums, what are some other ways you might engage the Common Reading during your first year at Elon in and out of the classroom?

3. A er you a end the Common Reading Lecture, share your reflections from the talk here.

First-Year Foundations

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Challenge yourself. Find your passion. Engage the world.

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The hallmark of an Elon education is the Core Curriculum. These connected courses provide students with opportunities to study across disciplines, develop critical thinking skills, become effective communicators and engage in transformative learning experiences. The outcome? Elon graduates are prepared for lives of meaning and careers in every field.

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– Connie Ledoux Book, President

ACADEMICS AT ELON Elon Core Curriculum Elon Core Curriculum provides each Elon student with coursework in the arts and sciences that is crucial to a globally aware, engaged citizenry in a democratic society. Through courses in the Core Curriculum, you explore new ideas, expand your view of the world and develop essential skills such as critical thinking, effective communication and problem solving to complement your major(s) and prepare you for a fulfilling life beyond Elon.

The First-Year Foundations are the beginning of your academic journey through the Core Curriculum. Elon’s First-Year Foundations courses introduce you to the arts and sciences in small, writing-intensive, interactive courses where students are encouraged to critically explore the world around them.

These courses provide opportunities to work closely with peers and faculty.

Foundation courses are connected through the Common Reading, and they help you understand and use information, become a better consumer of knowledge, and draw conclusions and evaluate arguments based on available evidence.

COR 110: The Global Experience is a first-year seminar in which you explore personal and social responsibility in domestic and global contexts. In

Belk Library is open 143 hours a week to serve visitors whose average weekly attendance totals 10,150.

developing your own view of the world and its many peoples, societies and environments, you can evaluate the complex relationships that may both promote and obstruct human interaction. The course emphasizes critical thinking and creativity and is focused on contemporary and pressing issues as informed by their historical contexts. The seminar is inquiry-based, writing intensive and taught from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.

ENG 110 Writing: Argument & Inquiry marks the starting point for you to read, think and write critically as members of academic disciplines and as citizens of communities and the world. Writing faculty will engage you with big ideas and issues that affect our communities to help you understand and harness the power of writing to effect change in the world. Much more than “just a requirement,” this course is a special opportunity to focus exclusively on writing, and small class sizes allow you to work closely with your writing professors and peers to develop your own writing style and repertoire.

STS 110: Introduction to Statistical Reasoning is designed to prepare you to be consumers of statistics rather than producers of statistics. In a world that increasingly relies on and produces big data, this course provides an introductory understanding of how decisions are made with data and the

limitations of those decisions. STS 110 faculty regularly use examples of data from across many disciplines and media sources to help you critically evaluate the conclusions drawn from such findings. You also learn statistical software to facilitate conceptual understanding of statistics and statistical reasoning. (Students may also satisfy the First-Year Foundations requirement in mathematics by taking STS 212: Statistics in Application, MTH 151: Calculus 1 or select higher MTH courses.)

World Languages Learn another language as part of the World Languages component of the Core Curriculum. Second-language learning allows you to engage with other cultures and enhances your ability to participate meaningfully in local, national and international settings.

Advanced study in another language deepens your ability to understand multiple perspectives on critical issues and problems.

Learn more about the World Language Assessment

View the 2020-21 Academic Catalog for the most up-to-date list of majors, minors and other academic programs.

Martha and Spencer Love School of Business Accounting Dual Degree (International Business) Economics Economic Consulting Entrepreneurship Finance International Business Management Marketing

School of Communications Cinema and Television Arts (BA/BFA) Communication Design Journalism Media Analytics Sport and Event Management Strategic Communications

School of Education Adventure, Health, and Physical Education Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Middle Grades Education Science Education Secondary Education Programs Special Education

Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences Acting (BFA*) * *) Anthropology Applied Mathematics Art (BA/BFA*) * *) Art History Arts Administration Astronomy Astrophysics Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Computer Science

Dance Performance and Choreography (BFA*) * *) Dance Science Drama & Theatre Studies Engineering English Environmental and Ecological Science Environmental and Sustainability Studies Exercise Science French History Human Service Studies Independent Major International and Global Studies Mathematics Music Education* Music in Liberal Arts Music Performance* Music Production and Recording Arts* Music Theatre (BFA*) * *) Philosophy Physics Policy Studies Political Science Professional Writing and Rhetoric Psychology Public Health Studies Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Statistics Theatrical Design and Technology*

Business Administration Classical Studies Coaching Criminal Justice Digital Art Game Design Geographic Information Systems Geography German Studies Interreligious Studies Italian Studies Jazz Studies Jewish Studies Latin American Studies Leadership Studies Middle East Studies Multimedia Authoring Music Music Technology Neuroscience Peace and Conflict Studies Philosophy, Politics and Economics Photography Piano Pedagogy Poverty and Social Justice Professional Sales Professional Writing Studies Supply Chain Management Teaching and Learning Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Theatre Arts Wellness and Health Education Women’s, Gender & Sexualities Studies

* *Audition, portfolio or interview required

Pre-Professional Programs

Additional Minors Adventure Based Learning African & African-American Studies American Studies Asian Studies Astronomy

Accelerated Pathways to PA and DPT Elon Alamance Health Partners Health Professions Legal Professions Military Science/ROTC Nonprofit Leadership Peace Corps Prep

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Majors, Minors and Academic Programs

Elon 101

The academic advising office, located in the Koenigsberger Learning Center in Belk Library, is open Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Appointments can be scheduled in person or by phone at 336-278-6500. www.elon.edu/advising

COURSE REGISTRATION First-Year Students The first step to course registration is to complete the First-Year Course Request form. The Office of Academic Advising will take the information you provide and create a class schedule for your first semester at Elon.

Students who have paid their enrollment deposit receive access to the course request form on May 6, 2020. The deadline for submission is June 1, 2020. You will receive your first semester schedules in late July. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Academic Advising at 336-278-6500 or email courserequest@elon.edu.

Transfer Students Accepted transfer students complete an academic advising survey about past college experiences and current academic interests. The Transfer Student Coordinator provides you with personalized advising information to assist with course selection and registration.

Complete Your Personal & Placement Information This section asks you questions about: Possible major of interest World Languages interest and previous experience Past classes that may transfer to Elon: Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and/or Dual Enrollment More

ELON 101 All first-year students are enrolled in our ELN 101: First-Year Advising Seminar course. The instructor for your ELN 101 course is also your academic adviser, so you’ll be spending a lot of time with them in your first semester. You will write a letter to your adviser to introduce yourself. This letter can also be very helpful when the advising office builds your fall schedule.

Elon 101 Instructor name and contact information:

Elon 101 TA name and contact information:

Discover Your Options through the Elon Core Curriculum The Elon Core Curriculum is Elon University’s general education program.

All students will be enrolled in one of our first-year seminars (COR 110 or ENG 110).

Explore the other options so you can tell us a little about what you would like to try in your first semester.

Explore Your Options for Major and Core Courses

credit for advanced placement

Learn more about credit for Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or CLEP examinations, as well as domestic and international transfer credit.

You will be able to review the list of majors and courses that are recommended for students considering those options. You will also have an opportunity to explore Core Curriculum options that are common for first-year students. You will create a Course Cart of 12 classes. But remember – you can’t take them all at once. Later on, there is a “Review” page that allows you to re-order the courses to let us know which classes are at the top of your list.

Get to know an Elon faculty or staff member by inviting them to a free lunch through the SIDE Swipe program.

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Academic Advising and Planning

Achieve Meaningful Academic Results Supporting Your Academic Success

Academic Advising Belk Library/Personal Librarian Program Campus Rec & Wellness

Counseling Services

Disabilities Resources

Learning Assistance Teaching & Learning Technologies/ Media Services Student Health Services Student Professional Development Center Writing Center

Writing

Wellness/Well-being Support

Tutoring (1-on-1 and group sessions)

Test Taking/Test Anxiety

Supplemental Advising

Study Strategies/ Academic Skills

Research Support

Multimedia Support/ Equipment Check-out

Career Planning/ Major Exploration

Academic Accommodations

Academic Support

Appointments

Deep, meaningful learning is about challenge—pushing yourself and your peers to be fully present and engaged in the academic community. We know you can rise to the challenges, but learning takes hard work, persistence, time and teamwork. At Elon, we are commi ed to your academic success and provide a variety of supports to engage with you as you develop your skills and grow to meet challenges, learn from success and failure, and make your way as independent, self-directed learners.

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AS YOU PREPARE TO JOIN THE ELON COMMUNITY, CONSIDER ADOPTING THESE HABITS FROM DAY ONE ON CAMPUS:

Be reflective. Reflect on what made you a successful high school student while also considering ways you’d like to improve as a college student. For example, you might have a solid preparation strategy for tests, but you might also need a li le help organizing your busy life.

Be present in class. A ending class is just the start. Engage with instructors and peers, ask questions and approach each class meeting as an opportunity to move forward as a student.

Be willing to seek help. No one expects you to succeed alone.

When challenges arise, ask for help and use the many resources available to you.

Be open to a challenge. Be willing to venture outside your comfort zone so that you can grow as a student.

LEARNING ASSISTANCE OFFERS A NUMBER OF RESOURCES TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS.

Walk-in Tutoring: No appointment necessary! Available to students in accounting, computer science, economics, general chemistry, calculus, physics and statistics.

By-appointment Tutoring: Make a one-on-one appointment with a tutor for many other classes at Elon.

Learning Strategies Tutoring: Learning Strategies Tutors help students build skills that are useful for any course. For example, these tutors can help you put together a preparation plan for an upcoming assignment or exam, identify ineffective study strategies and find ways to prepare more effectively, adopt be er note-taking strategies, improve your time management and more.

Learning Assistance Consultation: Need help but not sure where to start? Schedule a consultation with the director of Learning Assistance.

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Live Well. Stay Healthy.

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STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS

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e know student wellness and student success are closely connected. Health is about the whole you, encompassing mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being. Elon provides holistic student health and wellness resources, education and outreach, as well as crisis response. Being intentional about taking care of yourself includes such things as getting enough sleep and engaging in activities you enjoy. Our goal is to provide you with support and opportunities to help you develop the autonomy, personal responsibility and resiliency to excel.

Health Records & Continuity of Care If you are connected with a treatment provider/specialist and may require ongoing care while enrolled at Elon, we encourage you to proactively discuss a continuity of care plan with your provider and contact health and/or counseling services if you have questions regarding local providers. Find forms, requirements and directions: www.elon.edu/health

Student Well-being You are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to expand your knowledge and awareness about behaviors that help you thrive and to be informed about decisions that can hinder your success. Programs focusing on holistic health, substance use education and prevention, consent and bystander intervention are just some of the opportunities to help you make informed decisions that are best for your health and well-being.

It’s not uncommon to sometimes feel overwhelmed when adjusting to college, so pay attention to your stress levels.

If you are having trouble, notice you’re feeling down or are worried about a friend, talk with your resident assistant or with a staff or faculty member. Seek out counseling, a chaplain or a mentor if you need support. Elon has many resources that can provide support and assistance as you work through a difficult situation. www.elon.edu/shareyoucare

Health Insurance Elon University requires all students who are U.S. citizens to be in compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Students must submit documentation of ACA compliance by providing one of the following: documentation of current insurance that meets ACA requirements or documentation of having paid any penalties for non-insurance enrollment.

Elon does not offer health insurance for students who are U.S. citizens.

International students should contact the Isabella Cannon Center for Global Education for information regarding health insurance.

Educational & Awareness Programs Elon requires all incoming students to complete three online education programs. These courses provide a foundation to consider life choices and how to support a safe and healthy community. The programs also include important information on key university policies, resources and support services.

There are many useful self-help resources, including a mental health screening tool, available online at www.elon.edu/counseling.

The alcohol education program helps students explore the role of alcohol in the collegiate experience in order to better understand the importance of making responsible choices.

DiversityEdu encourages students to reflect upon engaging across differences.

The sexual assault prevention program addresses gender-based violence, including sexual assault, sexual harassment and stalking. It also teaches students about consent, the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships, and offers strategies students can use to prevent harmful behaviors. More information about these programs will be sent to students in mid-July.

Take care of the whole you

What are some ways you can nourish your mind, body and spirit during your first few weeks at Elon?

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What brought you joy during your first week at Elon?

What would you like to do differently next week?

SPIRIT

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336-278-5555 for non-emergencies; 911 for emergencies Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Use emergency phones/call boxes for immediate connection to Campus Safety

Student Life Emergency Response System Administrative response and support after hours or on weekends Professional staff trained to manage personal crisis situations needing immediate action Access by calling Campus Safety and Police at 336-278-5555

Student Care & Outreach Works closely with students to provide specialized support and care during times of struggle Submit a care referral www.elon.edu/shareyoucare 336-278-7200

Campus Recreation & Wellness (RecWell) More than 20 different intramural sports at various competitive levels, as well as club sports which compete against other collegiate teams Quality fitness and recreational experiences such as exercise classes, racquetball and table tennis Three facilities across campus as well as outdoor fields Elon Outdoors invites outdoor enthusiasts to participate in adventure-based learning opportunities www.elon.edu/recwell

Health Services Provided in partnership with Cone Health-Alamance Regional Medical Center Offers comprehensive evaluation, treatment and referrals for health maintenance, acute illness or injury, and chronic conditions www.elon.edu/health or 336-278-7230

Counseling Services A brief therapy model to provide psychological support and crisis intervention Sessions by appointment, except in situations involving acute mental health crises Individual and group counseling, crisis services, access to online resources, workshops and referrals to local providers Students in need of a psychiatric evaluation and/or medication management may meet with a clinician to discuss options www.elon.edu/counseling or 336-278-7280

Safeline Confidential For those who have experienced or are experiencing identitybased bias, discrimination or harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence or stalking Call 336-278-3333

LiveSafe App Access two-way communication with Campus Safety & Police Receive important broadcast notifications Invite others to “virtually escort� you

Register for E-Alerts Receive urgent news on your cell phone and/or email Primary source for campus crisis information including notifications about emergencies, class cancellations and inclement weather Sign up www.elon.edu/e-alert

Part of staying healthy is having a constellation of mentors to support you as you learn and grow at Elon. Consider who is in your constellation currently, and who you will seek out to add to your constellation. Mentors can be peers, faculty, staff, religious leaders, family members, community leaders, etc. These are people who li you up, help guide you, support you in tough moments and challenge you to grow and dig deeper.

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Orientation

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

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our Elon experience begins with Move-in Day and New Student Orientation Aug. 21-24, 2020. These four days are filled with activities and sessions that acclimate you to Elon’s intellectual and social communities. We encourage you to take full advantage of all the events, have fun, meet new people and get excited for the adventure that awaits you on your Elon journey.

We intentionally build an orientation experience that keeps students busy to help ensure you will have all the tools and knowledge needed to help ease your transition into Elon. Lean into your orientation experience and be ready to become a Phoenix!

We encourage families to attend the family program that runs parallel to the student program and ends after the Farewell Picnic lunch on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020.

Campus resources, transition seminars and opportunities to network with other families and Elon faculty and staff will be highlights of the program.

Orientation Pre-Registration While participation is expected, please pre-register in advance for New Student Orientation at www.elon.edu/elonbound. When you pre-register, you will have an opportunity to buy a T-shirt ($10) and Farewell Picnic tickets ($15) for your family. The Farewell Picnic takes place Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, and provides an opportunity for students and families to eat together one last time before families depart campus (please note, students do not need tickets to the picnic).

Move-in For move-in, it is important that all students and families arrive at their designated time based on students’ residence hall assignment. Due to the high volume of traffic expected on Move-in Day please follow the specific driving directions for your assigned residential area/residence hall, not your GPS, to get to campus. You can find move-in times, turn-by-turn directions and map on the next page.

Your Orientation Leader Your orientation leader is a sophomore, junior or senior who is excited and ready to welcome you to campus.

These passionate student leaders are your guides throughout New Student Orientation and beyond. They have been trained in peer leadership, campus

resources, academic expectations and campus traditions and are truly dedicated to using their skills, passion and love for Elon to help with your college transition. You will meet your orientation leader on the first day of orientation and spend the weekend getting to know them and members of your group.

Elon Guides Want to get all things New Student Orientation on your smartphone?

There’s an app for that! The New Student Orientation Guide has all the information you need. Download the guide on your smartphone for access to your summer checklist, orientation details, a comprehensive NSO schedule, an interactive campus map and more.

1. Download the free “Elon Guides” app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

2. Download the Elon Orientation ’20 Guide under the list of “Public Guides”.

If you cannot find it, search for “Elon Orientation” in the search bar.

3. Tap the “Get this Guide” button.

4. When prompted, enable push notifications to get important lastminute news and updates.

AFTER JULY 23, FILL IN THIS SECTION: My move-in time:

My designated driving directions:

My orientation leader name and contact information (shared during New Student Orientation):

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PREPARING FOR MOVE-IN AND NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION IS AN EXCITING TIME FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. TAKE A FEW MOMENTS AND REFLECT ...

1. What are you excited or nervous about?

2. What are three fun facts about yourself that you can share with others when you meet them?

Orientation

Day One To-Do List:

Set up/decorate my room

Make a new friend

Meet my roommate(s)

Get added to my orientation group's GroupMe and my community GroupMe set up by my RA Attend my Neighborhood Welcome and floor meeting Have fun at the late night program

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Be sure to check out Elon Bound online for more in-depth and up-to-date information:

elon.edu/elonbound

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Driving Directions to Elon To accommodate more than 1,700 students and families traveling to Elon, please follow the directions below based on your residence hall assignment. We ask that you use these specific directions rather than a GPS, as there will be atypical traffic pa erns and road closures within Elon’s campus on Move-in Day. East Neighborhood Interstate 85/40 to Exit 141, Huffman Mill Rd. From Southbound 85/40, turn RIGHT. From Northbound 85/40, turn LEFT. Proceed north on Huffman Mill Rd. through Church St. Huffman Mill Rd. turns into Shadowbrook Dr. north of Church St. Continue on Shadowbrook Dr. through intersections at Edgewood Ave. & Saddle Club Rd. Shadowbrook becomes Briarcliff Rd. Take a LEFT at the next light, Front St. (≈2.5 miles from exit 141) Continue on Front St. for 1 mile.

Take a LEFT immediately past the railroad tracks on Lebanon Ave. Turn RIGHT onto Antioch Ave. You will unload at the designated area with the help of staff before moving your car to long-term parking.

Hook, Brannock, Barney Buildings and Kenan and Cannon Pavilions Interstate 85/40 to Exit 140, University Dr. From Southbound 85/40, turn RIGHT. From Northbound 85/40, turn LEFT. Go straight through the first light (Target shopping center will be on the left).

Turn RIGHT at the second light onto Rural Retreat Rd. (≈1 mile from exit 140).

Turn LEFT at the light onto St. Mark’s Church Rd. and continue for 2.1 miles (St. Mark’s Church Rd. turns into S. Williamson Ave. after crossing Church St.).

Turn RIGHT onto Lebanon Ave. immediately after crossing the railroad tracks. Hook/Brannock/Barney will be directed to the designated unloading zone before moving your car to long-term parking.

Kenan & Cannon Pavilions will be directed past Hook/Brannock/Barney unloading zone and will enter the parking lot on the left.

You will unload at the designated area with the help of staff before moving your car into long-term parking.

Global Neighborhood Interstate 85/40 to Exit 140, University Dr. From Southbound 85/40, turn RIGHT. From Northbound 85/40, turn LEFT. Proceed straight on University Dr. for approximately 4.5 miles.

Turn RIGHT onto O’Kelly Ave. Continue around the traffic circle to the right onto Phoenix Dr. Signage and staff members will direct you to unloading and check-in areas.

Colonnades Neighborhood and Danieley Neighborhood Interstate 85/40 to Exit 141, Huffman Mill Rd. From Southbound 85/40, turn RIGHT. From Northbound 85/40, turn LEFT. Proceed north on Huffman Mill Rd. for 2.7 miles, going through Church St. (Huffman Mill Rd. turns into Shadowbrook Dr. north of Church St.) Continue on Shadowbrook Dr. through intersections at Edgewood Ave. & Saddle Club Rd. (Shadowbrook becomes Briarcliff Rd.) Take a LEFT onto York Rd. and cross over the railroad tracks.

After 0.6 miles, turn LEFT onto E. Haggard Ave. You will see Elon’s Gerald Francis Center on the right after you turn.

After 0.4 miles on E. Haggard Ave. turn RIGHT onto Danieley Way entering the Danieley Center area. Signage and staff members will direct you to unloading and check-in areas.

West, Virginia, Sloan, Smith and Carolina Interstate 85/40 to Exit 140, University Dr. From Southbound 85/40, turn RIGHT. From Northbound 85/40, turn LEFT. Proceed straight on University Dr. Continue on University Dr. for approximately 4 miles.

Turn right onto N. Williamson Ave. Turn right into the parking lot for Schar Center. Signage and staff members will direct you to unloading and check-in areas near West, Virginia, Sloan, Smith and Carolina.

Off-Campus Transfer Students & Commuter Students Transfer students who are living on campus should check-in at your Residential Neighborhood.

Interstate 85/40 to Exit 140, University Dr. From Southbound 85/40, turn RIGHT. From Northbound 85/40, turn LEFT. Proceed straight on University Dr. for approximately 4.5 miles.

Turn RIGHT onto O’Kelly Ave. Moseley Center will be on your right. Transfers & Commuters living off-campus should park in the Inman Admissions Welcome Center parking lot and proceed to check-in at the Orientation Headquarters inside Moseley Center.

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Every member of Elon University has the right to live and learn in an atmosphere of trust and support. Responsibility for maintaining these values in our community rests with each member.

Values that promote this atmosphere include:

HONESTY

Be truthful in your academic work and in your relationships.

INTEGRITY

Be trustworthy, fair and ethical.

RESPONSIBILITY

Be accountable for your actions and your learning.

RESPECT

Be civil. Value the dignity of each person. Honor the physical and intellectual property of others.

Set your course. Follow your path. Reach your goals.