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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. 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 informed decisions.
Act
“do something”
be active intellectually, physically, socially, mentally, culturally and spiritually
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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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 January 5.
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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 when you arrive on campus.
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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
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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
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.
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“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
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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.)
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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 Truitt 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. I Am ... I Am ... I Am ... I Am ... I Am ...
E ast 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. 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.
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.
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.
G lobal 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. UN IVE
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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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Festival of Lights Call to Honor Phoenix Acorn
College Coffee Convocation Elon Day
Well Connected Under the Oaks Oak Sapling
Rock Elon gear, especially on Phoenix Fridays! Follow Elon on social media Try Chef Candace’s famous mac & cheese heer with the Phoenix Phanatics at Elon C sporting events Work out in Campus Recreation and Wellness Take a group fitness class Attend a Student Union Board event Go to the Homecoming Concert Attend other Homecoming events Take a walk in the Elon Forest Visit Loy Farm
Meet with a member of the Student Involvement Ambassadors 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 Complete your Elon Job Network profile and search for on- and off-campus jobs and internships Dance the night away at ElonTHON
ake a faculty/staff member to coffee T or lunch with Side Swipes
Take a walk with Relay for Life
Study abroad
Invite your family to Family Weekend
Attend the Org Fair
Share and show your love for Elon on Elon Day
See a movie in Turner Theatre Eat at Midnight Meals Cheer on Elon athletes Attend a neighborhood event olunteer and serve in the greater Elon/ V Burlington community Tailgate at least once during football season ttend a Department of Performing Arts A production Take a selfie with the Phoenix Visit Smitty’s for homemade ice cream Attend an event in the Elon University Speaker Series See a presentation on SURF Day Attend the President’s Holiday Party Attend at least one Late Night Elon event
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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. 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
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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 © 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. If you had the opportunity to ask the Common Reading author questions about the book or her wider research, what would you ask?
2. What are some ways you might engage with the Common Reading during your first year at Elon, in and out of the classroom?
3. S hare your initial reactions to the Common Reading 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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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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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. Spring semester registration begins in early December. A registration instruction packet will be mailed to you. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Academic Advising at 336-278-6500 or email courserequest@elon.edu.
ELON 101 A ll 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 schedule. Elon 101 Instructor name and contact information:
Elon 101 TA name and contact information:
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: ossible major of interest P World Languages interest and previous experience Past classes that may transfer to Elon: Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and/or Dual Enrollment More
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 committed 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:
B e 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 little help organizing your busy life.
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e present in class. Attending class is just the start. Engage with B instructors and peers, ask questions and approach each class meeting as an opportunity to move forward as a student. e willing to seek help. No one expects you to succeed alone. B When challenges arise, ask for help and use the many resources available to you. e open to a challenge. Be willing to venture outside your comfort zone B so that you can grow as a student.
EARNING ASSISTANCE OFFERS A NUMBER OF RESOURCES L TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS.
W alk-in Tutoring: No appointment necessary! Available to students in accounting, computer science, economics, general chemistry, calculus, physics and statistics.
B y-appointment Tutoring: Make a one-on-one appointment with a tutor for many other classes at Elon. L earning 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 better note-taking strategies, improve your time management and more.
L earning Assistance Consultation: Need help but not sure where to start? Schedule a consultation with the director of Learning Assistance.
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Learning Assistance
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.
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?
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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 dministrative response and support after hours or A 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 orks closely with students to provide specialized support W and care during times of struggle Submit a care referral www.elon.edu/shareyoucare 336-278-7200
Campus Recreation & Wellness (RecWell) ore than 20 different intramural sports at various M 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 rovided in partnership with Cone Health-Alamance Regional P 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 lift you up, help guide you, support you in tough moments and challenge you to grow and dig deeper. PEERS
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COMMUNITY MEMBERS others
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ELON UNIVERSITY: HONESTY, INTEGRITY, RESPONSIBILITY, AND RESPECT.
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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.