PURSUE SOMETHING GREATER elon.edu/as
EMBARK
on a Journey Elon’s academic programs integrate rigorous coursework with hands-on experiences and mentoring relationships. The goal is to promote personal and professional growth, helping you gain a deeper understanding of our world and the role you can play in building a brighter future.
Studies in the arts and sciences provide an excellent framework for a lifetime of professional success and personal fulfillment. All Elon students are introduced to the arts and sciences through the Elon Core Curriculum, which spans all four years of your college career. In addition, two-thirds of students graduate with at least one major or minor in the College of Arts and Sciences. As part of the Elon Curriculum, in the first year you will take courses in writing and mathematics as well as Elon’s signature course, “The Global Experience,” a seminar that examines global citizenship from a variety of academic disciplines. As an Elon College student, you’ll thrive on collaborations with faculty mentors both in and out of the classroom. Immersive experiences in research, global study, internships, service and leadership deepen the traditional classroom lessons and prepare you to become an ethical and ambitious leader in your chosen field. Surveys of employers consistently stress the need for intercultural skills, ethical reasoning and a desire and ability to pursue lifelong learning. The full Elon College experience—arts and sciences foundations, disciplinary knowledge, and mentored co-curricular experiences—ensures you will possess those skills and, in addition, join a tight-knit alumni network that spans the globe.
The dual-degree experience helped me to not only become a well-rounded engineer but also a great communicator. The arts and sciences component is not something an engineering student may be encouraged to explore at another university and I’ve found it invaluable in my career.” Ashley Davis ’08, associate director of health economics at RTI Health Solutions
I never planned to work in biotech or on cancer vaccines. My interest in chemistry and immunology came together at Elon and drove me to my Ph.D. project and ultimately led me on this path.” Geoffrey Lynn ’07, a biomedical scientist who is co-developing a personalized cancer vaccine and co-founded Avidea Technologies, where he is chief executive officer
B.S. in Engineering Elon offers a four-year degree in engineering in addition to a dual-degree program.
B.S. in Engineering—Biomedical Concentration B.S. in Engineering—Computing Concentration elon.edu/engineering
Elon hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. Only about 10% of colleges and universities in the U.S. shelter Phi Beta Kappa chapters. These chapters select only 10% of their arts and sciences graduates to join.
Bring Your Big Ideas
TO LIFE Elon College includes 20 academic departments organized into three branches.
Students in the Arts & Humanities explore the breadth and depth of human creativity and experience. Their work is published, performed and exhibited on campus, at national conferences and in international journals. Students create immersive art experiences, work within nine language programs and are leaders on the screen and in recording studios. Graduates act on Broadway, perform in TV and film, write for major publications, and attend graduate school at institutions including University of California – Berkeley, New York University and the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Natural, Mathematical & Computing Sciences students explore both the abstract and concrete structures of the universe. They frequently collaborate with faculty on multi-year research projects such as Elon BrainCARE, an ongoing initiative focused on concussions. Students are also actively involved in research related to sustainable food production, environmental studies and green architecture, and use the Elon Forest and Loy Farm as rich resources for hands-on learning.
Students studying the Social & Behavioral Sciences focus on human behavior and human relationships to understand social life and culture, including problems faced by humankind in the past, present and future. Active learning opportunities include the Elon Poll, where students conduct surveys on important economic and political issues in North Carolina and beyond. Poll results have appeared in The New York Times and The Washington Post, as well as on CNN and NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Students also conduct anthropological fieldwork in Belize, study abroad in the Middle East or engage in interdisciplinary projects focused on social and cultural human interaction in North Carolina.
While at Elon, I had the opportunity to participate in Elon BrainCARE, which focuses on concussion research and education. The experience helped develop my passion for science and provided an opportunity for me to lead my own research project, which I presented at local and national conferences.” Lauren Brown ’17, earned an M.S. in Exercise Science from University of Georgia in 2019 and is attending medical school at Medical College of Georgia
COLLEGE 45 Fields of Study Fields of study within the arts and sciences
Acting (BFA*) Anthropology Applied Mathematics Art (BA/BFA*) (Ceramics, Digital Art, Painting, Photography) Art History Arts Administration Astronomy Astrophysics Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Computer Science Dance Performance and Choreography (BFA*) Dance Science Drama & Theatre Studies Engineering – Four-year degree and dual degree English (Creative Writing, Literature, English Teacher Licensure) Environmental and Ecological Science Environmental and Sustainability Studies Environmental 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* *Audition required
Additional Minors African & African-American Studies American Studies Asian Studies Astronomy Classical Studies Creative Writing Criminal Justice Studies Digital Art Game Design Geographic Information Systems Geography German Studies Italian Studies Interreligious Studies Jazz Studies
Jewish Studies Latin American Studies Leadership Studies Literature Middle East Studies Music Technology Multimedia Authoring Neuroscience Peace and Conflict Studies Photography Poverty and Social Justice Professional Writing Studies Theatre Arts Women’s, Gender, and Sexualities Studies
Pre-professional & Post-Graduate Programs Accelerated Pathways to Graduate Programs (Physician Assistant Studies and Physical Therapy) Elon Alamance Health Partners Health Professions (Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, Pre-Dental, Pre-PT ) Legal Professions Military Science/ROTC Nonprofit Leadership Peace Corps Prep ‡ Students may also create their own course of study in the arts and sciences with an independent major.
ELON COLLEGE, the College of Arts and Sciences is home to 45 programs of study that will spark your intellectual curiosity. The knowledge and skills learned in your chosen field will prepare you well for a career or graduate study.
Make the Most of Your
ELON EXPERIENCE Fellows and Scholars programs in the arts and sciences offer exceptionally talented students opportunities for significant mentoring, undergraduate research and/or internships and civic engagement projects related to their field of study. The Elon College Fellows program recognizes 50 students studying any four-year major in the arts and sciences. Fellows take several multidisciplinary classes and engage in a two-year research project with a faculty mentor. All Fellows receive $5,500 annual scholarships plus a one-time $1,000 global study grant to support study abroad or Study USA. elon.edu/fellows
elon.edu/scholars
Students majoring in Elon’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering may apply to the Engineering Scholars program, a cohort experience for 20 future engineers. Engineering Scholars are challenged to design, prototype and test potential solutions to the complex problems facing our world today. Starting in the first-year, scholars collaborate with peers and faculty mentors to take on “Grand Challenges” developed by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE.) All Engineering Scholars receive a $5,500 annual scholarship plus a one-time $1,000 global study grant. elon.edu/engineeringscholars
Legal Professions Scholars and Health Professions Scholars are designed for students planning to pursue graduate studies in law or the health sciences. Fifteen scholars will be selected for each program and receive $4,500 annually. elon.edu/healthscholars
elon.edu/legalscholars
Fellows and Scholars programs require a separate application, which must be submitted by January 15 and becomes available following submission of the first-year application. Students may apply to a maximum of two Fellows and two Scholars programs but if selected, may participate in only one program.
ELON COLLEGE, the College of Arts and Sciences graduates: 90% are in positions related to career goals
of the Class of 2018 was employed, in graduate school or doing service within nine months of graduation
are attending graduate school or have post-graduate internships or fellowships
Nonprofit Org US Postage PAID Elon, NC Permit No. 1
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
About Elon Core Values: Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for engaged learning. Elon is a leader in global engagement and experiential education, with an emphasis on strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe. Elon is known for academic excellence across the curriculum, and for experiential learning programs in study abroad, undergraduate research, internships, leadership and service learning. Elon is ranked as a top-100 National University in the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” guide. Elon is #84 among the nation’s most prestigious comprehensive universities, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #11 most innovative national university. Elon is the only university recognized for excellence in all eight academic programs that “Focus on Student Success,” ranking #1 in study abroad and learning communities and #2 in first-year experiences and service learning.
336-278-3566 | admissions@elon.edu |
Academic Programs: Elon’s rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional and graduate programs. More than 440 full-time faculty members teach in 60-plus undergraduate majors, along with master’s programs in accounting, business administration, management, education, higher education, interactive media and physician assistant studies; and doctoral programs in physical therapy and law. Elon’s four-year graduation rate of 79 percent ranks in the top 8 percent of U.S. private universities. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12-1 and the average class size is 20. Schedule A Visit: Visit Elon, tour the campus and attend a class or talk with a professor. Schedule a campus experience at elon.edu/visitelon. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact the Office of Admissions if you have questions.
Elon University Admissions |
ElonAdmissions |
elonuniversity