THE ELON EXPERIENCES
Inquisitive minds Active learning An Elon education will challenge the way you see the world and help you become an advocate for global change. You will shape the course of your studies and learn through immersive experiences. That’s what we mean in our mission statement when we say Elon is “an academic community that transforms mind, body and spirit.” Elon’s curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, and emphasizes experiential learning through the university’s signature program, The Elon Experiences. Each of the five experiences connects your education to the real world by putting your knowledge into practice.
Study Abroad Research Service Internships Leadership
Elon supports learning wherever it occurs. Whether it’s by developing challenging programs, or pledging financial support for you to fully engage in The Elon Experiences, Elon provides opportunities for you to become a lifelong learner.
BRENNA HUMPHRIES “This summer I had an awesome experience interning at Google Headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. As an international business major, it was great to be right in the heart of Silicon Valley, a ending weekly meetings with Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. As a member of the Online Sales team, I assisted mediumsized companies with their online advertising needs. I also helped perform various research projects in order to forecast where the business is headed. Of course, I enjoyed all of Google’s luxurious benefits such as free massages, 5-star dining and complimentary transportation.”
Elon students intern at major corporations. Here's just a sample: British Museum CNN Credit Suisse Department of Defense Duke Clinical Research Institute ESPN Food Network Interpol Lockheed Martin
Metropolitan Museum of Art Mercedes-Benz USA MTV National Geographic New England Patriots PricewaterhouseCoopers The Colbert Report The White House Volvo North America 9
5,225 1 undergraduate students
691
7
of only
Undergraduate Schools
private
Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences
universities in the U.S. with
Martha and Spencer Love School of Business
accredited schools of
School of Communications
business, communications,
School of Education
education, law and a chapter
graduate students
of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s
5 graduate programs oldest and most prestigious academic honor society.
INSIDE ELON Elon students come from
48
states, the District of Columbia and
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average class size
13:1
21
student to faculty ratio
other
countries.
#1
86%
of full-
time faculty have school
"Focused on Their
a Ph.D. or terminal degree
Undergrads” U.S.News & World Report
classes taught
One of the nation’s
top
50
100%
by faculty (not graduate students)
“Best
Value” private universities – Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine
150 student organizations: 25+ honor societies, 23 national More than
fraternities and sororities, “The Leader in
and more than enough
Engaged Learning”
activities and clubs to keep
– Newsweek-Kaplan
you busy and enjoying
college guide
campus life.
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Majors Academic Majors Acting (BA/BFA*) Anthropology Applied Mathematics Art (BA/BFA*) (Ceramics, Digital Art, Painting, Photography) Art History Arts Administration Biochemistry Biology Business (Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Dual Degree) Chemistry Communications (Strategic Communications, Media Arts and Entertainment, Communication Science) Computer Science Dance Performance and Choreography (BFA)* Dance Science Economics Education (Early Childhood Education, Elementary, Middle Grades, Secondary, Special Education) Engineering – Dual Degree (Engineering Physics, Engineering Mathematics, Biophysics/Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Environmental Studies/Environmental Engineering) English (Professional Writing and Rhetoric, Creative Writing, Literature, English Teacher Licensure) Environmental and Ecological Science Environmental Studies Exercise Science French History Human Service Studies Independent Major Information Science International Economics International Studies Journalism (Print/Online News, Broadcast News) Mathematics Music* Music Education* Music Performance* Music Technology* Music Theatre (BFA*) Philosophy
Physical Education and Health Physics Political Science Psychology Public Administration Public Health Studies Religious Studies Science Education Sociology Spanish Sport and Event Management Statistics Theatre Studies Theatrical Design and Production* *Audition, portfolio or interview required.
Additional Minors African/African-American Studies American Studies Asian Studies Business Administration Classical Studies Coaching Criminal Justice Digital Art Environmental and Sustainability Studies Geographic Information Systems Geography German Studies Italian Studies Jazz Studies Jewish Studies Latin American Studies Leadership Studies Multimedia Authoring Neuroscience Non-Violence Studies Professional Sales Professional Writing Public Health Sciences Women’s/Gender Studies *Audition, portfolio or interview required.
Pre-professional Programs Prelaw Pre-Health Professions (Premedical, Pre-veterinary, Pre-dentistry, Pre-physical therapy)
Graduate Programs MBA DPT M.Ed. J.D. M.A. Interactive Media M.S. Physician Assistant Studies (beginning January 2013)
ALIE GIRVIN Major: Science Education with a Biology Concentration
with helping her make the leap from an intimidated student to a confident educator.
Meet Alie. She’s a teacher by day and a NCAA conferencewinning track and field athlete by evening (and weekend). A
A course in classroom management taught Alie the importance
super hero? No, she says, her schedule is just great practice for
of flexible planning to meet the needs of students who learn in
life as a full-time educator.
different ways.
Alie was recruited to Elon for her athletic talent, but says it
“The same approach doesn’t work with every student. Once I
was the School of Education that sealed the deal.
was in the classroom, I was continually accessing my technique and thinking of new ways to bring the content to students,” she
“Teaching is in my blood; there are so many teachers in my
says. “I didn’t want to bore my faster learners or leave my
family,” she says. “I knew it was what I wanted to do; but to be
slower learners behind.”
honest, in the beginning, the thought of standing in front of a class was terrifying.”
Alie says she expected to love working with students but was pleased to find she had a built-in support network of Elon
Not anymore.
professors and other teachers in her school.
As a student teacher, Alie taught biology to a wide range of
“It wasn’t always easy. High schoolers want to talk,” she says.
learners. She even spent a month teaching AP Environmental
“But that was another good lesson for me. There will be tough
Science. She credits her mentors in the School of Education
days, and that’s just part of it.”
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In 2011 Elon will break ground for a new multifaith center. The center will be a place for prayer, meditation and reflection in the heart of campus, respecting the differing customs of students' religious and spiritual traditions.
TOORIALEY FAZLY AND MASON SKLUT | Be er Together: A Multi-Faith Community Toorialey and Mason find common ground
found simply living together was the
represented the story of Ishmael, a common
in the details of daily life. The two men
perfect impetus to faith conversations.
figure in the Hebrew Bible and the Quran.
come from faith backgrounds that can seem diametrically opposed. And that, they both say, is exactly the problem. “I feel like whenever you hear about Jews
Toorialey asked Mason about his Hebrew
Outside of their room, Mason and
class, and as Mason began to speak a few
Toorialey enjoy weekly gatherings with
words Toorialey realized he could understand
other students. They talk about religious
some of the language. So they kept going.
stereotypes, share knowledge about faith
and Muslims in the media, they’re presented
Linguistic similarities helped Toorialey
holidays and learn again and again
as enemies, but that’s not the case,” Mason
decipher about 50 percent of the conversation.
that the key to tolerance is education.
says. “We really grew up as neighbors.”
On another day, Toorialey was enjoying a
“There are thousands of similarities
traditional Afghan dish and offered to share
among all of us. We’re be er off if we
interest in religion, which led them to the
with Mason. As they ate, Toorialey told Mason
just focus on those,” Toorialey says.
Be er Together community. They soon
about the meaning of the ingredients, which
Toorialey and Mason both have a strong
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Join one of Elon’s club teams and compete with top East Coast schools such as Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, Maryland, Clemson and Florida State. Club Sports Baseball Cycling Equestrian Field Hockey Golf Hockey Martial Arts Men’s Basketball Men’s Lacrosse
Men’s Rugby Men’s Soccer Men's Volleyball So ball Swimming Tennis Triathlon Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball
Water Ski Women’s Basketball Women’s Lacrosse Women’s Rugby Women’s Soccer
Friendly competition more your style? Join one of the male, female or coed intramural teams to enjoy some laid-back fun. Intramural Sports Arena Football Bowling 4-on-4 Basketball 5-on-5 Basketball Cornhole Dodgeball Indoor Soccer Indoor Volleyball Kickball 4-on-4 Flag Football 7-on-7 Flag Football
Outdoor Basketball Outdoor Soccer Racquetball Sand Volleyball Singles Tennis So ball Table Tennis Team Tennis Wallyball Wiffleball
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make yourself at
home
LIFE on the 600-acre campus Elon students call home
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Sling that backpack off your shoulder and get comfortable in
Living-learning communities
one of the suites, apartments or traditional double rooms available on campus. Want to fully immerse yourself in academic life? Check out Elon’s 15+ living-learning communities.
Discover the fun of living with students and faculty members who share your interests. You’ll continue learning beyond the classroom and forge friendships that provide a lifetime of conversation. Find your place in communities such as:
Deutsches Haus La Maison Francaise Sustainable Living Collective Action and Responsibility Casa de Español Math, Science and Engineering Arts and Le ers International Pavilion
firsts
A YEAR OF
At Elon, we work hard to make your first year the best year it can be and we begin day one. Students, faculty and staff help you move into residence halls, and special orientation groups
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give you a head start adjusting to college life. By the end of first semester you’ll forge new friendships and have a taste of all the ways you can get involved.
values &value Elon is known for quality and affordability 1 of only 3 private universities in N.C. named
National rankings are shining the spotlight on Elon’s rare combination of quality and affordability. List a er list name Elon a best value private university with outstanding programs.
"Best Value Colleges"
Learn more at www.elon.edu/rankings.
based on academics, cost
What really ma ers is that an Elon education is affordable for you.
and financial aid.
The Elon approach to affordability
class and are based solely on the high school
application. Fellows Programs include Honors,
For decades, our first financial aid policy has
transcript and SAT/ACT scores. You don’t
Elon College (for the arts and sciences),
been to keep the cost reasonable – o en as
even have to apply. We do the work for
Communications, Business, Teaching,
much as $10,000 below other private colleges
you and award $4,500 per year, renewable
Leadership and International. Read all about
and universities our applicants consider.
annually for a total of four years based on
the Fellows Programs in this viewbook or
That in itself makes a big difference in how
acceptable academic performance.
online at www.elon.edu/fellows. Fellows scholarships range from $3,500 to $12,000 per
much you will invest. And this cost difference catches the a ention of the national rankings. Our goal is to help you understand all the financial resources that make an Elon education affordable for you.
Scholarships based on your talents Many financial aid awards are given solely on the basis of the talents and achievements you have demonstrated during high school. Whether you are a top student, a talented performer or a star athlete, there may be a merit-based scholarship or grant for you!
Elon Engagement Scholarships
year in addition to a $1,000 Elon Experience
Every freshman applicant will be a
grant or special travel opportunities. Fellows
candidate for this $3,500 scholarship,
scholarships may also be combined with
which is renewable annually. In addition,
Presidential or Elon Engagement scholarships
each recipient will be awarded a one-time
to boost your total even higher! The Fellows
$2,000 grant to be used for an approved
application is available online and is due Jan. 10.
Elon Experience or project you design. That’s scholarship and program support
Engineering Scholarships
totaling $16,000 over four years. Selection is
You’re set: engineering is your major and
based on your high school academic record,
Elon’s dual-degree program offers you
standardized test scores, and very important
the best of a liberal arts education and
— your application essay. You have a choice
an engineering education. Learn full
of essay topics, so choose the one that
details at www.elon.edu/admissions/
shows us why you'd be an ideal recipient.
engineering. Two $7,000 scholarships
Top student – top recognition: that’s the
This scholarship may not be combined with
are awarded annually and are renewable
philosophy of the Presidential Scholarship
the Presidential Scholarship. Learn full
for a total of three years. An online
award. You have made academics a
details at www.elon.edu/engagement.
Presidential Scholarships
priority, and we want to recognize your commitment and hard work by investing in your potential to be a top student at Elon. Presidential Scholarships are awarded to the top 15 percent of the incoming freshman
application is required, as well as le ers of recommendation and an interview.
Fellows Scholarships
The application is due Jan. 10. The
Distinguish yourself by becoming one of
engineering scholarship may be combined
the Elon University Fellows. These premier
with a Presidential or Elon Engagement
academic and leadership programs are based
scholarship.
on your interests and talent and require an
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Performing Arts Talk about national a ention! Elon’s programs in the performing arts bring New York agents directly to our stage. Scholarships are awarded by the individual departments based on an application and an audition. Award amounts vary. Please note: your freshman application does not serve as your application for a performing arts scholarship. So, if this is your forte, contact the Department of Performing Arts for complete information or www.elon.edu/ auditions.
Athletics Elon is Division I, Southern Conference and scholarships are awarded in all sports by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in compliance with all official NCAA and university rules and regulations. Awards are performance-based and amounts vary.
Exceptional need-based scholarship programs The Watson and Odyssey Programs Students with significant documented financial need are eligible for scholarships in the Watson and Odyssey Programs, two mentoring and support programs designed to help students be successful at Elon. The Watson and Odyssey Application is required and due Feb. 10. Paper copies are available watson_odyssey. The Leon and Lorraine Watson Program for North Carolina Students Fourteen scholarships are awarded each year in the Watson Program – eight Watson scholarships and six Elon Commitment scholarships. Selected students who have academic promise and documented high $21,000 annually and in combination with
The U.S. Army and Air Force offer three- and
other aid, should have funding to meet up to
four-year scholarships based on merit, not
the full cost of tuition, fees, room and board.
financial need. In addition, Elon provides all
All students also receive a one-time $4,000
ROTC scholarship recipients free room and
Elon Experiences grant to fund an approved
board during the time the ROTC scholarship
experience.
pays tuition. For more information, contact your high school guidance counselor or local
The Odyssey Program
recruiter directly.
The Odyssey Program is home to a number of endowed scholarships for students with
At Elon, we help you get to the bo om line
high financial need. Each scholarship has unique guidelines. A complete list of these scholarships and award amounts is available
College is the investment for a lifetime, and at Elon more than 70 percent of our students receive assistance with that investment in the form of financial aid. That’s good news for the bo om line, which is really the only important factor in the cost of college. So, what’s your bo om line for the cost of an
at www.elon.edu/watson_odyssey. The Watson and Odyssey Programs Application is required and must be submi ed by Feb. 10. Students will be considered for all of the Odyssey Program scholarships for which they are eligible; however, students may only be awarded one scholarship. Do not wait to be admi ed before submi ing the Watson and Odyssey
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Profile and the Elon Aid Application) as soon a er Jan. 1 as possible, but make sure you have submi ed the Watson and Odyssey Programs Application by Feb. 10 even if your financial aid forms have not been submi ed. Complete information about all required financial aid forms is listed on the next page under To apply for financial aid.
Additional need-based assistance For students who qualify for need-based assistance, Elon offers a full range of federal, state and institutional grants, loans and scholarships. The amount of federal aid you are qualified to receive will be determined from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Institutional financial aid eligibility is based upon additional information collected on the CSS PROFILE. We recommend starting early so that your aid file is complete by mid-March. That way you will receive notification of your aid eligibility well before May 1.
Non-need-based loans There are financial resources for students and families who do not qualify for needbased assistance. Elon participates in several of these loan programs. Check with the Office of Financial Planning to get the most up-to-date information or look online at www.elon.edu/finaid.
Payment Plan You don’t have to pay for college in two large payments – first semester and second. Elon offers a 10-month payment plan in cooperation with Academic Management Services. Charges for the academic year may
Elon education? You must consider all the factors. Here are some of the options:
required financial aid forms (FAFSA, CSS
or you may apply online at www.elon.edu/
financial need receive scholarships of
ROTC
Programs Application. Complete the
be met in monthly payments beginning in June.
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