Elon University

Why Elon University?

Learning is different at Elon. It’s hands on, challenging and will transform your life. Opportunities are boundless, and you won’t have to wait until you’re a junior or senior to immerse yourself in all that the university has to offer. It all begins day one.

Benefit from a rigorous academic curriculum grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional schools. See the world from different perspectives, collaborate with peers, study abroad, experience an internship that leads to a job offer or work alongside a faculty mentor and engage in the kind of sophisticated research usually found in graduate programs. That’s just the beginning. At Elon, you choose the path you want to pursue.
elon.edu/admissions

Relationships matter at Elon
Elon faculty make meaningful connections with students, investing in their futures and building relationships that extend outside the classroom. You’ll benefit from one-on-one meetings with your professors and engage in deep conversations with mentors over coffee as soon as your first year. It’s what sets Elon apart. It’s why our 497 full-time faculty members, who teach 100 percent of our classes, choose to teach at Elon. It’s why you’ll graduate confident and ready for success.
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National leader in experiential learning 
What’s the best way to learn? By applying what you are learning and putting ideas into action through firsthand experiences. That’s why an Elon education is filled with hands-on learning in the classroom, in the lab and on the job. Through our signature program, the Elon Experiences–study abroad, internships, research, leadership and service–learning extends beyond the classroom. As an Elon student, you’ll participate in at least two, but many students complete all five.
elon.edu/experiential-learning

See the world
For 18 years, Elon has been ranked #1 for study abroad in the Institute of International Education’s annual Open Doors Report. With more than 160 global study programs to choose from, it’s easy to understand why. Expand your worldview, and you’ll be changed forever. Study abroad for a one-month Winter Term, a semester, a summer, or an academic year. While abroad, many Elon students pursue research, service, and internships.
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Prepare for success
Elon partners with an expansive network of employers who recruit students for internships and full-time positions. Student Professional Development Center counselors work with students beginning in their first year to create personal development plans, résumés and strong networking skills. More than 96% of the Class of 2023 were employed, in graduate school or doing service within nine months of graduation and 95 percent accepted a position related to their career goals.
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A culture of inclusion
Students do their deepest and most significant critical thinking when immersed in a diverse learning environment. That’s why Elon cultivates a campus climate that includes and engages everyone. Differences are valued at Elon and integrated into every aspect of campus to prepare globally engaged citizens.
elon.edu/diversity-admissions

Visit us
“The moment I set foot on campus I knew this is where I belong.” We hear this a lot from Elon students. It’s a feeling, they say. Perhaps it’s Elon’s beautiful 690-acre campus in central North Carolina that’s designated as a botanical garden. Or maybe it’s the strength of Elon’s friendly and tightknit community. Visit and find out for yourself.
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