History
In 1889, N.C. Legislature issues charter for Elon College, a four-year coeducational institution, located at Mill Point and founded by the Christian Church; William S. Long is founder and first president; 76 students are enrolled
Education
The university's six schools serve a selective student body of about 7,000. Elon is one of only seven private universities in the country with accredited schools of business, communications, education, law and health sciences, plus a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigious academic honor society.
Research
The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment at Elon University supports institutional effectiveness and assessment efforts at the university, division, school, and program level. Duties and responsibilities include research design, data collection and analysis, and dissemination of information to support strategic goals and initiatives. To support informed decision-making, the office partners with campus constituents to educate and collaborate on effective use of institutional data.
Career
The staff of the Student Professional Development Center represents a variety of professional backgrounds, skills, interests, and expertise. Career advisors assist students throughout their college careers with every step of the career development process – from self-exploration to the job or graduate school search.
Student services
ALANAM Student Council
- ALANAM Student Council creates programs for African American/Black, Latino/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan Native, and Multiracial students, including a Women's Institute, Town Hall Meetings, and Sisterhood Circle.
Active Minds (AMDS)
- Active Minds is a student led advocacy organization, which strives to break the stigma surrounding mental illness through education, programs, and events!\
Alpha Chi Omega
- The Iota Psi chapter of Alpha Chi Omega strives to promote the growth of real, strong women who work together to seek the heights.
Housing services
Elon's residential campus is located in central North Carolina and is regularly recognized as one of the nation's most beautiful collegiate environments.
Library services
- Build upon the successful partnership between Elon 101 and the Personal Librarian program to connect students to Belk Library resources and services in their first year
- Make and promote the library as the academic heart of the residential campus
ICT services
Service Desk Analysts are technology generalists that serve as the first line of contact for almost all technology needs. This unit answers nearly 30,000 support requests per year and resolves most of those requests without escalation to other units.
Medical services
Located in the RN Ellington Center for Health and Wellness at 301 South O’Kelly Avenue, Student Health Services offers medical services to the students, faculty, and staff of Elon University.
Campus life
Elon is regularly recognized as one of the nation's most beautiful collegiate environments. In the seven residential neighborhoods, students, faculty and staff seamlessly blend academics and co-curricular activities to create a 24/7 learning environment.
Sports facilities
Club Sports Offered :
- Baseball
- Endurance
- Equestrian (IDA and IHSA)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Martial Arts
- Men’s Basketball
- Men’s Lacrosse
- Men’s Rugby
- Men’s Soccer
- Men’s Volleyball
- Men’s Ultimate
- Women’s Soccer
- Fishing
- Softball
Student clubs
ALANAM Student Council
- ALANAM Student Council creates programs for African American/Black, Latino/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan Native, and Multiracial students, including a Women's Institute, Town Hall Meetings, and Sisterhood Circle.
Active Minds (AMDS)
- Active Minds is a student led advocacy organization, which strives to break the stigma surrounding mental illness through education, programs, and events!\
Alpha Chi Omega
- The Iota Psi chapter of Alpha Chi Omega strives to promote the growth of real, strong women who work together to seek the heights.
Accreditation
Elon University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees, the doctor of physical therapy degree and juris doctor degree.
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Elon University Student Reviews & Awards
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I'd recommend Elon
One of my favorite things about Elon is how well maintained and pretty their campus is. This makes walking around campus a great and pleasant experience every day. More importantly what Elon really excels at is its approach to academics. My favorite thing about classes were that they had a student cap limit of 33 students. For me, this made classes much more personal and engaging when it came to learning.
Strong Academics, even stronger community
While Elon University is small, the love that the students have for this school is anything but. I have made some of the greatest friends at Elon and have always felt incredibly supported by everyone I have ever met at Elon. I love all the events Elon puts on the strengthen their community and provide social opportunities for the students. I wish there was more diversity at the school and there was more representation of different culture among the staff.
Look back at my university experience
My university experience was enriching and transformative. I developed valuable skills, formed lasting connections, and gained a deeper understanding of my academic and professional interests. While there are areas for improvement, I am grateful for the opportunities that the university provided and would highly recommend it to prospective students. Overall, I would rate my study experience 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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