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  COMMUNICATIONS WITH ELON COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR INTRODUCTION CAMPUS FACILITIES ACADEMIC PROGRAMS STUDENT LIFE ADMISSIONS, FINANCES AND FINANCIAL AID GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ACADEMIC REGULATIONS COURSES GRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS |
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Admissions | Finances | Financial Aid | Scholarships Freshman Application Procedures Applications for admission should be submitted early in the high school senior year. Application deadlines and priority deadlines for admission in the fall semester are as follows: Early Decision Deadline: November 15 Regular Decision Priority Deadline: February 1 Applications received after this date will be considered on a space-available basis Fellows Program Applicants For consideration as a Fellows candidate, the Fellows application AND the Admissions application must be submitted on or before January 15. The priority deadline for spring semester applications is December 1. Elon College applications are available from many high school guidance offices, on-line at http://www.elon.edu or directly from the Office of Admissions, 2700 Campus Box, Elon College, NC 27244. Telephone: 800-334-8448 or 336-584-2370. E-mail: admissions@elon.edu. Elon also accepts the Common Application. Freshman applicants must submit: 1. Completed and signed application 2. $25.00 application fee 3. High school transcript 4. SAT I or ACT test scores 5. Counselor Evaulation Form The SAT or ACT should be taken late in the junior year and again early in the fall of the senior year. In making admissions decisions, Elon will combine the highest math and verbal scores from all test scores submitted. It is important to ensure that we receive all test scores that are available. Freshman Admission Requirements Admission to Elon is competitive. Elon seeks students from a variety of back-grounds with strong academic preparation who can contribute to and benefit from the college’s many academic and extracurricular programs. The most important factors in the admission decision are the academic record (including courses taken, grades attained and class standing) and standardized test scores. Other factors, which may be considered, include recommendations, leadership potential, extracurricular and service-related activities, special talents, relationship with the college and the ability to contribute positively to the campus community. A student’s high school academic record is a primary factor in every admissions decision. In general, students should have taken a rigorous selection of college preparatory or higher level courses throughout their four years of high school. The most promising candidates for admission will have demonstrated solid achievement in five or more academic subjects each year. Minimum preparation must include: 1. Four years of English 2. Three years of mathematics, including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II 3. Two years of science including one laboratory science 4. Two years of social science, including U.S. History 5. Two years of the same foreign language Freshman Admission Notification Elon operates on a Rolling Admissions plan. Generally, applicants will be notified of a decision within four to eight weeks from the time that the application is complete, beginning October 1 for fall admission. Some applicants will be asked to submit new information to strengthen their chances for admission, usually new SAT or ACT scores and/or first semester grades. All the files of the students who are asked to submit first semester grades will be reconsidered in late February or early March and decisions will be mailed prior to April 1. All offers of admission are contingent upon satisfactory completion of the senior year courses. Elon reserves the right to withdraw an acceptance if the final grades are unsatisfactory. The Early Decision Plan Well-qualified high school students who decide at the close of their junior year that Elon College is their first choice may take advantage of the Early Decision Plan. To be considered for Early Decision, a student can apply any time after completion of the junior year, but the application must be completed no later than November 15 of the senior year. The application must be sent with the high school record, scores on the SAT and/or ACT, the Counselor Recommendation Form and a signed Early Decision agreement. Students accepted under the Early Decision Plan have several advantages: (1) notification of the admissions decision within three weeks of the receipt of the completed application package, beginning October 1; (2) the opportunity to attend the first Spring Orientation Weekend; (3) priority status for housing and registration; and (4) an early financial aid estimate. Accepted Early Decision students must submit a nonrefundable $300 deposit by January 15 and withdraw applications from all other colleges at that time. Transfer Admissions Transfer students are admitted at all class levels based on their academic record at the institution from which they are transferring. In order to graduate, one full academic year of study (at least 33 semester hours) must be completed at Elon, including the last term before graduation. To be admitted for advanced standing, the student is expected to have at least an overall "C" average on work attempted at other institutions, to be eligible to return to the last institution attended and to be recommended by college officials. An applicant having less than 24 semester hours of transferable college credit at the time of application must also meet freshman admission requirements. In order to be considered for transfer admission a student must: 1. Submit a completed and signed transfer application form with the $25 application fee. 2. Have official transcripts sent from all two-year or four-year colleges attended. 3. Have a Dean’s Evaluation Form completed by the dean of the last college attended verifying eligibility. This form is not required if the student has received an associate degree. 4. Have official high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores sent. The SAT/ACT requirement may be waived for some advanced students or nontraditional students who did not take the test while in high school. The priority deadline for transfer application for the fall semester is June 1; for spring semester, December 1. After these dates applications will be considered on a space-available basis. Transfer Credit Students earn credit for courses taken through college parallel programs at accredited junior colleges or community colleges and for courses taken at accredited four-year colleges and universities. Transcripts are evaluated and credit is awarded on a course-by-course basis after the student has been accepted for admission. The freshman course, GST 110, Global Studies, is waived for students transferring 18 hours or more. No more than 65-semester hours of credit will be allowed from two-year institutions. No credit is allowed for courses with a grade lower than "C-". Credit will not be given for classes taken while a student is under academic suspension. International Student Admission Elon College recognizes the importance of intercultural experiences in educa-tion. International students from more than 20 countries attend Elon each year. Prospective students from outside the United States may obtain admissions packets from the Office of International Admissions. International students must submit the International Admissions application with a nonrefundable $25 (U.S. dollar) application fee, translated transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended and a completed Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR). The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) with phone interview is required unless English is the student’s native language or the language of instruction. Merit scholarships are available for students with outstanding academic transcripts. International students should submit applications and documentation as early as possible since it may take several months to receive and process forms from abroad. The Office of International Admissions can be contacted by calling 336-584-2474 or 800-334-8448 (toll free in the USA); FAX is 336-538-3986; E-mail address is interadm@elon.edu. Inquiries may also be directed to the office by accessing Elon’s web site at www.elon.edu/international. Enrollment Depoist for all Resident Students To complete acceptance and reserve a room for the fall semester, an enrollment deposit of $300 is recommended within one month of acceptance but no later than May 1 for fall semester enrollment. (Exception: the nonrefundable $300 deposit for Early Decision students is due no later than January 15.) For students who are accepted after May 1, the enrollment deposit is due within one week. Room assignments are made according to the date of deposit, with Early Decision students assigned first. For the spring semester, an enrollment deposit of $300 is recom-mended within one month of acceptance but no later than January 15. Refund Policy The fall semester enrollment deposit may be refunded in full by notifying the Office of Admissions in writing prior to May 1. After that date $150 is refundable until June 15. Early Decision and spring semester enrollment deposits are not refundable. Exceptions to this policy must be authorized by the Dean of Admissions and Financial Planning and are generally limited to those students for whom Elon is not able to meet demonstrated financial need. Enrollment Depoist for all Commuter Students To complete acceptance for the fall semester, an enrollment deposit of $150 is requested within one month of acceptance but no later than May 1. For students accepted after May 1, the enrollment deposit is due within one week. The deposit is not refundable after June 15. For the spring semester, the $150 enrollment deposit is due no later than January 1 and is not refundable. Residency Requirement Elon College has a two-year residency requirement. All first- and second-year students are required to live on campus except those who are living with their parent(s). This requirement is waived for transfer or non-traditional students who have been out of high school at least two years. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Vice President for Student Life. Special Students The college admits a limited number of special students who are not working toward degrees at Elon College. Special students include:
Special students may register for no more than eight hours per semester without approval of the Dean of Academic Affairs. Acceptance on Conditions Students who have graduated from a secondary school but who do not meet the requirements in subject matter areas and units may be accepted on condition. Any deficiency must be eliminated before beginning the sophomore year at Elon. A student entering with a deficiency may not be able to complete degree requirements in eight regular semesters. Students whose deficiencies indicate a need for special work may be required to participate in the Transitional Program. Upon successful completion of this work and recommendation by the Transitional Program Coordinator, the student may proceed with regular course work. Advanced Placement Examination Students earning a score of three or better in the Advanced Placement Tests of the College Entrance Examination Board taken in high school may receive credit in the following fields: art, biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, English, French, German, history, mathematics, music, physics, political science, psychology and Spanish. Scores should be sent to the Office of Admissions. International Baccalaureate Students earning a score of 4 to 7 on higher level exams will receive at least four semester hours of credit. No credit is awarded for subjects passed at the standard level of IB. Scores should be sent to the Office of Admissions. College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Board enables students to earn college credit by examination. Students desiring credit by examina-tion must earn a scaled score of 500 on the General Examinations and/or a score of 50 on the Subject Area Examinations. Credit may be awarded in the following areas: composition and literature, foreign language, history and social sciences, science and mathematics. Scores should be sent to the Admissions Office. Department Examination Students may contact the Dean of Academic Affairs for details concerning the process of credit through examination by departments at Elon in areas not covered above. The cost for each examination is $257. Credit for Veterans Veterans entering Elon may transfer certified credits from various areas:
The cost of attending Elon College is purposely held at a reasonable level. The chart on page 52 gives the particular charges for resident and commuter students. Please note that there are special tuition rates for part-time students. Student Government Association and health service fees are collected from all students enrolled for nine or more semester hours during registration. Costs Covered by Tuition Included in the tuition fees are costs of registration, use of the library and recreational facilities, admission to home athletic events, student publications, post office box, regular laboratory fees and 12 to 18 semester hours of work, inclusive each semester. The tuition, fees and estimated book expenses do not include fees for special courses and special laboratory work which depend on the course of study undertaken. Personal expenses vary with the individual student. For the student who must earn money toward his/her college expenses, a number of work opportunities are available through the Career Services Center and the Human Resources Office. The Meal Plan All residence hall students are required to participate in the meal plans in the college dining halls. The cost of the meal plans is subject to change without notice. Double charge is made for special diets. Students living off campus may purchase a semester meal ticket, use the Elon Card (a debit card for use in dining halls and the Campus Shop) or purchase individual meals. Book Expenses The estimated cost of textbooks is $650 for the academic year, including $325 needed for purchases from the campus bookstore at the opening of fall semester. Room Change Charge Students changing rooms without permission of the Dean of Students are charged for both rooms. Expenses for the 1999-2000 Academic Year Full-Time Enrollment/Day Students(12-18 hours)
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19 Meal Plan - 19 dining hall meals per week and $60 Elon Card balance each semester (Fall and Spring) and $30 Elon Card balance Winter Term. 15 Meal Plan - 15 dining hall meals per week and $110 Elon Card balance each semester (Fall and Spring) and $55 Elon Card balance Winter Term. Unlimited Meal Plan - Unlimited dining hall meals per week and $70 Elon Card balance each semester (Fall and Spring) and $35 Elon Card balance Winter Term. Meal Plan Requirements A meal plan is required for all students living in Residence Halls and Danieley Center Flats and Sophomores in apartments. The 5 meal plan is the minimum required board plan for Sophomores living in Danieley Center A-F, K and Elon Place Apartments. Students living in traditional Residence Halls and Danieley Center flats (G-J) may not select the 5 meal plan. Elon Card balances from meal plans are restricted for meals and food purchases only and is not refundable if not used. Meal plan money may not be used in the campus shop. ***
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Part-Time Enrollment/Day Students and All Evening School
Evening students can enroll in no more than four semester hours in the day program. Graduate Programs
Summer School 1999 - TBA (No Refund After Drop/Add Deadline) Applied music lessons:
Charges for other courses with special fees are listed in the catalog and/or the course schedule. Graduation Fees
Miscellaneous Fees
A student's grade or graduate's diploma and
transcripts will be withheld until his/her financial obligations to the college are
settled. A student cannot register for further course work until financial obligations
to the college are settled.
Refunds
Academic Year- Tuition, fees and room charges are refunded as follows:
* Upon withdrawal, meal ticket refunds are prorated throughout the semester.
Exception to the above policy is as follows:
Students will receive refunds on a pro rata basis during
the first 13 weeks of each half of the academic year. The first half begins with the first
day of classes in January. The second half begins with the first day of July. Following is
a table of pro rata charges:
The effective date of withdrawal is determined by the Dean
of Student Life. Students and parents who believe circumstances warrant an exception from
the published policy must appeal to Mr. Gerald Whittington, Vice President of Business and
Finance, Room 113, Alamance Building.
Unpaid charges owed by the student will be deducted from
the calculated refund.
The acceptance deposit is non refundable.
Exceptions to the Institutional Policy
Winter Term and Summer School*
Students who end enrollment during the second or third day
of classes of winter term will receive a 90 percent refund of tuition and room charges.
Students who end enrollment during the fourth or fifth day of classes of winter term will
receive a 50 percent refund of tuition and room charges. There will be no refunds after the
fifth day of classes.
Students who end enrollment during the second, third or
fourth day of summer school will receive a 90 percent refund of tuition and room charges.
Students who end enrollment during the fifth, sixth and seventh day of summer school will
receive a 50 percent refund of tuition and room charges. There will be no refund after the
seventh day of classes.
Notice of Withdrawal
In order to be eligible for a refund upon withdrawal a
student must notify the Dean of Student LIfe in writing of his/her intentions. The student
must also check out with the Financial Planning and Bursar's offices. Refunds are calculated
as of the date of withdrawal specified by the Dean of Student Life.
Elon College is committed to assisting eligible students
in securing the necessary funds for a college education. To the extent possible, eligible
students receive aid through careful planning and various forms of financial assistance.
In order to receive any type of college, state or federal
aid, students must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of
degree requirements. No financial aid is offered until an applicant has been accepted for
admission to Elon College; however, prospective freshmen should not wait to be accepted
before making application for aid.
Financial aid programs vary by source, eligibility criteria
and application procedures. While every effort is made to meet each student's full need, that
is not always possible, due to a limited amount of aid available. Students will be offered a
financial aid "package" which is an award consisting of one or more of the following types of
aid: scholarships, grants, low-interest loans and campus employment. Scholarships and grants
are "gift assistance" which do not have to be repaid while loans and work are referred to as
"self-help." Financial aid packages may consist of all self help or a combination of
self-help and gift assistance. Applying early for financial aid improves your chances for
getting the maximum aid for which you are eligible.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON NEED
There are a variety of need-based financial aid programs.
The federal government, some states (including North Carolina) and the college itself offer
grant, loan and work-study programs. Grants are funds which do not have to be repaid, loans
to students are generally repayable only after the student is no longer enrolled, and work-
study funds are earned through employment on campus. Many students use work-study funds to
meet their personal financial needs during the school year.
All need-based financial aid is renewable up to four years
provided the same level of need is demonstrated each year, the student maintains satisfactory
academic progress as defined by the college for financial aid purposes and the funds remain
available. Renewal cannot be assured to those students whose financial aid application files
are completed after March 15 of any year.
Federal Programs
Federal Pell Grant
For students with a high need, Pell Grants provide from $400
to $3,125 annually.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
Federal funds given to and awarded by the college to students
demonstrating high need. Amounts vary.
Federal Stafford Student Loans (Subsidized)
Moderate interest loans awarded directly to students which
are available through many state agencies and private lenders. Freshmen may borrow up to
$2,625 annually, sophomores up to $3,500 annually, and juniors and seniors up to $5,500
annually. These loans are federally guaranteed and no interest accrues, nor is any payment
due, until six months after the student ceases to be at least a half-time student. Separate
application required.
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal funds given to and awarded by the college to
students demonstrating high need. No interest accrues and no payment is due while the
student is enrolled at least half-time. Repayment begins nine months after the student
ceases to be at least a half-time student. Amounts vary.
Federal College Work-Study
Awarded to students with need who work on campus and who
are paid according to hours worked. Awards vary based on amount of need. Work-study earnings
are not paid in advance so they cannot be used to pay the direct costs (tuition, room, board,
books, etc.) of the semester in which they are awarded.
State Programs
North Carolina Contractual Scholarship Fund
State funds given to and awarded by the college to North
Carolina residents with need. Amounts vary.
North Carolina Student Incentive Grant
Awards of up to $1,500 annually for North Carolina residents.
Pennsylvania and Vermont State Grants
For students who are residents of these states. Amounts vary.
Elon College Programs
In addition to the numerous federal and state programs, the college offers its own
need-based assistance. Funds for these programs are provided directly by the college as
well as through donations and gifts to the college by many individuals, businesses and
foundations. All students who apply for need-based aid and who demonstrate need are
automatically considered for these funds. No separate application is required.
Institutional Grants
College grants based solely on demonstrated need. Amounts vary in accordance with need.
Need-based Endowed Scholarships
Awarded to students who demonstrate need and who meet certain other criteria as
established by the donors. The college identifies eligible students and awards these funds
accordingly. No separate application is required.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NOT BASED ON NEED
There is help available for students and families who do not qualify for need-based aid.
This help is in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and work-study. Listed below are
some of the opportunities available from Elon, state and federal governments and outside
sources.
North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant
Every North Carolina resident who attends Elon as a full-time undergraduate student
automatically receives a Legislative Tuition Grant of approximately $1,600 from the North
Carolina General Assembly. The exact amount of the grant is set annually by the General
Assembly. A brief application must be completed at registration to show legal residency.
UCC Ministerial Discount
$1,000 per year ($500 per semester) to full-time students who are legal dependents of
full-time ministers in the United Church of Christ. Documentation of eligibility is required.
North Carolina Teaching Fellows
Elon is one of only two private colleges in North Carolina selected to offer
the prestigious North Carolina Teaching Fellows program. Fellows attending Elon
receive a minimum annual funding of $13,000 for four years plus air fare to London
for one semester. $6,500 is provided by the North Carolina Teaching Fellows com-mission
and an additional $6,500 is guaranteed by Elon, including the North
Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant. Fellows are selected by the Teaching Fellows
Commission which provides its $6,500 per year contribution on the condition that
Fellows teach for four years in N.C. public schools after graduation. Elon admits 25
Teaching Fellows each year.
Presidential Scholarships
Presidential Scholarships of $1,000-$3,000 annually are awarded to approximately the top
one-fourth of the entering freshmen each year. The awards are based on high school course
selection, class rank and/or grades and SAT/ACT scores. No separate application is needed.
Scholarships are automatically awarded to students who meet the necessary criteria when the
completed admissions application is reviewed. All Presidential Scholarships are renewable for
a total of four years pending acceptable academic performance.
Fellows Scholarships
Elon's fellows programs offer exciting academic and personal growth opportunities beyond
the scope of the usual college experience-opportunities like travel grants, special courses,
guaranteed internships or paid research assistantships. In addition, each of the Fellows
programs offers scholarships to selected incoming Fellows. To be considered for one of these
scholarships, students must apply and be admitted to the Fellows program. The scholarships
are renewable for a total of four years provided that all program requirements are met.
Although it is possible to be admitted to more than one Fellows program, student may only be
awarded on Fellows scholarship. These Fellows scholarships are awarded in addition to any
Presidential Scholarship that has been received.
To receive more information and an application for the Fellows programs,
contact the Office of Admissions. Applications must be submitted by January 15. The admissions application must be submitted
by the same date.
Honors Fellows Scholarships
Ten scholarships of $2,000 annually and two scholarships of $5,000 annually are awarded
to freshman Honors Fellows each year.
Science Fellows Scholarships
Ten scholarships of $2,000 annually are awarded to incoming Fellows each year.
All Science Fellows must major in either biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics or computer
science.
Jefferson-Pilot Business Fellows Scholarships
Two scholarships of $2,000 annually are awarded to
incoming Fellows each year. Jefferson-Pilot Business Fellows must major or minor in either
business administration, economics or accounting.
Journalism and Communications Fellows
Two scholarships of $2,000 annually are awarded to Fellows each year.
Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows
Four scholarships of $1,000 annually are awarded to
freshmen Fellows each year. Fine Arts Scholarships
The Department of Fine Arts awards scholarships to
outstanding freshmen in the field of music and theatre on the basis of audition. The
scholarship amounts vary. Contact the Fine Arts Department.
Academic Scholarships
In compliance with NCAA Division I regulations, athletic
scholarships are awarded by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in each sport
offered at Elon. The awards are based on performance and the amount varies. Contact the
Athletics Department.
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
The United States Army offers four-year scholarships which
cover the cost of tuition and books for four years, plus $100 per month for personal expenses.
Elon provides room and board at no cost to all four-year ROTC scholarship winners. The Army
also offers some two-year scholarships for which students in the Elon ROTC program may
compete.
Private Scholarships
Foundations, service clubs, churches and corporations give
away millions of dollars of scholarships each year to worthy students. Many Elon students
receive this type of scholarship help in addition to other types of help they may be receiving.
Students generally seek these scholarships on their own. A good place to start is
by asking your high school guidance office about community and other scholar-ships
with which they may be familiar. Then ask about the availability of scholar-ships
at places where family members are employed, through your church and
through any organizations to which family members belong. Finally go to the
public library for guidebooks to scholarships from foundations, corporations and
government agencies or search the World Wide Web for information on scholar-ship
sources.
Campus Employment
Many Elon students assist with college living expenses by
working a part-time job, either on or off campus. The opportunities for campus employment at
Elon are available both to students who qualify for need-based assistance and to students
who do not.
Students in part-time jobs get valuable experience, learn
time-management skills, build friendships with the office personnel and, in certain cases
with the approval of the Director of Experiential Education, receive internship credit.
LOAN OPTIONS THAT ARE NOT BASED ON NEED
Several sources of long-term loan funds are available that
are based on credit worthiness rather than "need."
Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Parents may borrow up to the cost of education (at Elon, $17,447 for tuition,
fees, room and board and $2,891 for books and miscellaneous expenses for 1999-
00) less any other aid per academic year for each dependent enrolled at least half-time.
Interest rate is variable and is based on the 91-day T-bill rate plus 3.10
percent with a cap of 9 percent. Repayment is not deferred during the student’s
period of enrollment.
Federal Stafford Student Loans (unsubsidized)
Available to all students regardless of need. Loan amounts
are the same as for the need-based subsidized program. However, under this program, borrowers
o not qualify for federal interest subsidy payments, thus interest accrues while the
student is in school. Repayment of principal begins six months after the student is no
longer enrolled half-time. The interest rate is variable, capped at 8.25 percent and is based
on the 91-day T-bill rate plus 2.3 percent. Separate application required. Note: Students
must file an application for need-based financial aid to be considered for one of these
loans. A determination must first be made that the student is not eligible for a need-based
subsidized loan. (See "How to Apply for Need-Based Financial Aid.")
HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
Note: The filing dates listed below will help you meet our priority deadline of March 15.
Applications will be accepted after these dates, but funding cannot be guaranteed.
NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS
Students must reapply for financial aid each academic year. Continuing students currently receiving financial aid will be sent a renewal financial aid packet sometime during late fall. The packet will contain those forms necessary to apply for aid for the following academic year. Specific instructions will be included as to how and when to complete the application process.
Payment Options
VISA/MasterCard/Discover
Elon College accepts these charge cards for payment of tuition and fees.
Ten-Month Payment Plan
Charges for the entire academic year, minus financial aid, are divided by 10 for monthly payments from June 1 through March 1. This plan is administered by a third party.
Scholarships
Elon offers a variety of scholarships that students are able to apply for. Click on the link
below to view all of the scholarships offered to Elon students.
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