Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences

Associate Professor of Biology Jen Uno works with Lumen Scholar and biochemistry major Alex Ball '18 and Honors Fellow and biology major Emily Bell '18 in a laboratory.

Aerospace engineering student Aaron Summers works in the lab on a group engineering project.

Christopher Greene '17, a physics and music double major, presents a poster of his research with Chris Richardson at the Spring Undergraduate Research Forum, SURF.

Elon's Department of Performing Arts presents the musical "Little Women."

SURE poster and classroom presentations.

Ben Bridges '17 participates in Rissa Trachman's archaeology class.

Christopher Greene '17, a physics and music double major, works as a teaching assistant for a physics lab class with physics instructor Jeremy Hohertz

Embark on a Lifelong Journey of Learning, Success & Fulfillment

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 their college career. Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences is comprised of 21 academic departments offering more than 60 different majors. Students also benefit from exploration of interdisciplinary and disciplinary minors.

Our students thrive on collaborations with faculty mentors both in and out of the classroom. Immersive experiences in research, global study, internships, service and leadership deepen classroom lessons and prepare students to become ethical and ambitious leaders in their chosen fields.

Mission

Upholding the centrality of the liberal arts, we explore and apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge for inquiry, creativity, discovery, and problem solving in a complex and changing world.

Vision

The Heart of an Elon Education
Ignite Curiosity • Engage Challenges • Transform Worlds

Core Values

Our engaged teaching and rich mentorships are guided by a commitment to

Accessibility
Belonging
Critical Thinking
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Integrity
Intellectual Curiosity
Problem-Posing
Respect for Human Dignity

Assistant Professor of Anthropology Devin Proctor interacts with students during his Anthropology of the Internet class in Lindner Hall.