Elon University is an institution on the move, defining an innovative model for higher education in the 21st century. Today's young adults are looking for the personalized qualities of liberal arts colleges and the diverse programs of comprehensive universities. They want to be challenged, engaged and supported in their academic pursuits. Elon will meet those expectations as it carries out the NewCentury@Elon strategic plan, establishing the University as a national model of excellence in engaged learning.

Elon University Mission Statement
Rooted in the historic tradition of the United Church of Christ, Elon University embraces its founder's vision of an academic community that transforms mind, body, and spirit and encourages freedom of thought and liberty of conscience.

To fulfill this vision, Elon University acts upon these commitments:

a. We nurture a rich intellectual community characterized by active student engagement with a faculty dedicated to excellent teaching and scholarly accomplishment.

b. We provide a dynamic and challenging undergraduate curriculum grounded in the traditional liberal arts and sciences and complemented by distinctive professional and graduate programs.

c. We integrate learning across the disciplines and put knowledge into practice, thus preparing students to be global citizens and informed leaders motivated by concern for the common good.

d. We foster respect for human differences, passion for a life of learning, personal integrity, and an ethic of work and service.

A New American University

Peers and rankings

Goal 1: Enhance academic excellence

Goal 2: Provide facilities to support excellence

Goal 3: Provide resources to support excellence

Facilities Master Plan