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Freshman

Elon accepts both online and paper applications. No preference will be shown in the admissions decision. Online applications are strongly encouraged; however, a credit card is required when you apply online unless you have been issued an SAT fee waiver. With an SAT fee waiver, you can apply for an Elon fee waiver. You will have the opportunity to review criteria for an Online Application Fee Waiver after creating your online application account.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION. If you apply electronically, DO NOT send a printed copy as well.

If you are submitting a paper application and sending it by courier, please mail the package to Campus Box 2700, 100 Campus Drive, Elon, NC 27244.

Apply online

2012 Freshman admission application (PDF)

All applicants must submit:

  • Completed application and nonrefundable $50 fee
  • Official high school transcript
  • SAT or ACT scores with writing
  • Completed Counselor Evaluation Form (included in the application)

NOTE: Elon will accept SAT or ACT scores (with writing). Submit scores from all tests taken. Only the highest scores will be considered in the admissions decision. Make sure you plan to take either the SAT or ACT October or November of your senior year to meet application deadlines.

North Carolina Junior Elon Scholars

The deadline for Fall 2012 has passed.

If you're a North Carolina high school junior you might qualify to be a North Carolina Junior Elon Scholar. To learn more about the program and to apply, visit the North Carolina Junior Elon Scholars website.

International students

All students, regardless of nationality, complete the freshman application (apply online or download the PDF).

All international students must also submit a Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR).

 

Fellows Programs & Engineering

The deadline for Fall 2012 has passed.

The seven Fellows Programs offer outstanding faculty support, scholarships, study abroad and
research grants, and peer networks that will challenge you to set and achieve your goals.
For more information on these programs please visit the Fellows website.

Elon also offers a dual-degree Engineering Program. Visit the Engineering Program website to learn more about scholarship opportunities and how to apply.

 

 

Watson and Odyssey Scholarship Programs

The deadline for Fall 2012 has passed.

Elon offers a number of prestigious endowed scholarships for first-time freshmen who have
documented financial need. For more information on these programs please visit the Watson and Odyssey Programs Web page.

Watson and Odyssey Programs Recommendation Form (PDF)

Looking for scholarship applications? Please visit our scholarships page.

Performing Arts Auditions

Performing Arts audition applications are now available online. 

Apply online for Music Theatre, Music, Acting, Dance and Theatrical Design & Production


All applications must be submitted and received by our office no later than two weeks prior to the audition date. Late submissions cannot be accepted.

Music Auditions
 

The music audition application is now available online.

Apply online for Music

All applications must be submitted and received by our office no later than two weeks prior to the audition date. Late submissions cannot be accepted.
 

Transfer

Transfer students may apply for fall 2012.

Apply online

Transfer application (PDF)

All applicants must submit:

  • Completed application and nonrefundable $50 fee
  • The Dean's Evaluation Form, which must be completed by the deans of all colleges attended verifying eligibility.
  • Official transcripts from all two-year and four-year colleges/universities attended
  • A final official high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores sent. The SAT/ACT may be waived for some advanced students or nontraditional students who did not take the test while in high school.

Graduate

Graduate admission applications

Visit the graduate admissions site for applications for Elon's MBA, M.Ed., DPT, M.A. Interactive Media and PA programs.

If you are interested in applying to the Elon University School of Law, click here.