Active learning is a state of mind at Elon. Students live and learn in an academic environment that extends beyond campus and continues around the clock and across the globe. That passion lives on in alumni long past graduation.
Elon has long been recognized as a national model for engaged learning. U.S. News & World Report names Elon the #1 Southern university "with an unusually strong commitment to teaching." In its "Up-and-Comers" ranking, U.S. News ranks Elon the #1 Southern University and among the top 46 colleges and universities in the nation "that have recently made the most promising and innovative changes in the areas of academics, faculty, student life, campus or facilities."
The university's curriculm is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences with strong professional programs. The university's signature program, The Elon Experiences, connects your education to the real world through five experiences:
Elon supports learning wherever it occurs. Whether it's by developing challenging programs, or pledging financial support for you to fully engage in The Elon Experiences, the university wants to provide opportunities for you to become an inquisitive, lifelong learner.
Study USA, the university's new domestic travel program, offers students the chance to experience cultural, social and geographic differences without even leaving the country. No passport required.