2008 Pre-enrollment Guide

Mark Elon on your calendars!
Important information and dates for 2008 are listed below. If you have any questions or need more information, call the Office of Admissions at (800) 334-8448 or (336) 278-3566.

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Applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships

Beginning in January 2008, file for Financial Aid if you are planning to do so. Elon requires three forms: FAFSA,
www.fafsa.ed.gov, PROFILE, profileonline.collegeboard.com, and the Elon Aid Application, www.elon.edu/financialaidapp. The FAFSA and PROFILE are also available from your high school guidance office.   We give priority to applications that are complete, in our office and ready for our review by mid-March.  To meet this deadline, you should complete and submit all applications and forms no later than mid-February.

Deadline for applications to Fellows Programs and for Engineering Scholarships: January 10
Applications and information are available online at www.elon.edu/fellows.  Students selected to compete for these programs will be invited to Fellows and Scholarship Weekend, March 7-8.

For North Carolina Students only: Deadline for The Leon and Lorraine Watson North Carolina Scholar­ship and
The Honorable Thad Eure North Carolina Achievement Scholarship: February 8 
Applications and information are available at www.elon.edu/justnc.

Deadline for The Susan Scholarship: February 8
The Susan Scholarship is a need based scholarship for women.  Applications and information are available at www.elon.edu/susanscholarship.

Fellows and Scholarship Weekend:   March 7-8
Finalists for the Honors, Elon College, Business, Journalism and Communications, and Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows programs and Engineering scholarship candidates attend seminars and interviews.  Program participants and scholarship winners are selected from among the finalists.

Opportunities for a Spring Visit

Phoenix Fridays:  February 8, February 22, April 4
An excellent opportunity for admitted students to spend time with a currently enrolled student and take a closer look at Elon.  You may tour campus, attend a class, and eat lunch in a dining hall.  Space is limited, so register early by calling the Admissions Office at 800.334.8448.

Spring Orientation Weekends:  March 14-15 and April 18-19
For admitted freshmen who have paid the $500 enrollment deposit. During the weekend, you will:

• List your preferences for fall semester courses with the help of an academic advisor and take the foreign language placement test.
• Tour residence halls and get answers to your questions about housing.
• Attend a “How to Survive or Not Survive in College” workshop.
• Meet other incoming freshmen. 

Parents have their own full schedule of activities, including a popular parents’ version of “How to Survive or Not Survive in College.”

Multicultural Experience Weekend:  April 11-12
This weekend is designed for  students interested in the multicultural experience at Elon University. High school juniors, seniors and their parents will have an opportunity to learn more about academic programs, student life and financial aid. A highlight of the weekend will be a performance by one of our student organizations.

Making your Enrollment Deposit

Early Decision deposit deadline:  January 10
Accepted Early Decision students must submit a non-refundable $500 enrollment deposit and withdraw applications from all other colleges and universities.

Early Action and Final Deadline deposit deadline:  May 1
The $500 freshman enrollment deposit must be paid by this date in order to guarantee enrollment. After May 1, deposits are accepted on a space-available basis only.   Refund policy: May 1 is the last day for full refund of enrollment deposits; $200 is refund­able until June 15. After that date the deposit is not refundable except for medical emergencies.

Department of Fine Arts Auditions

All students wishing to major in Music, Music Theatre, Theatre Arts or Dance must be accepted to the program through depart­mental auditions and interviews which are held in February and March. The audition/interview is also used to determine scholar­ship recipients. No audition is required for a minor in Theatre Arts or Dance.   Please contact the Department of Fine Arts for available audition dates and times at 336.278.5600.

Departments that will contact you after your deposit has been received

Academic Advising: Course selection information will be available in the spring semester.  A special academic advising session at Spring Orientation will assist you in course preference selection.  If you are unable to attend you will receive this information by mail. The mailing includes instructions for completing the online Course Request forms, which are to be submitted to Academic Advising no later than June 1.

Residence Life: Instructions for the online housing application will be sent to freshmen in early May.  The Housing Application must be completed in early June.  Housing and roommate assignments are available online in July.

Bursar’s Office: Details regarding 2008-2009 costs and Elon’s convenient 10-month payment plan will be mailed to you in early May. The plan begins in June.  For more information now, go to www.tuitionpay.com/elon.

Fall bills are available online in July. Complete information about your account will be emailed to you.

August 1 is the deadline for paying your fall bill to complete reg­istration by mail. Your fall schedule of classes will be available after the bill is paid. For North Carolina residents, North Carolina residency forms must be returned to the Office of the Registrar by this date.

Health Services:  N.C. State Law requires that all students submit proof of adequate immunization prior to enrollment. The forms must be completed and returned to the
R. N. Ellington Health Center,  2040 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244-2010 by August 1.  Printable forms are online at www.elon.edu/health.

New Student Orientation: A special mailing will be sent in July containing complete information about New Student Orientation. This schedule is updated annually at www.elon.edu/orientation.

Move-In Day - August 29
New Student Orientation begins!

First Day of Classes - Sept. 2