2010 Pre-enrollment Guide
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This is your reference guide for every important date and event happening between now and Move-In Day. Post this calendar and refer to it often! 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 2010, 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 5-6.
Endowed Scholarship Deadline: February 10
A variety of endowed scholarships are available for students with documented financial need. Information and an application are available at www.elon.edu/endowedscholarships
Fellows and Scholarship Weekend: March 5-6
Finalists for the Honors, Elon College, Business, Communications, National Teaching 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 12, February 26, April 9 and April 16
An excellent opportunity for admitted students to spend time with an 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 12-13 and April 23-24
For admitted freshmen who have paid the $500 enrollment deposit. During the weekend, you will:
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 9-10
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.
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. The audition/interview is also used to determine scholarship recipients. Please contact the Department of Fine Arts for available audition dates and times at 336.278.5600 or visit www.elon.edu/auditions. No audition is required for a minor in Theatre Arts or Dance. Students interested in the BFA in Art must submit a portfolio and interview with faculty. Please visit www.elon.edu/art for more information.
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.
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 2010-2011 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 via Elon’s E-bill site. Complete information about your account will be emailed to your Elon student account.
August 6 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: Physical examination and immunization forms will be emailed to you from the Elon R.N. Ellington Health Center. N.C. state law requires that all students submit proof of adequate immunization. The forms should be completed and returned by July 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 27
New Student Orientation begins!
First Day of Classes - August 31
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