Student
Involvement
Organization Fair
Commuter Students
What does it mean to "get involved" on
campus?
This may mean more than you think, and the answer is as
unique as the individual! Elon offers many opportunities for
involvement through a wide range of activities, including:
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more than 140 student organizations
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academic honoraries
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religious services and organizations
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student government
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social fraternities and sororities
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club sports
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intramurals
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on-campus employment
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residence hall activities
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volunteerism and service learning
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student media
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performing arts
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entertainment…and much more!
Why should I get involved on campus?
When you get involved in student activities, you have the
opportunity to:
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develop leadership skills
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become connected to Elon (feeling a sense of
"place")
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make a difference on and off campus
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gain a sense of achievement
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make new friends
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enjoy a variety of experiences
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impress potential employers and graduate schools
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have fun!
How do I get involved?
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You can begin by asking yourself the following questions:
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What are my current areas of interest?
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What is important to me?
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What are my passions?
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Where can I best contribute my skills and talents?
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What am I looking to gain from this experience?
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"What activity best fits my schedule and
availability?" Remember that most student
organizations are actively seeking new members and are
very eager to explain their activities and purpose!
How much is enough?
Only YOU can answer this question. Here are a few helpful
things to remember:
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Your first priority is academics (classes, projects and
assignments).
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Your activities should complement what you are doing in the
classroom, not compete with them. That's why we call
them CO-curricular activities as opposed to
EXTRA-curricular activities.
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You should be having fun.
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You should be learning! If you aren't having fun and
learning, you might want to reconsider your commitments.
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Don't commit unless you're sure you have the time
to follow through.
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Take your time. Be choosy. Try to imagine how your
activities will fit into your schedule and your life.
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Be honest with yourself and others about how much you
really can balance.
Organization Fair
Elon's annual Organization Fair is held the first Friday
that classes are in session for fall semester. At the fair,
you can expect to find representatives from organizations on
campus looking to provide information and recruit new
members.
Commuter Students
Like students who live on campus, commuter students can get
involved in a variety of ways. Commuter students compose 45
percent of the population at Elon, and many get involved in
student organizations, attend cultural programs and enjoy
other activities sponsored by the Student Union Board or
Liberal Arts.
In addition to the many opportunities to get involved on
campus, various options are available for commuter students
to be active participants in the community. For more
information, visit E-Net!, The Pendulum or
listen to 89.3 FM
WSOE (Elon University Student Radio).
