Selection Process

If you are interested in becoming an Elon College Fellow, you should:

• intend to major in one of the many fields within Elon College, The College of Arts and Sciences
• rank in the top 15% of your high school class
• have completed a rigorous course of high school study
• have a highly competitive GPA

An invitation to come to campus to compete for a place in the program is based on interest in the arts and sciences, high school performance, expression of academic and other interests, and thoughtfulness of application essay.

Selection is based chiefly on high school performance and an on-campus interview with a faculty member.

The program seeks students who are passionate about the arts and sciences and who seek to have a deeper experience in their chosen majors by engaging in a two-year project with a faculty mentor.

Fellows are selected by the Elon College Fellows Advisory Committee.