About Elon University
About Elon University
Elon was founded in 1889, and its core values have remained constant throughout history: close relationships between faculty and students, a culture that supports constant innovation, and a strong sense of community. Daily events, social gatherings and sidewalk conversations are the hallmarks of this friendly and welcoming academic community.
What is Elon University known for?
Elon University is a nationally recognized leader in engaged, experiential learning that prepares graduates to be creative, resilient, ambitious and ethical citizens of our global culture. Elon University in North Carolina has been ranked a top study abroad program among doctoral universities by the Institute of International Education’s annual Open Doors Report for 19 years, is ranked a top 20 best-run college by the Princeton Review and No. 1 for excellence in undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report.
At Elon, more than 7,000 students learn through hands-on experiences and close working relationships with faculty and staff whose priorities are teaching and mentoring. The curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences with emphasis on global experiences and career development. More than 70 undergraduate majors are complemented by professional and graduate programs in law, business, education and health care.
Elon’s academic divisions include Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences; the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business; the School of Communications; the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education; the School of Health Sciences; and the School of Law, located in Greensboro, N.C.
Inclusive Excellence
All members of the Elon community have a shared responsibility to act deliberately toward equitable outcomes. Inclusive Excellence is Elon’s framing of diversity, equity, inclusion, and other constructs that support belonging and well-being, resulting in the creation of a community where people strive to dismantle oppression and where individuals flourish.
Sustainability
Sustainability is an institution-wide effort and a part of the Boldly Elon strategic plan. Elon’s success in achieving its sustainability goals largely depends upon every member of the campus community taking an active role. From operations to educational programs, sustainability is integrated throughout campus and campus life. Elon’s environmental sustainability efforts are guided by the Sustainability Master Plan.
HealthEU
The HealthEU initiative aims to empower every individual in our community to actively implement and integrate wellness values in their daily lives, with their peers and in their greater purpose by providing access to resources, educational tools and support through the six dimensions of well-being. This will help Elon become a national model for programs, research and dialogues promoting resilience, belonging and all aspects of lifelong personal wellness.
Where is Elon University located?
Elon University offers graduate programs at three campus locations in central North Carolina.
Elon Campus
The central campus is located in beautiful Elon, North Carolina and offers the following graduate programs:
Business
- Full and Part-Time Master of Science in Business Administration (MBA)
- Full and Part-Time Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)
- Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)
- Health Care Analytics Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Certificate in Operations Excellence
Education
- Master of Arts in Higher Education (MHE)
- A Part-Time Online Master of Education in Innovation (M.Ed.)
Health Sciences
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant Program
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Charlotte Campus
Located in Charlotte’s South End, Elon offers the following graduate programs on the charlotte campus:
- Physician Assistant Program
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Part-Time Law Program
Greensboro Campus
The School of Law is located in vibrant downtown Greensboro, which serves as a hub of the judicial system in North Carolina. The Greensboro campus offers a full time Law program.