Frequently Asked Questions

    If you have any questions, comments, or concerns not addressed below, email El Centro at elcentro@elon.edu.

    How large is the Latinx/Hispanic population at Elon?

    As of Fall 2025, the Latinx/Hispanic student body accounts for:

    Undergraduate Students: 8.7%

    Graduate Students: 10.4%

    Faculty: 3.2%

    Staff: 4.4%

    Learn more about Elon’s Diversity Dashboard here.

    What does the Latinx/Hispanic community at Elon look like?

    We have Latinx/Hispanic students from everywhere! Examples include Bolivia, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, the USA, Mexico, Venezuela, Uruguay, Argentina, Spain, Costa Rica, and Brazil.

    How does El Centro help first-year students adjust to college life?

    El Centro provides a space for Latinx/Hispanic students to connect with one another. Those outside the Latinx/Hispanic community also spend time in our space, practicing Spanish, connecting with other students, or learning about our shared cultures.

    Throughout the semester, we hold a number of fun events for students, faculty, staff, and community members. You can find these events by:

    What kinds of activities does El Centro offer?

    We offer a variety of in-person and online activities, events and programs for our community. From our monthly podcasts to our signature events held during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), we hope to build community with our Latinx/Hispanic population and those interested in learning about our cultures, languages, food, etc.

    What do I need to do to join El Centro?

    All are welcome! No membership is required to participate in El Centro events. Our space in Carlton 114 is open from 8 – 7 Monday – Thursday, and 8 – 5 on Fridays. Feel free to drop by, grab a snack, get some homework done, or chat with our student coordinators!

    Do you work with faculty and staff?

    We collaborate with staff and faculty members on a regular basis, hosting events to showcase what we have to offer our Latinx/Hispanic students.

    I don't speak Spanish or Portuguese, may I still participate?

    Yes, absolutely! All are welcome.

    I prefer to speak Spanish or Portuguese. Is your staff multilingual?

    Our full-time staff and student coordinators (at the very least) can speak Spanish at a conversational level. Our team comprises people who were born both within and outside the United States, so there’s a variety of experiences and cultures to share!

    I identify as Latinx/Hispanic, but I don’t speak Spanish well or at all. Will I be welcome?

    Yes, everybody is welcome no matter their native language.

    I am Latinx but I don't look like Latinx, will I be accepted?

    Of course! There is no “look” to being Latinx; all are welcome in our space.

    How can I become a Student Coordinator?

    The CREDE/El Centro tends to hire Student Coordinators at least once an academic year. Email us at elcentro@elon.edu if you’re interested in joining our team!