Immerse yourself in Charlotte’s sports scene

Program Overview

  • Live, intern and take classes
  • Open to Elon and non-Elon students
  • Summer and fall semesters
  • Past internships: Atlantic Coast Conference, Charlotte FC, NASCAR, Raycom Sports, Fox Sports, etc.

Elon University invites you – Elon and non-Elon students – to dive into Charlotte’s dynamic sports landscape through The Sport Experience, an immersive opportunity to live, learn and work in one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports hubs.

Anchored in Charlotte’s vibrant South End, you not only take classes taught by Elon faculty, but also gain hands-on experience through internships with organizations like Fox Sports, NASCAR and the Atlantic Coast Conference.

With easy access to the city’s professional network and premier venues, such as the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Bank of America Stadium and Spectrum Center, you will benefit from an unparalleled blend of academics and real-world experience, making you a prime candidate for a post-graduation career in sports and beyond.

Consider joining us at Elon’s Charlotte campus and follow your passion for sports.

 

 

Anthony Bamford ’25, a media analytics major, interned with the Atlantic Coast Conference, supporting the football department and game-day operations team three days a week, with two days of classes.

 

As part of her internship responsibilities with the Atlantic Coast Conference, Sarah Dawkins ’25 spent her week days focused on supporting the conference’s student-athlete and institutional programs and her weekends in the ACC’s Game Day Operations Center.

The best part of the Elon in Charlotte program was the large amount of professional experience that I gained in just a few months. Between the connections I made at my internship and with Charlotte-based alumni – and the work experience I gained – I have since had many more doors open to even greater opportunities.

– Sarah Dawkins ’25

Recent sports internships in Charlotte

 

Get up close to the action

Our Sport Experience students are a part of the action in the Queen City, taking in sporting events across the city.

Real classes in a real-world environment

Elon University prides itself on its rigorous, immersive experiences that prepare students to conquer the real world. Our Sport Experience in Charlotte is no different.

Land the sport internship of your dreams while studying in one of the country’s biggest sports markets.

Our recent course offerings include:

Students and academic advisers, have a question about how our Sport Experience can fit into your academic programming? Contact Associate Dean Tony Weaver at (336) 278-5844 or complete this form.

For students eager to experience the Queen City’s sport industry, here’s a closer look at what to expect studying at the Elon Charlotte National Campus.

Elon student Teddy Morgan holds up a NASCAR helmet in the company's Charlotte offices.

Sport management major Teddy Morgan ’25 served as an email marketing intern for NASCAR, working in the organization’s corporate offices in Charlotte.