Student Experience

Students received the following update from Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley about a new emergency declaration by the Town of Elon that continues to limit mass gatherings to no more than 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.

Now a budding scientist and entomologist with the Hamel Lab, Carranza is a first-generation, Latinx college student who once questioned her calling to science. Growing up, she rarely saw scientists who looked like her represented. Her summer internship raised the profile of an unheralded female entomologist from the 20th century and forged connections in her field.

This year, new and returning Communications Fellows traded their usual ice cream social for Zoom and trivia. Nevertheless, the Aug. 27 event allowed first-year Fellows to connect virtually with upperclassmen and hear about their experiences in the Fellows program.

Throughout the fall semester, Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley is providing regular email update messages to keep students and parents informed about the efforts related to COVID-19.

Twenty-seven students in the Class of 2021 will help lead moot court programs over the next year by participating in upcoming national contests and coordinating Elon Law's own Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition.

Fitness centers and other recreation spaces will open, with modifications including reduced space capacities, reservation requirements, face coverings and enhanced cleaning protocols.

The event organized by the Black Student Union provided members of the Elon community a chance to come together and advocate for change.

Graduates applying to medical school this year will face an application process that is quite different than years prior as most interviews will be held virtually. Here is what to expect during this virtual interview experience and tips to help you prepare!

A variety of virtual events this week will be focused on supporting Black students during challenging times.

This semester, Elon has erected tents around campus to provide outdoor learning spaces for students and faculty that present new environments for learning.