New Student & Transition Programs

Coming from 23 countries, Elon welcomed the Class of 2026 international students with a breakfast in McKinnon Hall on Thursday.

The website and Facebook page for New Student Programs at Elon provide students and their families with an overview of events and helpful tips as the academic year prepares to begin.

As Elon prepares to welcome its largest-ever incoming class, here is what they will have to look forward to, as well as valuable information and resources to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Adventures in Leadership sessions focus on the successful transition of incoming first-year students through community building, finding resources and having conversations about college life and Elon.

Twenty incoming first-year Elon students spent a week with on-campus organizations and community partners to get first-hand experience of service opportunities Elon provides.

A look back to the New Student Convocation for Class of 2022 as they prepare to graduate on Friday, May 20.

Members of the Division of Student Life were honored at their annual celebration for leadership, contributions and successes.

The Elon Bound Virtual Pre-Orientation program is scheduled to go live on Wednesday, May 18, and will walk students through necessary topics such as the core curriculum, registering for classes and what to expect from their Elon experience and how to make sure it is as meaningful as possible.

New international students arrive to campus a few days early for International Student Orientation, a time to build community while learning about life in the United States and at Elon.

The special event is planned for members of the Class of 2024, which due to the pandemic were not able to enjoy the traditional welcome to campus most first-year students receive.