Elon Bound Virtual Pre-Orientation

This required Elon Bound virtual pre-orientation program is for all new, first-year and transfer undergraduate students. If you are attending Elon in fall 2023, access the program using your Elon username and password. Families also can create a guest account and explore the virtual pre-orientation program. It includes a series of modules, videos and quizzes prepare you for your Elon journey. You will receive information about fall course registration, which will be critical for you to successfully register for your first semester of classes at Elon!

Advising & Registration

Once you have completed the Elon Bound Virtual Pre-Orientation program, sign up for a required small group advising session. We offer a variety of advising sessions. Some will be focused on certain academic disciplines, such as in the Love School of Business or the School of Communications. Others will be general sessions for students with any academic interest. These sessions, which are in a group of 10 or fewer students, last 30-minutes. We review the Elon Core Curriculum, the use of Student Planning to register for classes, incoming credits earned and discuss any questions you have about the process. Once the required small group advising session is completed, you will be provided a date and time to register for your classes.

New Student Orientation

Whether you are coming to Elon as a first-year or a transfer student, New Student Orientation (NSO) will ensure that your transition to Elon is smooth and enjoyable. All new students (both first-years and transfers) are expected to participate in New Student Orientation, which directly follows move-in and is scheduled Friday, August 18 through Monday, August 21. Classes begin on Tuesday, August 22.