Application Instructions

January 10: Priority Deadline for regular freshman admissions; final deadline for Fellows program and scholarship competition
Students who wish to be considered for Fellows programs and scholarships must submit their freshman application and the separate Fellows Program application by January 10. You may obtain the Fellows application online or call the admissions office to request a copy. All freshmen applications submitted after this date will be considered on a space available basis.

Notification: Rolling basis, within 4-8 weeks of the date a completed application is received, beginning October 1.

Admissions Procedures:
Your application cannot be processed until the following documents have been submitted. The completed application is confidential and will become the property of Elon University.

A completed application includes:

• completed application including required personal statement and character statement with nonrefundable $35 application fee (paid online via secure server upon submission of online application)
  
• official high school transcript
  (to be submitted with Counselor Evaluation form)
• Counselor Evaluation Form
  Give the Counselor Evaluation Form to your guidance counselor to be submitted with your high school transcript and a list of courses you are currently taking.
  Please note: Personal recommendations are not required for admission.
• SAT, ACT or TOEFL scores
  Arrange for SAT or ACT score reports to be sent to Elon University. Elon's code for SATs (CEEB code) is 5183; for ACT, it is 3096. Elon combines your best math and best verbal scores. Be sure to send us scores from all tests taken.
• Transfer Applicants must submit a Dean's Evaluation Form, which may be obtained from the Admissions Office by calling (800) 334-8448.
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) In addition to SAT or ACT scores, the TOEFL is considered as a part of the admissions decision for international students, unless English is a student's native language or the language of instruction. You may receive an application form from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate or by visiting TOEFL's web site, www.toefl.org

For International Students Only

Your application must also include an official certified English translation of your complete academic records documenting your last four years of secondary school studies, including mark sheets and examination certificates earned.

Documentation of Financial Resources

Since Elon University cannot provide need-based financial assistance for international students, the student must submit documentation that sufficient financial resources are available from family or outside sources for at least one year of study at Elon. Upon notification of admission, you will receive a Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR) which must be completed and returned along with a U.S. $300 enrollment deposit before an I-20 will be issued.

Admissions Policy
Admission to Elon is competitive. Approximately 7,000 applications are received for the 1,200 available openings in the freshman class.

The most important factor in the admissions decision are the academic record including the courses taken, the grades attained and class standing, followed by SAT or ACT scores. Other factors which may be considered include leadership potential, extracurricular and service-related activities, special talent, relationship with the university and ability to contribute positively to the campus community. A campus visit is highly recommended and individual interviews may be scheduled, if desired. However, interview evaluations are not a factor in the admissions decision.

Applicants are encouraged to pursue a rigorous program of study including the following distribution of courses:

English . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 units (required)
Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 or more units