First-Year Application
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All first-year applicants must submit:
- Completed application and nonrefundable $60 fee
- Official High School/Secondary School Transcript/Records
- SAT or ACT scores (optional)
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores (see exceptions below)
- Completed School Report (included in the application)
At ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, we pride ourselves in being student-centered and a strong emphasis is placed on personal relationships. A significant part of your experience here will be engaging with your classmates, your professors, and the broader community.
If you have chosen to include an InitialView interview as part of your application process, we would invite you to provide it to us. It provides us with an additional way to imagine how you would engage with all that ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ has to offer.
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Official High School/Secondary School Transcript
All academic records must be submitted in English by your designated school official directly to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Office of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ.
Test Scores
Submission of SAT or ACT results is not required for admissions consideration.
If you are attending a school where English is not the primary language of instruction, you must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting the TOEFL,ÌýIELTS, or Duolingo English TestÌý²õ³¦´Ç°ù±ð²õ.
- Minimum TOEFL score requirement: 80 (internet-based test)
- Minimum IELTS score requirement: 6.5
- Minimum Duolingo English Test requirement: 110
Merit-Based Scholarships and Financial Aid for International Students
We know financing your education is an important topic to cover when deciding where to apply and ultimately enroll.
All first-year ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ applicants are considered for our Presidential Scholarship, ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Engagement Scholarship, and International Scholar Award. The Fellows Program and Scholars Program are additional merit-based scholarship opportunities, and require a supplementary application and interview selection process. The total scholarship range for international applicants is between $3,000 – $23,500 USD per year.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ is not able to offer need-based financial aid for non-U.S. citizens currently. We also do not offer full scholarships. If you are a U.S. citizen living abroad, you are eligible for financial aid by completing the FAFSA and CSS profile.
Visa Process
Non-U.S. citizens who decide to enroll at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ must submit:
- ´¡Ìý³¦±ô±ð²¹°ùÌýcopy of your passport
- Completed Certificate of Financial Responsibility form
- Original bank statement or letter from the bank issued within the last 6 months
These documents are not required for the application review process and can be submitted ²¹´Ú³Ù±ð°ùÌýadmission into the university. This information will be used to issue your I-20, which is needed to obtain your F-1 student visa.
For information on the visa process and requirements, please visit the Isabella Cannon Global Education Center (GEC), or contact the GEC team at global@elon.edu.
International Transfer Students
For more information about Transfer ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, please feel free to visit the Transfer ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ website.
The following information is not required for the application review process; however, it is required if a student is accepted and plans to enroll at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ:
- Completed Visa Clearance Form with all appropriate paperwork
Exchange Students
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Office of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ and the Isabella Cannon Global Education Center work with students from the following schools that are interested in studying abroad at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ for a semester:
- Kansai Gaidai University—Osaka, Japan
- Nanyang Technological University—Singapore
- ESB Reutlingen—Reutlingen, Germany
- NEOMA Business School—Reims, France
- University of the Sunshine Coast—Sunshine Coast, Australia
- University of Sussex—Brighton, England
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore—Piacenza, Italy
- Accademia Europea di Firenze (AEF)—Florence, Italy
- American University Cairo (AUC)—New Cairo,ÌýEgypt
- Frankfurt School
- Instituo QuÃmico de Sarrià – Barcelona
- The American College of Greece
Students interested in studying abroad from these institutions should work with their university’s study abroad/student exchange office to find out more information.
Application Information
Students who want to study abroad at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ must submit:
- Completed
- Translated transcripts from the university you currently attend
- 250-500 word personal statement
The following information is not required for the application review process; however, it is required if a student is accepted and plans to enroll at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ:
- Photocopy of your passport(s) (required for all applicants from outside the U.S.)
- Completed Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR) form (available via the Acorn Account)
- Original bank statement or letter from the bank issued within the last 6 months
Please note that this information can be sent in with the application and is not used in the decision process.
Visa Information
Non–U.S. citizens seeking admission to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ must submit a Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR). A DS-2019, necessary to obtain your J-1 visa, will then be issued. Students must schedule an appointment with the consulate in their home country to be considered for a visa. For more information on the visa process and requirements, please visit the Isabella Cannon Global Education Center (GEC), or contact the GEC team at global@elon.edu.