First-Year Summer Experiences

First-Year Summer Experience (FSE) programs are designed to help incoming students feel confident and prepared as they enroll at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ. FSE programs embrace the university’s commitment to experiential learning, and use this guiding philosophy to help students develop self-awareness, enhance relationships, and define community in preparation for their ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ experience.

Engage

Dates: July 8-11, 2025
Cost: $300*

Engage provides a unique opportunity to support incoming first-year students in their transition to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ through a community service lens. While participating in Engage, you will get to meet other first-year students who share similar interests, and get to know current student leaders, staff, and faculty members. Through Engage, you will:

  • Spend a week living in a residence hall and get time to explore campus
  • Volunteer with multiple community organizations
  • Explore parts of Alamance County that many students do not get a chance to see
  • Get to know the local community outside of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ
  • And get advice on preparing for your first-year and beyond from current students, faculty, and staff

Acceptance into Engage is on a first-come, first-served basis, so submit your registration early. If you have any questions, contact Abigail Wiatrek via email at awiatrek@elon.edu for more information.

I had one of the best weeks of my life participating in the Engage program. It helped me feel so prepared and ready to attend ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ with the friends and connections I made.”

-Claire Aft, Engage Participant

*The cost includes 3 nights and 4 days of lodging, meals, activities, airport shuttles (if you are flying), and transportation during the program. Program supplies and staffing are also included in this price.