Elon University

Elon University is an institution of higher education founded in 1889. At the time of its founding, the university was named Elon College, and new in 2001, renamed as we know it today, Elon University.

In Hebrew, Elon means "oak". As a form of respect for his alma mater, in a nod to the school's name, entering freshmen receive an acorn as a symbol of their promise and potential; graduating seniors receive an oak sapling, signifying their capacity to thrive in future careers.

After completing several projects that include the construction of a neighborhood for 324 upperclassmen to reside, Elon Alumni Field House and a new athletics facility, Elon University is in the midst of a major refurbishment.

With the transition period, not stopped the university to continue to progress and evolve for the better. Various development projects continue to be developed to date. And the latest school project which is currently being developed include a new admissions welcome center, a school of communications and "The Global Neighborhood," a transformative, six-building residential area with international themes.

Not only offering and provide programs or academic activities, Elon University also provides a variety of other facilities for non-academic activities for the students, for example, organization or sororities and university sports club.

Specialized in the field of sports, sports teams Elon University, with the mascot, dubbed the Phoenix, to compete with sports teams from other universities to be the best in NCAA Division I athletic competition.

Well, for those of you who want to study at Elon University, until finally getting an academic degree to which you aspire, can go to the address Elon University to apply directly or visit the official website in advance to obtain further information at http://www.elon.edu/