Study USA
Broaden your worldview stateside
Through our Study USA programs, experience a diversity of cultures, worldviews, and environments at our domestic learning hubs. Available for a semester, summer, or winter term, these options are offered in partnership with Elon faculty-in-residence or local partners.
Programs include place-based learning, internships, alumni support, and professional development, helping students build industry connections and practical skills.
Programs
While open to all majors, some programs may align more closely with specific fields of study. Study USA locations include New York City, Charlotte, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, each offering rich professional and cultural experiences. See below for more details.
| Charlotte | Los Angeles | New York | Washington, DC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPA | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.75 |
| Class Eligibility | Sophomore & above | Sophomore & above | Junior & above | Sophomore & above |
| Terms | Spring, Summer & Fall | Summer & Spring | Summer | Spring, Summer & Fall |
| Host | Elon Program | Elon Program | Elon Program | External Approved: The Washington Center |
| Majors/Minors | Fall: Sport Management & Communication
Spring: HSS Summer: All majors |
Semester: Communication
Summer: Communication & Performing Arts |
Summer: All majors | Semester & Summer: All majors. Best for students interested in policy, government, social justice, or NGO work |
| Internship | Required, no placement | Required, no placement | Required, no placement | Required, placement |
Other Domestic Short-term Programs
Elon’s short-term, faculty-led programs offer immersive opportunities to explore timely issues on location. Imagine yourself embedded in the presidential campaign trail in New Hampshire or uncovering the psychology of happiness through a deep dive into Disney World’s business strategies in Orlando.