An Elon application is required for every Elon global engagement program. Some programs may also require an additional application in order to be considered for the program. All online applications are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the advertised deadline date.

2024-25 Deadlines

Deadlines for Study USA

Study USA application and withdrawal deadlines are summarized in the following table. Withdrawal deadlines state cost that will be incurred if not withdrawn prior to dates. Please read the notes following the table for important details that may impact your financial obligations.

Application Deadlines Withdrawal Deadlines
Term Early Action Rolling Initial Penalty Housing Cost Program Cost
Summer Oct. 1-Nov. 15 Dec. 1-Feb. 1 Apr. 1: $4,000 NA Apr. 15
Fall Oct. 1-Nov. 15 Dec. 1-Feb. 1 Apr. 15: $500 June 1 Aug. 1
Spring Apr. 1-May 15 June 1-Sept. 15 Nov. 1: $2,000 Nov. 15 Dec. 1

*In addition, students withdrawing from Elon in DC (summer, fall or spring) are subject to the posted policies for the on-site partner, The Washington Center (TWC).

    What is the Early Action Period? All applications during the Early Action period are evaluated on an equal basis – the timing of submission does not impact application acceptance.  Submitting during Early Action allows students to get an early answer on their application status and scholarship support.  For competitive programs, it’s in your best interest to apply Early Action as the program might not reopen for Rolling.

    What is the Rolling Period? Applications submitted within these dates will be reviewed in order of submission.  Reviews are completed within two weeks of submission in the order received.

    Exceptions

    Application Deadlines
    Term Non-Elon Study USA Petitions Other Global Experiential Opportunities
    Summer Mar. 30 Apr. 30
    Fall Mar. 30 Apr. 30
    Spring Oct. 30 Nov. 30

    Deadlines for Study Abroad

    Students that withdraw after the posted withdrawal deadline (detailed below) will be billed a nonrefundable $500 cancelation fee, plus any additional unrecoverable costs, such as expended insurance premium and fees required according to the host program/on-site partner’s payment and cancelation policy, which may include up to the total program cost.

    Study Abroad application and withdrawal deadlines are summarized in the following table. Please read the notes following the table for important details that may impact your financial obligations.

    Application Deadlines Withdrawal Deadlines
    Term Early Action Rolling Initial Penalty*
    Summer Oct. 1 – Nov. 15 Jan. 3 – Feb. 15 Apr. 1: $500
    Fall Oct. 1 – Nov. 15 Jan. 3 – Feb. 15 Apr. 15: $500
    Spring Apr. 1 – May 15 June 15 – Sept. 15 Nov. 1: $500

    *Financial obligations to individual providers may vary.  Please consult your provider’s website for more detail on due dates that may differ from Elon’s dates. 

    What is the Early Action Period? All applications during the Early Action period are evaluated on an equal basis – the timing of submission does not impact application acceptance.  Submitting during Early Action allows students to get an early answer on their application status and scholarship support.  For competitive programs, it’s in your best interest to apply Early Action as the program might not reopen for Rolling.

    What is the Rolling Period? Applications submitted within these dates will be reviewed in order of submission.  Reviews are completed within two weeks of submission in the order received.

    Exceptions

    Application Deadlines
    Term Non-Elon Study Abroad Petitions Other Global Experiential Opportunities
    Summer Mar. 30 Apr. 30
    Fall Mar. 30 Apr. 30
    Spring Oct. 30 Nov. 30

    *Please be advised, the Elon deadline for the Montpellier program is August 1st for Spring applications and January 10th for Fall applications.

    Several other programs have exceptions where non-refundable costs are incurred earlier than listed.  These are generally application and acceptance fees.  Known program exceptions are listed below:

    Elon Global Start

    Additionally, please note the withdrawal policy and deadlines for Elon’s Global Start (EGS) program, as found here. EGS is a study abroad program for participants that are not enrolled as Elon University students, thus the withdrawal and refund policy found on Elon Bursar’s Office’s website does not apply.

    Deadlines for Winter Term

    Winter Term applications open when Fall Semester registration access begins in early April. Deadline to enroll or make changes is September 2nd.

    • Mar 20: Programs announced.
    • Apr. 18: Fall registration access begins. Students enroll in a Winter Term Study Abroad or Study USA program by registering for the fall prerequisite preparatory seminar (1 s.h.) that corresponds to the winter program. A student’s individual registration time will be posted on the “Schedule” tab in their Student Planning.
    • Late April/Early May: MyElonGlobal registration created and due within 10 days. Toward the end of April, the GEC will email students instructions for completing their program registration in MyElonGlobal. Once a student receives that email, they have 10 days to complete their requirements. If they don’t complete their MyElonGlobal registration within that window, they will be withdrawn from the course in order to allow for someone to join the course or move off the wait list.
    • April to August: Drop/Add and MyElonGlobal registration process continues. As students drop or add a corresponding fall prerequisite preparatory seminar (s.h.), they will be emailed instructions for completing their MyElonGlobal registration within 10 days. If they don’t complete their MyElonGlobal registration within that window, they will be withdrawn from the course in order to allow for someone to join the course or move off the wait list.
    • September 2: Drop/Add Deadline — Last day to make fall preparatory seminar enrollment (and corresponding winter course) changes, or for students to switch off of a wait list into an open program.

    *Starting September 3rd, cancellations must be submitted through the 2024 Winter Term Cancellation Form. (Link posted on September 3rd.)

    Winter Term withdrawal deadlines are summarized in the following table.

    Withdrawal Deadlines – Financial Penalties
    On or before September 1: No Penalty
    Sept. 3: 25% of Program Cost
    Sept. 15: 50% of Program Cost
    Oct. 1: Full Program Cost

     

    Additional Cancelation Policies

    • Processes for withdrawing, deferring or changing programs vary by term and program type. To change your enrollment, follow the steps posted to the withdrawing, deferring or changing programs webpage.
    • A student is responsible for the costs noted above regardless of whether the program fees have been paid at the time of cancelation.
    • Scholarships cannot be used toward withdrawal costs or payments.
    • The GEC cannot reimburse personal purchases (i.e. expenses not included in the billable program fee), such as connecting flights or passport costs.
    • No refund will be provided after commencement of the program, including if a program is canceled or recalled after the start date.