Application Deadlines
| Application | Deadline | Notification | Enrollment Deposit Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1* | December 1 | January 10, non-refundable |
| Early Action (non-binding) | November 1* | December 20 | May 1 |
| Spring First-Year | December 1 | Rolling | January 1 |
| Regular Deadline | January 10* | March 20 | May 1 |
| Honors Program | January 10** | ||
| Fellows Program | January 10** | ||
| Odyssey Program | January 15 | ||
| Accelerated Pathways in PA and PT | January 15 |
*Elon offers a test-optional admissions program. The most important factors in the admissions decision are the academic record (including courses taken, grades attained and class standing), application essay, leadership potential, extracurricular and service-related activities, special talents and ability to contribute positively to the campus community.
**Priority consideration deadline is November 1.
Early Decision Plan
Application Deadline: November 1 | Notification Date: December 1
Students whose first choice is Elon are encouraged to apply Early Decision.
Benefits of Choosing Early Decision
- Faster admissions decision
- Faster financial aid eligibility notification
- Early course registration for fall semester
- A $3,000 Elon Experiences grant
- Priority consideration for a Living Learning Community
What you need to know about Early Decision:
- Application commitment is binding
- You may only apply to one school Early Decision
- If admitted, applications must be withdrawn from all other colleges and universities
- Parents/guardians and students sign an Early Decision Agreement on the application
- A non-refundable $500 enrollment deposit is required by January 10
- You cannot defer admission under Early Decision
Check out Elon’s Net Price Calculator for a financial aid estimate.
Early Action Plan
Application Deadline: November 1 | Notification Date: December 20
Students who would like an early answer on their application status may apply Early Action. Early Action is non-binding, and students are permitted to apply to other schools in addition to Elon.
Spring First-Year
Application Deadline: December 1 | Notification Date: Rolling
High school graduates who would like to start their college career in the spring may apply Spring First-Year.
Regular Deadline
Application Deadline: January 10 | Notification Date: March 20
This is the final application deadline for first-year admissions. Applications received after this date will be considered on a space-available basis.
Honors and Fellows Programs
Application Deadline: January 10 | Notification Date: April 1
Elon offers exceptional Honors and Fellows scholarship opportunities to admitted first-year students. Completing your first-year application and responding to the essay prompt are the only steps needed to be considered. Your selections won’t affect your admission to the University in any way. Finalists invited to interview during one of two scholarship weekends will be notified through their Acorn Account by February 1.
These programs offer exciting academic and personal growth opportunities. In addition to annual scholarships, receipients also receive $1,000 Global Study grants and enroll in special courses, internships or paid research projects. More information on each program can be found here.
Priority deadline for scholarship consideration opportunities is November 1.
Scholars Program
Application Deadline: January 10
Elon’s Scholars Programs offer strong, well-rounded first-year students opportunities to connect around shared interests. Faculty/staff mentorships, annual scholarships and peer support are hallmarks of these special interest programs.
More information on each opportunity can be found here.
Odyssey Program
Application Deadline: January 15
Students with strong academic and leadership potential who also demonstrate high financial need are eligible for scholarships in the Odyssey Program, which provides financial, academic, social and mentoring/advising to ensure participants have the opportunity to fully engage in Elon’s many experiences. To be considered for these scholarships, students must first submit a first-year application, then Apply Online to Odyssey and submit the FAFSA. Upon completion and submission of these materials, the Scholarship Committee will review your application and you will be considered for all awards for which you are eligible. Candidates for the Odyssey Program should not apply Early Decision.
Check your Acorn Account (for undergraduate applicants)
Accelerated Pathways in PA and PT
Application Deadline: January 15
Elon offers an accelerated pathway to the university’s highly selective Physician Assistant Studies (PA) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) graduate programs. Designed for undergraduate students in a wide variety of majors, the Accelerated Pathway offers a 3.5 year undergraduate curriculum with the opportunity for admissions into Elon’s Physician Assistant Studies or Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the final semester of the senior year. A separate application is required by January 15.
Check your Acorn Account (for undergraduate applicants)