Our Culture & Diversity
At Elon, we are committed to creating a positive, welcoming environment where every member of our community can thrive.
Diversity, Inclusion, & Global Engagement
We embrace diversity in its broadest sense, including, but not limited to, diversity of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic standing, and intellectual viewpoint.
Learn more about our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and global engagement.
Weekly Traditions
Elon cultivates a culture unlike any other, where traditions like College Coffee and Numen Lumen bring faculty, students, and staff together weekly to build community and foster friendships. As a member of the Elon community, be sure to join us for some of these cherished traditions each week.
College Coffee
Join us each week for College Coffee to chat with your colleagues, make new connections, learn about resources and opportunities, and of course, enjoy a cup of coffee.
- When: Tuesday mornings from 9:40 to 10:10 a.m. (during the academic year)
- Where: Phi Beta Kappa Plaza (check your email for special event and inclement weather locations)
Numen Lumen
Each week, members of the Elon community gather to share personal stories, listen to live performances, and enjoy coffee and refreshments. Discover this semester’s lineup of Numen Lumen speakers and musical performances.
- When: Thursday mornings from 9:50 to 10:20 a.m. (during the academic year)
Where: Numen Lumen Pavilion
Resources that Support Our Culture
Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education
The Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education (CREDE) plays an essential role in developing campus-wide intercultural competence and provides race and ethnicity related resources and support for faculty, staff, and students.
Learn more about faculty and staff resources and opportunities offered by the CREDE.
Gender & LGBTQIA Center
The Gender & LGBTQIA Center advances educational programs, support, and advocacy for students, employees, and alumni to succeed at Elon and beyond.
Truitt Center for Religious & Spiritual Life
The Truitt Center is a safe place for spiritual growth, worldview exploration (religious and secular), and interfaith engagement.
Learn more about the Truitt Center for Religious & Spiritual Life.
Additional Diversity and Inclusion Resources
Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Training
This online training program offers a convenient and practical way to help explain the types of behaviors and comments that may constitute sexual harassment. Access the Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Training (login required).
Title IX Resources
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities.
Learn more about your Title IX rights and resources available to you at Elon.
Bias and Discrimination Policies and Statements
Staff Ombudsperson
Our staff ombudsperson is a safe, neutral, and confidential resource for the Elon community in exploring options to resolve problems, complaints, or conflicts.
Sustainability
- Elon Sustainability
The Office of Sustainability’s mission is to advance sustainability at Elon by helping to streamline and improve university operations and developing and fostering educational programs.
Learn more about Elon Sustainability.
Social Network for Ridesharing
Elon has partnered with Share the Ride NC to offer a more sustainable way to travel through social commuting.
Learn more about Share the Ride NC.