Elmira
College New YorkA fine,
old private College with a tradition of excellence
 After fifteen decades of
excellence, Elmira College remains rooted in the liberal arts and
sciences, enriching its students inquiry and analysis of their world,
communication skills, and civic and ethical responsibility. Elmira
College remains a private residential college, where students follow in
the footsteps of the many who came before. In addition to a challenging
academic schedule, students take part in numerous clubs and activities,
several signature graduation requirements and in many traditions. In
fact, it is the traditions of the College, more than any other aspect,
that unite the College community and provide a link between our current
students and the generations of thousands of alumni worldwide. Few
colleges pay more homage to history than Elmira College, and fewer yet
practice time-honored traditions.
The College s 12: 1
student-faculty ratio allows the academic experience to be both rigorous
and individualized. No classes are taught by teaching assistants. The
academic program at the College brings highly-qualified faculty and
excellent students together in a learning community second to none. More
than one-third of the student body studies abroad or off-campus with
Elmira College professors during the distinctive six-week spring term.
Small classes and close relationships with faculty and administrators
contribute greatly to the success of the students at Elmira College, and
in their careers after graduation.
The Freshman Writing
Program, required of all students who enter as freshmen, is designed to
improve the writing and communications skills of each student. The
program includes a one-on-one tutorial with an experienced writing
lecturer.
A sixty-hour community
service requirement prepares graduates to make significant contributions
to society and to enjoy successful careers. The College requires every
student to complete a 240-hour career-related internship. Elmira College
students experience incredible success upon completion of their four
years on campus. Ninety-seven percent of June graduates to secure jobs
in their desired field of employment or enter graduate or professional
school by Labor Day each year.
Committed to the
residential college experience, on-campus housing is guaranteed all four
years for undergraduates. This creates an outstanding residential
environment, fostering social growth and academic success. Involvement
in activities and athletics is enhanced by living with friends who also
become active participants. After the freshman year, students may
select from a variety of housing options including suites, apartments,
single rooms and campus houses. As freshmen, students live in
traditional housing, which requires having a roommate for the first
year. Each dormitory is supervised by a Residence Life Coordinator, an
extensively-trained professional staff member who oversee all aspects of
daily life in the dorms.
 Elmira
College boasts an extremely successful athletics tradition. Students at
the College are actively involved in a myriad of athletic and
recreational activities, ranging from the intense competition of our
varsity sports to the excitement of white-water rafting and other club
trips. Students pursue these opportunities with vigor and enthusiasm,
creating an atmosphere of vitality at the College. Intercollegiate teams
compete at the NCAA Division III level. Annually, the Soaring Eagles
compete against Middlebury, Williams, Hamilton, Union, Clarkson, St.
Bonaventure, Vassar, Hobart-William Smith, University of Rochester,
Colgate, Ithaca, and Bowdoin to name a few.
Admissions
Questions about the
application process should be directed to the Office of Admissions at 1
(800) 935-6472 or
admissions@elmira.edu.
Visits to Elmira College s
"postcard-picture perfect campus" can be arranged through the Office of
Admissions, as well.
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