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Grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, Elmira College provides a collaborative and supportive environment that enables students to become active learners, effective leaders, responsible community members, and globally engaged citizens.
The legacy of academic excellence at Elmira College runs deep with a heritage and culture that have been forward-thinking from day one, as the first college for women with a course study equivalent to men's.
At Elmira, you’ll have opportunities that shape your future, raise your sights and equip you with targeted tools and skills to succeed in the professional world. Join a community that’s close-knit, fun-loving, and just the right amount of quirky.
Elmira College makes a private education more affordable than you realize, with a number of ways to get the financial assistance you may need. Our financial aid office can guide you through options, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs.
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The home of the three-time NCAA National Champion Elmira College Soaring Eagles.
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All first-year Elmira College students are assigned to either Anderson or Columbia residence hall. The small size of the residence halls fosters a communal atmosphere to help you transition to college life.
Living in the heart of campus makes your time at EC more fun and helps you foster deeper friendships, become more connected, and be more successful. Classrooms, the dining hall, the library, student support services, and your friends … they’re all here. When you live on campus, you will be more supported socially and academically — that’s why students who live on campus tend to have higher GPAs than their peers living off campus.
During Summer Orientation, you’ll have the option to request a specific roommate or complete a questionnaire about your preferences. The questionnaire covers topics like sleeping habits, personality, and what you’re looking for in a roommate to help find a good match. If you have a specific person you want to live with, you can include their name on the housing preferences form.
Anderson is home to 113 first-year students and features double occupancy rooms with hall baths. Located near Speidel Gymnasium and the Campus Center, Anderson offers excellent views of the campus from all four sides. It also includes a first-year Pet-Friendly floor as well as an All-Female floor. The Main Lounge features a piano and a cozy fireplace.
"The Orientation Leaders, Resident Assistants, and College Athletes were there to help us move in and give us information about living in the residence halls. And the whole orientation process was really informative. It helped me feel like I was ready to take on college."
–Alexa Sitzer '25
Columbia houses 118 first-year students and is located next to Anderson Hall, the other first-year residence hall, as well as near the Gannett-Tripp Library and Campus Center. The community spaces enhance the first-year experience by providing a flexible floor plan where you can relax with friends or form study groups. Columbia also offers an All-Female floor for students seeking that option.
Tompkins Hall houses first-year students in double, single, and single-adjoining rooms. A beloved hardwood-floor residence hall among alumni, some rooms feature working fireplaces and bay windows with great views of the Puddle. It also includes specialty housing options like an All-Female Floor and a Gender-Inclusive Floor. Built in 1928, Tompkins is the oldest residence hall on campus and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Click one of the images above for a video exploring more of Columbia Hall.
It may seem like you just received your admission letter to Elmira or you just put down your deposit. As you prepare to start your first semester of many at Elmira, Residence Life will contact you throughout the summer about your housing assignments, roommate selection, and move-in day. We know move-in is a big day full of mixed emotions, which is why we brought in a team full of volunteers to help unload your car and get your items to your room.
Your room is a blank slate for you and your roommate to decorate and show off your personalities. With that in mind, a few items are prohibited on Elmira's campus for safety concerns. We have compiled this list of suggestions to help you make informed decisions about what to bring to campus. This one-stop list covers items students typically bring on move-in and some of our own recommendations. If you are unsure about anything that you are considering bringing with you, please contact the Office of Residence Life at reslife@elmira.edu or (607) 735-1821.
