All Degrees & Programs
With over 35 majors and minor areas of concentration, Elmira College lays the foundation for a diverse, cross discipline education, encouraging you to both specialize and explore.
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.
Elmira College includes meeting students from around the world, participating in Elmira traditions, completing community service projects, and hopping into a pickup kickball game.
Elmira College provides you with a foundation for future success.
The home of the three-time NCAA National Champion Elmira College Soaring Eagles.
Elmira College alumni stay connected and engaged with the College long after they graduate.
Gifts to Elmira College ensure excellent academic and co-curricular opportunities for generations of EC students.
With over 35 majors and minor areas of concentration, Elmira College lays the foundation for a diverse, cross discipline education, encouraging you to both specialize and explore.
Looking for a small, close-knit campus filled with incredible, hands-on learning opportunities? Our Admissions Office can help make Elmira College YOUR place.
Check out our news section to learn about all that's going on at Elmira College.
The EC campus map can help you find your way around campus and find the best parking spot.
Looking for registration deadlines, spring break or when grades are due? Our academic calendar has all of the important events for this academic year.
Internal dashboard for EC news, events, resources, and more. Log-in required.
Info For
Term I classes begin in only two short weeks, with Elmira College’s newest students arriving in less than one. While academic work is the focus of a student’s years on campus, a large part of the college experience includes activities, events, and general campus life – and can be just as important. Studies show that participating in campus events and activities leads to a greater sense of belonging, which leads to building stronger friendships, consistent classroom attendance, and better academic performance.
So mark the below in your calendars and be sure to bring some purple-and-gold spirit to the events.
Throughout the Fall Term, sports events. Whether you’re on one of our 16 varsity athletics teams or not, sports events are a fun activity where you can help cheer on fellow classmates, boosting their spirits. Visit elmira.edu/events for a listing of local and away games.
September 11: Each year the Elmira College community holds commemoration events to honor the lives lost during the 9/11 attacks. This includes the placement of nearly 3,000 flags in memory of those lost, including EC alumnus Darryl McKinney ‘97.
September 17, The First Year First Service Day. First Year students will fulfill some of their service hour requirements by helping a local organization.
Week of September 18, Mountain Day. Not held on a specific day - part of the fun - students can enjoy activities, relaxation, and camaraderie. An annual tradition where shared memories and experiences connect generations of alumni to current students.
September 27, Community Engagement Fair. From 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., area non-profit organizations will be on-hand to share the work they are doing in the community and the multitude of ways students can help and earn community service hours.
September 23-25, Family Weekend. After giving students some time to settle, families return to campus for a weekend filled with fun events and the chance to learn more about what their student is up to.
September 23, Octagon Fair. Another annual tradition hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement, this community-wide, family-oriented event is from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and showcases our talented student-run organizations and community vendors.
October 7-10, Fall Break. About halfway through the Term, students get a moment to recharge.
November 18-26, Thanksgiving Break. Students can celebrate the holiday and rest as they near the end of the Term and prepare for exams.
December 1, Holiday Banquet. An honored tradition where the College enjoys a family-style dinner together with seasonal cheer.
December 9, Fall 2023 Term ends.
You can find the full academic calendar and our events calendar on our website.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more and to catch images of students as they engage in all the College has to offer throughout the year.
