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Looking for a small, close-knit campus filled with incredible, hands-on learning opportunities? Our Admissions Office can help make Elmira College YOUR place.
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.
Looking for a small, close-knit campus filled with incredible, hands-on learning opportunities? Our Admissions Office can help make Elmira College YOUR place.
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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.
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Elmira College is situated in the Finger Lakes region (aka FLX), which is renowned for its beautiful lakes and natural landscapes. If you aren’t familiar with the area, it’s worth exploring. This “Move-In-Monday” highlights just a few of the area’s attractions that you can check out with some of the friends you meet here at EC. You can learn more about all the region has to offer by visiting Mark Twain Country and Finger Lakes Wine Country.
Did you know Elmira is known as the Soaring Capital of America and this is how the Soaring Eagles got their name? Or that it played a prominent role in the Civil War? And that nearby is the largest glass museum in the world? There’s plenty to see whether you’re a history buff, really into cars and planes, or appreciative of the fine arts.
Photo courtesy of Finger Lakes Wine Country
Arnot Art Museum, Elmira - Houses 17th-19th century European paintings and sculptures as well as 19th-20th century American art
Rockwell Museum, Corning - Exploring the American experience through art
Corning Museum of Glass, Corning - Combines art and science with plenty of hands-on activities like making your own glass
Photo courtesy of Finger Lakes Wine Country
The National Soaring Museum, Elmira - Features the history of glider planes and includes glider rides
The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, Hammondsport - A motorcycle and aviation museum dedicated to aviation pioneer, Glenn Curtiss
Photo courtesy of Finger Lakes Wine Country
Chemung Valley History Museum, Elmira - The largest general history museum in the region
Elmira Civil War Prison Camp, Elmira - Home to a full-scale reconstruction of the Elmira Civil War prison camp
John W. Jones Museum, Elmira - Original home to John W. Jones, who escaped slavery and worked as an Underground Railroad Station Master
Photo courtesy of Finger Lakes Wine Country
Love sports? Want to catch a Broadway show? How about a music concert? They’re all available here in Elmira with even more options close by.
Clemens Center, Elmira - The region’s performing arts center
First Arena, Elmira - A sports and music arena
Elmira Pioneers Baseball, Elmira - Enjoy a baseball game at Historic Dunn Field
Photo courtesy of Finger Lakes Wine Country
There are plenty of big-box stores about 15 minutes from campus, but there are also local shops to explore.
Downtown Elmira, Elmira - Home to some of the above attractions you’ll also find shops, restaurants, a farmer’s market, and more
The Gaffer District, Corning - Downtown Corning with shops, restaurants, farmer’s market, and more
Photo courtesy of Finger Lakes Wine Country
The FLX is rich in outdoor fun including hiking, swimming, boating, biking, skiing, ice skating, and golf.
Eldridge Park, Elmira - A public park with small amusement rides, including a restored carousel rumored to be the fastest carousel in the world
Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum, Elmira - Free access to two trail systems with more than 10 miles of hiking trails
Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen - Walk the Gorge Trail, which has 19 waterfalls
Nearby Nature Trails - ideal for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing
Lackawanna Rail Trail (Elmira to Lowman)
Catherine Valley Trail (Horseheads to Watkins Glen)
Elmira’s balance between urban activities and natural landscapes is not commonly found so find time to step away from campus and enjoy!
