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 registration deadlines, spring break or when grades are due? Our academic calendar has all of the important events for this academic year.
The EC campus map can help you find your way around campus and find the best parking spot.
Check out our news section to learn about all that's going on at Elmira College.
Internal dashboard for EC news, events, resources, and more. Log-in required.
Looking for a small, close-knit campus filled with incredible, hands-on learning opportunities? Our Admissions Office can help make Elmira College YOUR place.
Info For
Sheila Kelley ’27 (right) accepts donations from fellow EC students in the Campus Center.
Sheila Kelley ’27, a Social Work major, was feeling anxious about the ongoing federal government shutdown and its impact on funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – commonly referred to as SNAP.
Her first thought was, “We need to address this locally and make sure no one is hungry.”
Kelley quickly moved from concern to action with the idea of starting a food drive.
Before leaping ahead, Kelley shared her thoughts and ideas with her professor, Dr. Kelly R. Smith, Assistant Professor of Human Services. Smith was on board and suggested making the food drive a class project for the Fall term Social Justice class. One of the course requirements is to complete a group project that addresses or highlights a social justice issue.
Kelley and Smith presented the idea to the Social Justice class, and they eagerly embraced it. They reviewed research looking at how many working individuals rely on SNAP subsidies so that they can direct more of their income toward other costs of living, such as rent or heating. In Chemung County, 14,000 individuals receive SNAP benefits.
As the class started discussing the idea, some of the students shared their own personal financial struggles. Ultimately, the class decided to focus on supporting members of the EC community who may be struggling who may be struggling, as well as the local Elmira community.
“I was very proud of my students for wanting to do this and recognizing other people’s needs,” shared Smith.
The class placed bins across campus and is promoting the drive to the campus community. The collections began on November 3 and will continue until November 19.
Once they collect the donations, the students will assemble food packages. They’ll utilize a campus survey to let those in need raise their hand anonymously. Those interested can discreetly pick up a food package from Smith’s office.
“We want to respect the privacy and dignity of whoever is in need,” explained Kelley. “And any remaining food items will be donated to a local food pantry.”
Members of the area community are invited to donate items to the drive. Suggested items include peanut butter, pasta, canned fruit and vegetables, canned chicken or turkey, applesauce, oats, microwavable meals, and hygiene products.
Bin Locations - see our interactive campus map for navigation:
McGraw Hall
Campus Center
Gannett-Tripp Library
Cowles Hall
McGraw Bookstore
Murray Athletic Center (AKA The Domes)
Gibson Theatre
