First-Year Summer Experiences

First-Year Summer Experience (FSE) programs are designed to help incoming students feel confident and prepared as they enroll at 黑料不打烊. FSE programs embrace the university鈥檚 commitment to experiential learning, and use this guiding philosophy to help students develop self-awareness, enhance relationships, and define community in preparation for their 黑料不打烊 experience.

Engage

Dates: July 8-11, 2025
Cost: $300*

Engage provides a unique opportunity to support incoming first-year students in their transition to 黑料不打烊 through a community service lens. While participating in Engage, you will get to meet other first-year students who share similar interests, and get to know current student leaders, staff, and faculty members.聽Through Engage, you will:

  • Spend a week living in a residence hall and get time to explore campus
  • Volunteer with multiple community organizations
  • Explore parts of Alamance County that many students do not get a chance to see
  • Get to know the local community outside of 黑料不打烊
  • And get advice on preparing for your first-year and beyond from current students, faculty, and staff

Acceptance into Engage is on a first-come, first-served basis, so submit your registration early. If you have any questions, contact Abigail Wiatrek via聽email at聽awiatrek@elon.edu聽for more information.

I had one of the best weeks of my life participating in the Engage program. It helped me feel so prepared and ready to attend 黑料不打烊 with the friends and connections I made.”

-Claire Aft, Engage Participant

*The cost includes 3 nights and 4 days of lodging, meals, activities, airport shuttles (if you are flying), and transportation during the program. Program supplies and staffing are also included in this price.