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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.
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.
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Experience our picturesque campus for yourself. Whether in person or online, a campus tour introduces you to our landmarks, enriches your knowledge of the college's history and traditions, and gives you a peek at your life on Elmira's campus.
Visiting campus is the best way to explore all that Elmira College offers you. Led by current Elmira students known as Gold Keys, you'll tour the facilities — including our state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab — hear a lecture by one of our expert faculty on environmental science and sustainability, catch a Soaring Eagles athletics event, and talk with current students about their experience.
Get ready to spend the day here because you will want to experience every corner of Elmira’s beautiful, green campus and the charming town we call home. Gold Keys will guide you around campus, stopping at all the important spots, including residence halls, dining facilities, and classrooms. You’ll tour where students study, recharge, and connect. During your visit, you’ll learn about life on campus and a little bit of the college’s rich history. And if you’re interested in learning about something specific, such as the augmented reality sandbox in the environmental science center or our state-of-the-art nursing facility, just ask!
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Ready to explore Elmira and looking for a place to stay? We’re here to help you do that. From national chains to independent B&Bs, check out the local accommodations within 25 miles of the Elmira College campus. Many local accommodations provide a discount for families visiting Elmira College. Be sure to ask when making your reservation.
Now is your time to get to know us — a college unlike any other. We’re ready to share advice about college admission and updates about all things Elmira!
Visit campus anytime, from anywhere! Want a quick look around? Take a few minutes and treat yourself to a virtual tour of Elmira College. Schedule a virtual presentation hosted by admissions counselors and financial aid staff and get your questions answered.
The City of Elmira is a small, quaint town with big-city connections. Located in the stunning Finger Lakes, a short drive from Buffalo, Rochester, Philadelphia, and New York City, it's a jumping-off point for skiing, golf, hiking, water sports, bike touring, museums, and restaurants. Throughout the year, Elmira Downtown Development hosts events in the district, such as outdoor concerts, a weekly farmers market, a street painting festival, outdoor movie nights, and more. Also, remember to visit the Mark Twain Study, located on EC's campus, where the famous author penned some of his most iconic novels, like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Photo credit: Finger Lakes Wine Country
