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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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Gifts to Elmira College ensure excellent academic and co-curricular opportunities for generations of EC students.
From the moment they step foot on campus, our students set out on a journey to discover who they are and find their place in the world. Every day they soar higher, fostered by a culture of giving back to the College and the scholarship programs that have supported generations of Soaring Eagles.
There are many opportunities to benefit EC students and the College in meaningful ways. The Office of Institutional Advancement works with donors to find the opportunity that matches their desires and supports the programs and initiatives that benefit our campus and students.
My name is Kaitlyn Potter. I’m a Criminal Justice and Psychology double Major, a Legal Studies Minor, and a member of the Tenacious Class of 2025.
I came to Elmira from the rural town of Eldred, New York, where I was valedictorian of my class and the only female wrestler at my high school. While my course of study and being able to wrestle were important aspects of choosing Elmira, the scholarship I received made the greatest impact. Thanks to the generosity of alumna and alumnus, like you, I am able to move forward with my dream of being a lawyer, while participating in a sport I love.
Today, I can honestly say I’m so happy that I chose Elmira College. I am excelling academically, making the dean’s list every term and being inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. I have grown as a wrestler, learning from my Coach and team. However, my greatest accomplishment thus far has been finding my voice. As an individual who once struggled with speaking up, I’m truly grateful for the strength Elmira College has instilled in me.
Inspiring the leaders of tomorrow is central to the Elmira College experience. I am thankful for all the opportunities Elmira has provided, and I look forward to my continued growth and success. Your gifts mean so much to students, like me, who rely on scholarships. Please make your contribution today by mailing a check, going online to lizw.jdzruiran.com/give, or calling (607) 735-1770.
Be it ever so,
Kaitlyn Potter ’25
"The most important thing is to ensure Elmura College continues to impact the lives of students – the same as it did for me."
–Barbara Corti Herrmann '62
Special events like Giving Tuesday and Elmira Everlasting have seen record success thanks to your support. Because of this generosity, we can help our students with merit scholarships and other financial assistance, all while preparing future generations with the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed for success in today’s world.
Calling all Elmira College Alumni… Want to leave a lasting legacy at your Elmira College? The Class of 2008 is here to guide you through simple steps to make a real impact. The Class has already gotten a jump on their 2028 Reunion Class Gift, funding the creation of a campus patio to be located between Perry and Tompkins Residence Halls, by utilizing the three easy steps below. These steps are sure to get your classmates on board and help create a lasting legacy that your Class will be proud to leave behind.
When asked why she supports Elmira College, Class Agent Megan Metro ’08, explains, “It will forever be my home away from home. All these years later I still get the ‘warm and fuzzies’ when I step on campus. EC is truly the place that set me on the path to becoming the person I am today. I know how transformative a liberal arts education can be and how without the help of alumni, I would not have had the experiences I did. After being on the receiving end, it brings me such joy to pay it forward and help support current students. EC is built on traditions, one of which is a tradition of alumni involvement and support. I’m truly so proud to get to be a part of that tradition.”
Together, your Class can make a lasting impact that will ensure a legacy for generations to come. For information on getting your Class involved or project ideas, contact the EC Advancement Office at (607) 735-1770 or advancement@jdzruiran.com.
