Campus Life

I think the food at Elon is great. There are definitely days where you walk through the dining hall and just aren't in the mood for it but those are the days you wouldn't want whatever your mom is cooking either. There are SO many options. McEwen has great pasta and stir-fry. If I'm in the mood for salad, Colonades is the place to go because it's a self-serve salad bar with every kind of vegetable you can imagine. There is a sandwich and wrap station, pizza station, great bakery, always cereal and milk and the meals of the day are usually really good. This semester Elon opened a new dining hall that is awesome. More vegetarian and vegan options too! If there is something particular you miss about food at home or are annoyed with the dining hall for, speak up! McEwen didn't have my favorite salad dressing - balsamic - so I wrote it down on one of the surveys emailed about the dining services and a week later, they had balsamic dressing! Take advantage of those opportunities to share your thoughts and concerns.

The food at Elon is great, there are so many options. They are currently building an International Dining Hall with foods from all over the world. And brunch at Colonnades is the best on weekend mornings!

There are multiple dining halls for students' convenience and there are always different options. Obviously, nothing can beat home-cooked food, but the options at Elon come pretty close.

There are many dining options available, and accommodations for those with special food needs (celiac/ vegetarian). What I don't like is the limited options of meal plans and how quickly the increase in price. Every freshman must have a plan giving unlimited swipes to dining halls, and if they choose to, they can get retail meals, and unless you use at least 6 of your 7 every week (they reset every week) you loose money.

Try visiting a college and having a better meal at a dining hall than Elon. The dining halls, Acorn Coffee Shop, Varsity Grill, and Moseley center are all incredible, and the meal plan allows students plenty of options throughout the week.

Great options everywhere. Meal plans could be better.

Of the three dining halls on campus, each has its own specialty (Colonnades has the best pizza, McEwen stir-fry and pasta, and Harden a salad bar), but on the whole it was never that great. Luckily, there are numerous retail locations on campus that have great food, such as the Boar's Head Deli, Chick-Fil-A, and Acorn, our beloved coffee shop. There are also a bunch of great restaurants on or near campus that are tasty and affordable, which are great for kids on a budget! Our meal plan was just changed last year and is less than the best, but we're undergoing negotiations to improve it. In any case, you can always find somewhere to eat; I promise you won't starve!

There are alot of options, both healthy and not-too healthy. Students love Chik-Fila after games or on the weekends and going to Colonnades brunch on Sundays. Also The Acorn in Elon is a phenomenon - brilliant sandwiches.

The food is wonderful but while Elon is undergoing construction, a couple of the options aren't available. Once the new building goes up, the options will blossom again.

Elon has more dining options than any other campus that I have visited. The school provides a lot of variety in dining location and style, and the food is generally of a high caliber. However, I wish that the school provided better alternative eating options. For instance, there should be more variety for vegetarians and those on a gluten-free diet. In addition, I prefer to eat local, organic food and this can be difficult to find on campus. That said, this is true of most college campuses.

I am not a member of Greek life at Elon. I remember reading these reviews in high school and being concerned about the presence and popularity of it. If you're interesting in joining a sorority or fraternity, go for it! A lot of my friends are members and have all had wonderful experiences. If you're looking for sisterhood, brotherhood or another social outlet, Greek life at Elon is a good fit for you. However, if you're thinking twice about whether this is your scene, already have sisters like me, or just aren't sure - do not let any comments about the Greek scene at Elon deter you from this school! You'll figure it out and one great thing about Elon is that you won't go through recruitment until after Winter Term, giving you a good 5 months to feel it out. You might find, like me that you have enough on your plate or don't want to put forth the expenses. You will definitely find groups to be a part of that are a good fit for you. However, it can't hurt to go through recruitment and see if you find a group of girls or guys you just can't imagine your Elon experience without. However, if it doesn't really interest you - No worries. You will still find a group of girls or guys you can't imagine your Elon experience without. I promise!

Though I did not participate in Greek life, I have many friends who did and loved it. There are a lot of sororities and fraternities that offer lots of opportunities for socializing, meeting friends, and helping the community through a particular organization.

Greek Life rules Elon, and anyone who says it doesn't obviously doesn't go out much. Greek Life here is incredible, because there is a fit for every type of person if they're interested, and every organization does productive things with their time.

HUGE. If you are male, and are not in a fraternity, you won't get into any parties.

Greek Life is a huge part of Elon life, even though tour guides tend to gloss over it when asked; in truth, around 50% of women are in sororities, and 28% of men are in fraternities. Elon defers rush until the Spring, so girls pledge during the week-long fake break between Winter Term and Spring Semester, and boys pledge closer to Spring Break. There is a section on campus called the Loy Center, which is where all the Greek houses are, and about ten or twelve people live in each house, some of which are LEED certified (the only for a North Carolina school). If you're into sororities and fraternities, you'll love Elon; if you're not so sure about them, come to Elon anyway: there's still plenty here to do.

Greek life definitely has a presence on campus, but not in a hurtful way. There isn't much exclusivity and if you're interested in Greek life, you can definitely find a chapter for you. Having late rush (end of Winter Term) is a huge plus - you have time to make your own friends beforehand.

Depending on your preferences, Greek life at Elon could make or break a prospective student's decision to enroll. Fraternity and Sorority life is pervasive through the campus, and even the students who aren't part of Greek life essentially act like they are. Not necessarily bad, just part of the atmosphere of the school.

Greek life is an integral part of Elon University. Over thirty percent of students are involved with various Greek organizations, which is a relatively high percentage of students. In addition, Greek organizations tend to be very vocal; there are nearly always various philanthropic events going on that are hosted by Greek organizations, and therefore there is constant advertisement for those events on campus. Students involved often sport letters and pins signifying their involvement. This, in addition to the high level of exclusive 'Greek' parties make it feel like a dominant presence on campus. However, this is not all bad as the sororities and fraternities on campus promote values such as academic excellence, integrity, social engagement, and community involvement. Additionally, it is a great way to meet peers, and better yet, there is a lot to do on campus besides or in addition to Greek life!

greek life at elon is very prevalent but not overwhelming. those in greek organizations and those not are not separated on campus. the greek life at elon helps students get involved in philanthropic events and service.

popular, but not necessary to enjoy life here.