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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.
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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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Career exploration. Internships. Resume writing. Cover letters. Writing a thesis. Graduate school. These are just some ways the Office of Career Services can personalize your development and help set you up for professional success.
Our commitment to you doesn't stop after you graduate. Our career resources at Elmira prepare our alumni for the future ahead. Whether you need help updating your resume and cover letter, practice interviewing, or help with networking or transitioning from one career to the next, Career Services looks forward to helping you build your confidence to take on your next professional challenge.
“I was able to apply what I was learning to real-world situations. ... Those experiences set me up for success in and out of EC.”
—Emma Clegg ’23
For undergrads and graduate students alike, sourcing resume-worthy experiences is essential to reaching your career goals after college. We put you one step ahead by incorporating career preparation in our curriculum through a variety of preprofessional options. Two places you can start building a resume are in community engagement and professional internships.
At the Office of Career Services, we're here to help you find the right experiences that help you with your career goals. Handshake and Elmira College AlumniFire are key tools in navigating the internship and job search process. We’re happy to guide you through it!
Community engagement at Elmira College offers learning opportunities, fosters civic responsibility, involves students at the local level, and bolsters Elmira's community. If you're a full-time student, you must complete 60 hours of community engagement with a nearby nonprofit service organization within a 50-mile radius of campus.
We prioritize professional preparation. As part of Elmira's general education requirements, you are expected to complete field experience through career-related internships and/or research experiences. You can search for internship opportunities in your department to get started.
Want to build your career skills and engage with your community? Then consider joining a preprofessional club at Elmira! We help you network and build experiential learning before you graduate.
If you're focused on Education, Nursing, or Communication Science, you're in luck! We have preprofessional groups in these programs that will offer you the chance to have real-world training.
Preparation is key to having a good interview. Here are some important tips to consider when you're speaking to your future boss:
Here are some of our recommended experiences to list on your resume or graduate applications and demonstrate your skills and goals. Expand these options below to learn more about how you can get a promising start.
Research Project
A research project can bolster a graduate school application by demonstrating your skills and critical-thinking abilities and can give you relevant experience in your area of study. A research project that results in publication can also give more weight to your application since it demonstrates your contribution to the academic community.
Pre-Graduate Internship
Students who plan to obtain an advanced degree and qualify for the high standards of graduate study can pursue a pre-graduate school internship. The pre-graduate school internship fulfills the career-related internship requirement. Projects for the pre-graduate school internship may include but are not limited to the following:
These experiences are important because they serve as building blocks toward your bigger career goals, helping you to gain knowledge, skills, and confidence.
Thesis or Portfolio
Students who plan to go on to graduate school, into a research field, or into a creative role may work with a faculty member to write an original thesis or produce an original body of work appropriate for their field of study. This thesis or work should result in a significant and appropriate contribution of new ideas or material to the field.
Need help finding the best colleges and universities that carry your program of interest? This Graduate Guide offers helpful advice and articles.
If you need professional clothing to impress at a job fair, interview, or internship, the Career Closet can help you find the right wardrobe. Let the Office of Career Services help you assemble a complete head-to-toe outfit, all while teaching you how to build an affordable, professional wardrobe. And the clothes are yours to keep.
The Career Closet welcomes donations of clothing. To donate, email Career Services at eccareers@391774.com or call (607) 735-1830. You can also support the Career Closet with a monetary donation by visiting dnra.391774.com/give, selecting “Other — See Designation Below,” and specifying “Career Closet.”
Our Office of Career Services wants to help you take advantage of all of these amazing professional opportunities. Get in touch with us, and let's work together to promote the future you’ve been dreaming of!
