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This Is Elms
Elms College is a modern part of a living tradition established over 300 years ago by the Sisters of St. Joseph — a bold group of devout, progressive changemakers. We are dedicated to providing a rigorous education animated by a community where all are welcome. Religious or non-religious, we’re all on a journey to understand and maneuver the bigger world. We believe education is not an end in itself, but a path to discovering what we can each contribute to that world, our neighborhood, and one another. Discover Your Purpose.
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We have over 50 undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate academic programs.
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75% of classes have fewer than 20 students, so you get to know your professors for a personalized education experience.
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The vast majority of our students receive financial aid. The average award is $34,000.
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NECC Academic All-Conference student-athletes 2014-2018. Elms helps you grow mind and body.
News
“I continue to be inspired, though not surprised, by the way our community has come together to protect each other both inside and outside of the classroom since we resumed on campus living, learning, and working in August.”
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August 25, 2020: Update on College Compliance with MHE and AICUM Guidelines
To ensure that the reopening of our campus is safe for our entire community, we have developed a robust reopening plan in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Massachusetts Higher Education (MHE) COVID-19 Working Group and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM). Read the MHE and AICUM reports.
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When is the deadline for submitting proof of my vaccine?
The deadline is August 25, 2021.
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Ethical IT
Philosophy and computer science might not strike you as the most natural pairing. But for Eduardo Rosado ’21, a dual CITS and computer science major from Holyoke, MA, the pairing is plain as day.
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Athletics Meets Art History
For Derek Waid ’21, teaching has always been a core part of his identity.
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Community Builder
When it came time to choose a college, Genesis Martinez ’21 knew that she wanted a place where connections could be made effortlessly. Elms College fit the bill perfectly, she said, because of its small atmosphere.
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Financial aid from donors makes all the difference when selecting a college, students say.
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The Elms Experience
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Excellence
Tyla Risucci '21
EMT on the Path to Neurosurgery Tyla Risucci ’21, a double major in biology and chemistry, can pinpoint the exact moment she wanted to become a physician. She was studying...
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Community
Addison Ray '15
A Fighting Chance Wrestling has always been center stage for Addison Ray ’15. As an athlete, he has six years of experience duking it out on the mat. He’s been...
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Faith
Linda Humphrey Lyimo '21
Catholic values are front and center for Linda Humphrey Lyimo '21, a transfer student from Tanzania. The CITS major fell in love with Elms thanks to her religious roots. A...
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Justice
Alejandra Ocasio '19
A transformational internship gave social work graduate Alejandra Ocasio ’19 a new understanding of the connections between culture, identity, and educational achievement. The “Cool Aunt” Social workers have a responsibility...
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Excellence
Tyla Risucci '21
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Community
Addison Ray '15
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Faith
Linda Humphrey Lyimo '21
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Justice
Alejandra Ocasio '19
How Will You Experience Elms?
