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. 

Proud of its history and tradition, the College is committed to the ideals of community engagement and intellectual and personal growth.

Our Mission
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.

Elmira College offers more than 35 majors and academic programs, an honors program, 17 academic honor societies, and 16 Division III varsity teams.  Located in the Southern Finger Lakes Region of New York, Elmira's undergraduate and graduate student population hails from more than 30 states and 18 countries.

Our Vision
Elmira College will be recognized as a leader in broad-based, interdisciplinary education, offering innovative programs that combine experiential learning, on- and off-campus leadership opportunities, and community engagement. The College’s curricular and co-curricular programs will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and global awareness with a strong emphasis on the interconnectedness of world cultures and the historical exchange of ideas.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As part of Elmira College’s efforts to generate a diverse and inclusive community on campus, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) was established to enrich the student experience.

Through a three-fold approach, DEI is focused on supporting students, enriching the campus community, and collaborating with staff and faculty to provide a holistic service to students across disciplines.

Careers

Elmira College's most valuable resource is our employees.
Whether a member of our service staff, faculty, or administration, every employee plays a vital role in the day-to-day success of the college.

We're here to help you make your employment at Elmira College a positive experience. Our office staff is available to assist you with benefit enrollment, classification and compensation, recruitment and retention, and employee training and development.

Mission Statement
As a strategic partner with Elmira College’s leadership, the Office of Human Resources provides excellence in a comprehensive human resource program, designed and delivered to support the mission of the College.