Elevate 2020 (July 6–11) has been canceled due to the (COVID-19) coronavirus pandemic. Instead, we will be launching an Elevate Weekend program over the course of the upcoming academic year. Stay tuned for more details!
Once you have been nominated you are welcome to apply! Haven’t been nominated but still interested in the program? No worries! Send us an email and we’d be happy to help you out. Follow the steps below to apply to Elevate:
Please note the following application dates:
If you are an international student, check out our international application page for additional steps.
Applying to Elevate:
Both parts are required for you to be considered for admittance to the program.
Application Part I: Personal application and academic pursuits.
Application Part II: Short responses about real-world issues from your local community that you are curious and passionate about.
What is a Real World Issue? Check out the issues past cohorts have worked on to see what other students have submitted and voted to work on.
Deadline for Applications I and II: February 28, 2020
Acceptance and Registration:
Keep an eye on your inbox after you have submitted your application as we will send notice of your admission to the program via email.
If you are accepted, your next step is to register! Information will be sent via email and snail mail.
Registration Requirements:
Travel Arrangements
REGISTER YOUR TRANSPORTATION
Registration Deadline: March 27, 2020
Late Registration
If you have been accepted into the cohort, but are registering after the regular deadline, please email director Olivia Morales to ensure your seat is still available, as we fill seats on a rolling basis after the deadline.
Preparing for Elevate:
You have joined a cohort of incredible students from all over the United States and the globe! Once your registration has been turned in, we will send you the next steps to prepare for Elevate.
Next Steps:
Pack Your Bags and Arrive at Gordon!
Check out our packing list and the campus map on the Program Details page!
Parent events and arrival and pick up information can be found under Parent Information.