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Here, you’ll find a welcoming community and boundless opportunities.
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Study What
You Love
Get ready for an outstanding education at the intersection of the liberal arts and professional life.
Undergraduate Programs
Learn in small classes taught by faculty who believe in you. From business and nursing to jazz studies and studio art, our 70-plus majors open the doors to opportunity.
Graduate Programs
Our graduate programs are practical, flexible and tailored to meet the needs of employers. Choose from options in health care, business, education and technology.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Elmhurst’s online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares you to manage complexity and lead change in health care.
Degree Completion Programs
Complete your bachelor’s degree in evening classes or online. Designed for working adults, our degree completion programs put you on the fast track to success.
Certificate Programs
Gain an edge in the job market with a certificate in fields like GIS, nursing and cybersecurity. Our graduate and undergraduate certificate programs are designed for working professionals.
Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy
Designed for young adults with differing abilities, ELSA offers a four-year academic experience with a focus on strategies for independent living.
Welcome to Your New Home
Get involved, make lifelong friends and explore what matters to you. Our community will embrace and support you.
COVID-19
Information
We continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 nationally and in our community. Find our guidelines and latest communications on our dedicated webpage.
Campus News
Elmhurst Names 2023 Top Student Achievement Awards
Wednesday, May 24
Elmhurst University Celebrates 152nd Commencement
Saturday, May 20
Upcoming Events
June Jazz 2023
Saturday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Graduate Programs Summer Open House
Tuesday, June 27 at 5:00 p.m.
Alumni White Sox Event
Saturday, July 8 at 1:00 p.m.
The Elmhurst community allows everyone to thrive and gives students opportunities to connect and build long lasting friendships with others.
Emilio Suarez ’23
Elmhurst has given me the guidance and pathways to follow to achieve my dreams, while still giving me the ability to grow in all facets of my life. The support I received from my professors and classmates was paramount in my journey as a Bluejay!
Jared Szaltis ’24
Transferring to Elmhurst University has given me the opportunity to explore and excel in my academics, as well as immerse myself with new opportunities for self growth. Now more than ever I feel more connected to the school and am proud to call it home.
Carly Matthews ’24
If I hadn’t come to Elmhurst, I don’t think I would’ve gotten out of my shell as much as I have, and I could not be more grateful.
Alec Lim ’24
I love the diversity within the Elmhurst community. I learned about many different traditions and belief systems during these past years. Everyone is super welcoming and I truly appreciate the connections I’ve made on campus.
Fari Khan ’25
My experience at Elmhurst has been one for the books – pun intended! I have fostered a community that will thrive much after my tenure as a student here ends. I am proud to have chosen Elmhurst, and would do it again.
Marvin Malone, MBA ’23
Elmhurst has given me countless opportunities to grow as a leader and as a member of the school community. Because I went here, I have an amazing community of supportive people that I know I can rely on.
Jessica Winston ’23