Helping You Thrive
At Elmhurst, we support your success through a range of programs and services.
Orientation
The University’s orientation programs help first-year and transfer students make a smooth transition to college life. After orientation, Weeks of Welcome offers a series of on- and off-campus activities designed to build community and get you involved. And the First-Year Student Success Series offers programs designed to assist your academic and social transitions.
Academic Support
The University sponsors academic support services such as The Learning Center, which offers tutoring in math, reading, writing and study skills. Many academic departments offer tutoring as well.
Student Accessibility Services
Elmhurst University provides program accessibility and reasonable accommodations for persons defined as disabled in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Students in Distress
The University is committed to the safety of all community members. The campus’ CARE Team serves as the centralized body for communication and follow-up regarding students that exhibit behavioral patterns that raise a concern for their wellbeing or the wellbeing of the campus community.
Students experiencing difficulty may be referred by faculty, staff, students, or members of the public to the CARE Team, which then identifies the representative best positioned to intervene and support the student.
The committee is responsible for coordinating on and off campus resources to support referred students and promote their overall health and well-being.
Retention
The University aims to develop and deliver comprehensive, coordinated services aimed at retaining students, under the leadership of the assistant vice president, who reports to the vice president of student affairs.
The assistant vice president will focus on students’ social and academic integration as well as their commitments to the institution; he or she also evaluates the effectiveness of student retention efforts in meeting the needs of students and achieving institutional goals.
Professional Preparation
- Health professions advising supports students who are interested in health care.
- The Russell G. Weigand Career Center for Professional Excellence offers career guidance, service-learning programs, and more.
Public Safety
The University’s safety programs include crime prevention and awareness programs, round-the-clock patrols and more.