iMedia Admissions Requirements and Procedures

The admissions policy for the Interactive Media program is designed to select outstanding students who have demonstrated academic ability, professional leadership and managerial promise. Each applicant is considered in light of all completed academic work, test scores, evidence of motivation, credentials and letters of recommendation. Experience will be considered for prospective students returning to academe from the professional world.

Application materials are available on the Interactive Media website.

The program enrolls cohorts each year (traditional option) and offers two additional enrollment options for Elon undergraduate students (accelerated dual degree and IME+1 options).

Traditional Admissions Procedure

Applications should be submitted online prior to the deadline provided on the Interactive Media website. Applications must include:

• Evidence of an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Recommended GPA of 3.5 or higher for undergraduate work.
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and any graduate studies completed or taken.
• A recommended combined verbal and quantitative score of 297 or higher on the Graduate Record Exam, a score of 3.5 or higher on the 6-point analytical writing scale taken within the last five years OR a recommended Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score of 400 or higher taken within the last five years.
• In certain instances, a student’s portfolio of work may be considered in addition to or instead of scores on standardized tests. Please contact Graduate Admissions if you have questions about whether your portfolio work could be used in lieu of test scores.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Resume.

Exceptions to these requirements may be considered under special circumstances.

Transcript Requests

Contact the registrar of each college or university attended to have an official copy of all transcripts mailed to Elon University. Transcripts may be emailed to gradadm@elon.edu or mailed directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions, 2750 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244. Applicants currently enrolled should request a transcript showing completed academic work through the most recent semester of enrollment; a final transcript will also be required.

International Students

Because several months may be required to receive and process forms from international applicants, applications and complete documentation should be submitted as early as possible. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required unless English is the student’s native language or the language of instruction. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (Internet-based) is required for admission to any graduate program at Elon. Exceptions to this requirement may be considered under special circumstances.

Requirements for International Students on F-1 Visas

In addition to M. A. in Interactive Media Admissions Requirements, F-1 student applications must include:

• An original bank statement or bank letter issued within the last six months.
• English translations of transcripts and explanations of grading systems are required if the transcripts are from institution(s) outside the United States.
• A completed Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR) is necessary prior to approval of application for admission.
• Medical insurance and immunization records. (Elon requires students to maintain health insurance during the entire period of enrollment.)

Students attending a school where English is not the primary language of instruction must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores.

• Minimum TOEFL score requirement: 80 (internet-based test)
• Minimum IELTS score requirement: 6.5
• Minimum Duolingo English Test requirement: 110

IME+1 Program Admissions Procedure

Prospective students submit an application package as noted above, including a transcript of Elon coursework and a letter of recommendation from a member of the Elon faculty. Applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores if they have completed at least one semester at Elon. A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.8 is recommended in addition to the above requirements.

Accelerated Dual Degree (ADD) Admissions Procedure

Prospective students are eligible to apply to the ADD through a secondary application process after submitting an undergraduate enrollment application to the university. To be considered, candidates should have a GPA of at least 3.8 and pursued a rigorous high school curriculum including advanced coursework.

Prospective students applying to the accelerated 3+1 program will be required to submit:

• Transcript
• Test scores
• An essay
• One letter of recommendation.

Both the essay and letter of recommendation should focus on the prospective student’s work ethic, ultimate career goals and other character traits that make them a good fit for the program.

Applications to the ADD program will be reviewed by a selection committee consisting of faculty and administrators. Finalists will be invited to attend Scholarship Weekend for an on-campus interview. Virtual interviews will be conducted if finalists are unable to participate in an on-campus interview. Final selections for the program will be made after interviews with the finalists are conducted.