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Baccalaureate Degree Programs

ArtArt EducationBiologyBiology and Environmental ScienceBusiness EducationChemistryComputer ScienceCriminologyDanceDesign and Technical TheatreEconomicsEducationEnglishEnvironmental ScienceFinanceForestry (3/2 Program) HistoryHospitality and Tourism ManagementManagementManagement Information SystemsMarketingMathematicsPhysical EducationPolitical Science Psychology and Human ServicesReligion and PhilosophyReligious EducationSociologySport ManagementSustainability StudiesTheatre ArtsTheatre EducationUndecided

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AcademicsFIND YOURSELF in a private college of liberal arts and professional studies.

Davis & Elkins College values curiosity

and thoughtfulness while fostering social,

emotional, spiritual, and physical well-

being. The College provides a friendly

and supportive environment for curious,

engaged, and freethinking students of diverse

backgrounds. We emphasize “hands-on,”

experiential learning through internships,

practica, service projects, field research,

travel and study abroad programs. Our Winter

Term courses explore experimental subjects

in unexpected locations. Some of our finest

students arrive without direction only to find

their path at D&E, thanks to the opportunities

for intellectual growth that abounds on our

campus.

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47% Student body living on campus

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Students of all backgrounds will find their experience at Davis &

Elkins inspiring whether it is nurturing relationships with faculty

and staff, leadership opportunities or community service.

Community life at D&E, like academic life, aims high. FIND

YOURSELF in the classroom, library, dining room, recreational

spaces, campus organizations, and the West Virginia outdoors.

At D&E, not only do you shape your education, you shape the

community in which you live. That’s what makes it home.

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Ways to showcase your creative spirit

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The Fine & Performing Arts Department at Davis & Elkins

College nurtures the creative spirit of our students by

providing a quality education in music, dance, art and theatre

with the personal attention and performing opportunities

offered by an intimate liberal arts college. Fulfill your creative

experience through participation in our concert choir,

Appalachian Spirit Ensemble, concert band, dance team, art

club or perform in a main stage production.

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3Distinct Fine & Performing Arts Programs of Study

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30% of students participate in collegiate athletics

Athletics

FIND YOURSELF off the bench cheering on your SENATORS, or better yet, take part in the action.

The Senators are a member of the great Midwest

Athletic Conference (gMAC). This dynamic conference

features schools from four states and conducts

championships in multiple sports, making it one of

America’s fastest-growing NCAA Division II conferences.

Davis & Elkins competes in 16 sports at the varsity level

which represents 30% of our student body.

Our coaches are dedicated to representing the College

with athletic and academic excellence. We believe

athletics complement the educational mission of the

College, to prepare and to inspire students for success!

Women’S VArSity SPortS

BasketballCross CountryLacrosseSoccerSoftballSwimmingTennisVolleyball

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BaseballBasketballCross CountrygolfLacrosseSoccerSwimmingTennis

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The community and region is known for its scenic,

mountain beauty with year-round events which

include concerts, theatre productions, Branson-style

entertainment, and a continuous schedule of art-related

events and workshops. Home of the Mountain State

Forest Festival, Elkins attracts thousands of visitors in

early October to witness the amazing fall foliage at one

of the oldest and largest festivals in West Virginia.

1 of the 100 Best Small Arts Communities in the U.S.

& commUNiTyFIND YOURSELF in Elkins, West Virginia.

Elkins is home to multiple arts and cultural

organizations, unique shops, restaurants, and

pubs. The area also includes three nationally

recognized Historic Districts, one of which is

found on the campus of Davis & Elkins College.

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oUTDoorRecreationFIND YOURSELF on an adventure.

Davis & Elkins College is nestled in the beautiful Appalachian

Mountains which have long been a destination for travelers

and outdoor adventure enthusiasts. Regionally, D&E is close

to whitewater rafting, mountain biking trails, hiking trails, rock

climbing, hunting and fishing areas, kayaking and horseback riding.

The region is home to multiple well-known ski resorts, including

Snowshoe Mountain and Canaan Valley – both about an hour from

campus.

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99% percentage of students receiving financial assistance

Students attending Davis & Elkins College are eligible to receive

merit based scholarships based on high school or college gPA

and ACT or SAT Scores (if applicable). In addition, partial athletic

and fine and performing arts scholarships are available. For more

information on these scholarships, please visit the Financial

Planning Scholarships page on our website at www.dewv.edu.

All students are required to complete the Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. The FAFSA will

help determine any additional financial assistance for which a

student may qualify. Don’t forget to include D&E on your FAFSA,

our code is 003811. This additional assistance can include federal

grants, state grants and scholarships, loans, and work study. For

additional information on financing your D&E education, please

contact our Financial Planning Office at (800) 624-3157.

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FIND YOURSELF at D&E!

Schedule a campus visit to meet with an admission counselor

and other key people on our campus. The personal attention

provided during the campus visit will truly show what being a

D&E student is all about. You can schedule a campus visit by

calling (800) 624-3157 or schedule your visit on our website at

www.dewv.edu by clicking “Visit Davis & Elkins.”

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23. THE MCDONNELL CENTER FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND ATHLETICS

This is the place to be! Watch a basketball game, workout on the indoor track, or play intramurals.

24. Augusta Dance Pavilion25. Allen Athletic Fields & Joni Smith

Softball Field26. Charles B. Gates, Jr.,

Memorial Tower27. Moyer Residence Hall28. Presidential Residence Center

22. A. HERMANSON CAMPUS CENTER (FAR LeFT) B. MYLES CENTER FOR THE ARTS (CenTeR) C. HARPER-MCNEELEY AUDITORIUM (FAR RiGhT)This is where the pool and fitness center, athletic offices, and Health/Physical Education Department call home.

21. WALTER S. ROBBINS & ELISABETH SHONk ROBBINS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

This is the campus chapel where services are held once a week. The chapel has incredible architecture and beautiful abstract stained glass.

13. HALLIEHURST HALL Two things to know about Hallie: a. This is where the Office of

Admission and other administrative offices are located.

b. Hallie is a National Historic Landmark.

15. gRACELAND INN & THE ROBERT C. BYRD CONFERENCE CENTER

A wonderful location for your parents to lodge and dine. It also provides hands-on experience for our Hospitality and Tourism Management majors. graceland is a stone mansion that has been turned into a beautiful inn and restaurant.

16. Robert C. Byrd Center for hospitality & Tourism

17. Darby Residence hall18. Roxanna Booth

Residence Hall19. Gribble Residence hall

5. THE gATEHOUSE The gatehouse welcomes

you to campus. The tower is lit at the beginning of every school year and stays on until you leave for summer.

11. JENNINgS RANDOLPH HALL Home of the campus

newspaper, yearbook, campus activities board, and chaplain’s office. Plus, Fine and Performing Arts, and the Augusta Heritage Center.

10. BOOTH LIBRARY The center of campus,

which also houses our Information Technology (IT) Department and our TRiO program offices.

6. Memorial Gymnasium/Martin Field house/Seybolt Golf Academy

The practice gym for the athletic teams. In the past the gym was also a site for community dances, dinners, and speaking engagements.

7. THE BOILER HOUSE THEATRE

Rustic and intimate. The interior production area, 60 x 40 feet, is an ideal space for end, thrust, three-fourths round, full round or environmental staging.

1. Myles Gate2. h.G. Davis “iron horse”

Statue3. Katherine S. Thomas

Tennis Center4. Outdoor Amphitheater

14. BENEDUM HALL & MADDEN STUDENT CENTER

You’ll be here daily. This is where you eat, go to the book store, and shoot pool.

12. THE ICE HOUSE Literally, the

ice house for Halliehurst back in the 1800s. Now it’s the campus pub and coffee house.

9. LIBERAL ARTS HALL Adjacent and connected

to Albert Hall by an eye-catching, stone, arched walkway. Offices include; Business, Education Department, Financial Aid, Registrar, and Student Life.

8. ALBERT HALL First building to the left upon

entering our beautiful campus. Contains classrooms, faculty offices, Writing Center, and Supported Learning Program (SLP). Spectacular views from this campus location!

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20. ESHLEMAN SCIENCE CENTER The Science Center houses

business, computer science, math, natural and physical science, and nursing classrooms. Additionally, take a glimpse atop the roof at our greenhouse!

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