Admissions
Looking for a small, close-knit campus filled with incredible, hands-on learning opportunities? Our Admissions Office can help make Elmira College YOUR place.
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Our Admissions team is here to help you along your college application journey. Call, send them an email or text, or even schedule a virtual appointment to get the answers you're looking for.
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Patrick Gillette
Director of Admissions
Cell: (607) 857-7784
Territorial Responsibilities: Students from all states west of Pennsylvania and south of Virginia and all international students.
Hometown: Sayre, Pennsylvania
Educational background:
Undergraduate college/degree(s): Mansfield University, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Music minor. Graduate college/degree(s): Elmira College, Master of Science in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Management
Justin Mattocks '19
Associate Director of Admissions
Cell: (607) 259-9562
jmattocks19@bongobaystudios.com
Territorial responsibilities: First-time students from Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, Elmira, and the Southern Tier (Western and local New York)
Hometown: Alba, Pennsylvania
Educational background:
Undergraduate college/degree(s): Elmira College, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Concentration in Management
Favorite things about Elmira College: Elmira College quickly became my home away from home when I began my journey as a college student. I truly love the sense of community here on campus. I met my lifelong best friends during summer and fall orientation as an incoming student. You are respected and treated as an individual rather than a number.
Taylor Szymanski
Assistant Director of Admissions
Cell: (607) 207-6441
tszymanski@bongobaystudios.com
Territorial responsibilities: All first-time students located in the U.S. who attend school outside of New York State
Hometown: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Educational background: Undergraduate college/degree(s): Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a minor in Psychology; Luzerne County Community College, Associate's in Applied Sciences in Early Childhood Education with Paraprofessional certification
Favorite things about Elmira College: The small class sizes, the campus environment, and Peterson Chapel located inside of Cowles Hall are my favorite things about Elmira College. The student to professor ratio is 8:1, so students really get that one-on-one interaction and get to build a connection with each professor, which I love most about the college. Another, is how the campus environment really makes the students and faculty feel like Elmira College is their home away from home. Lastly, Peterson Chapel's customized windows display the events that took place in Elmira and also the traditions within the college community.
Jennifer Robinson
Transfer Counselor
Cell: (607) 426-2951
Territorial responsibilities: Transfer students
Hometown: Elmira, New York
Educational background:
Undergraduate college/degree(s): Ohio University, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education. Graduate college/degree(s): Clemson University, Master of Education, Guidance and Counseling
Favorite things about Elmira College: I love the beauty of the campus. We had our wedding pictures taken on campus over 20 years ago and more recently my son's prom pictures were taken there as well. Such a beautiful backdrop to celebrate our family's most precious moments!
Anise Barone
Admissions Counselor
Cell: (607) 367-0692
Territorial responsibilities: Adirondacks, Catskills, Central Hudson Valley, Lower Hudson Valley, NYC (all five boroughs), Long Island, Saint Lawrence Valley, and the Tri-Cities
Hometowns: Dora, New Mexico; Austin, Texas; and now Elmira, New York
Educational background: Undergraduate college/degree(s): New Mexico State University, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Services; Austin Community College, Teacher Certification
Favorite things about Elmira College: The history and traditions, being part of something so special appeals to me with Elmira College. The fact that many strong successful people (especially women) have gone before me and will continue to explore the lifelong journey of learning, which is nurtured so well at Elmira College with the small class sizes and personalized plans.