What if my child is sick?
If your son or daughter is feeling ill,
Elon has the remedy. Please visit the Health Services Web
site for information on hours, services and medical
staff.
Elon has drafted a new policy concerning students who need
transportation to an off-campus medical appointment or to the
hospital. Elon has contracted with Golden Eagle Taxi Service
to provide transportation for students. Here are the
guidelines for service:
Calls for transportation and pick-up should be made from one
of three places: Campus Safety, Health Services or the Office
of Student Life. The student will sign a charge sheet.
Similar to the arrangement Elon has with Doctor's Urgent
Care, the cab company will bill Elon, and Elon will then bill
the student.
If you have any questions, call Student Life at 336-278-7200
(M-F 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.). You may also call Campus Security at
336-278-5555 after hours and on weekends (24-hour service).
In addition, there is always an administrator on duty to
assist in the event of an emergency.
What if my child needs to see a counselor during the
school year?
Counseling Services, located in the
R.N. Ellington Health and Counseling Center, offers group and
individual counseling to students. Please visit the Counseling
Services Web site for details.
What is the break schedule?
Please refer to the Academic Calendar for the
2006-07 schedule.
What can I do for my student from
home?
Birthdays: The Campus Shop at Elon offers
birthday packages for students. These packages contain an
assortment of options to choose from, including balloons,
mugs and gift certificates. For more information on these
packages, contact the Campus Shop at (336) 278-5400.
Exam Packs: The Resident Student
Association sponsors exam packs for students. These are
offered three times a year: welcome packs, fall exam packs
and spring exam packs. For more information on these
packages, call Residence Life at (336) 278-7300.
Something from Home: Aramark offers nine gift packages. These
include a Welcome Package, Halloween, Sports Fever,
Santa's Special, Valentine's Day, Easter Basket,
Declining Balance, Home Stretch and Celebration Cake. You may
also choose the Year of Treats option that includes all of
the gifts packages. For more information on these packages,
contact the Aramark Office at (336) 278-5333.
Do I have access to my child's educational
records?
Elon complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974. This act protects the privacy of educational
records, establishes the right of students to inspect and
review their educational records, and provides guidelines for
the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through
informal and formal hearings. Students also have the right to
file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act Office concerning alleged failures by the
institution to comply with the act.
Please contact the Office of the
Registrar with questions concerning the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Does my student need to take Foreign Language
Placement Testing?
Yes, unless your student already took a placement
exam during one of the Spring Orientation Weekends, your
student should take a Foreign Language Placement exam on the
specified dates during Orientation. Contact Academic Advising
for exceptions at (336) 278-6500.
Does my student need to purchase a
computer?
It is not required that your student purchase his/her own
computer, there are 16 computer labs on campus and the
Library offers a laptop rental for 4 hrs, free of charge to
the student with their Phoenix Card. However, most students
prefer to have their own computer. You can check www.elon.edu/technology
for the types of computers Elon suggests, but you may
purchase any computer that fits your personal needs.
