October 20, 2003

Dear Elon Parent,

I hope that you are having a productive and enjoyable fall term. As the semester draws close to the end, Residence Life desires to inform you of important closing and opening days, times, and procedures for winter and spring.

The residence halls close for Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks. These break periods are not included in the housing agreement. Students may not occupy their rooms during break periods; unless they are student-athletes approved by the Athletics Department or approved international students.  No students will be allowed access into the residence halls after the closing date for the particular break. All policies and regulations remain in effect, and Residence Life reserves the right to issue written alteration to these policies for break period residents. To ensure safety, approved students may be asked to move residence halls.

To help you plan ahead, we have provided some important points for each break and opening:

Thanksgiving Break

• Halls closeNovember 26, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.
• Halls re-openNovember 30, 2003 after 2:30 p.m.
• Residents unable to leave the halls at the closing time due to academic reasons must contact their Assistant Director by Monday, November 17, 2003, to request authorization to remain in the hall beyond the designated closing time.  Failure to comply will result in disciplinary hearing.
• ElonUniversity does not take responsibility for valuables left in the halls.  We recommend you take all valuables home with you.
• Remember to close and lock your window, turn off all lights, take out trash, and LOCK your door. Keep your key and access card in a secure place.
• Housing staff will be entering rooms to perform routine health and safety inspections.  The purpose of these inspections is to ensure that no potential fire or safety hazards exist while the halls are closed.

Winter Break

• Halls closeDecember 12, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.
• Halls re-open (ONLY for students taking winter term classes) January 4, 2004  at 10:00 a.m.

Please be aware that the winter opening date been adjusted from the parent hotsheet. If there are problems, please call Residence Life at (336)278-7300.

• Residents unable to leave the halls at the closing time due to academic reasons must contact their Assistant Director by Monday, December 1, 2003, to request authorization to remain in the hall beyond the designated closing time.  Failure to comply will result in disciplinary hearing.
• Remember to close and lock your window, turn off all lights, take out trash, and LOCK your door. Keep your key and access card in a secure place.
• Turn thermostat to Fan: Auto and Heat: On (Not to FAN: On)
• For DanieleyCenter: set thermostat between 55-60 degrees.
• If studying abroad, take your passport with you.

Spring Opening

• Halls openJanuary 31, 2004 at 10:00 a.m.

Spring Break

• Halls closeMarch 20, 2004 at 10:00 a.m.
• Halls re-openMarch 28, 2004 after 2:00 p.m.
• Residents unable to leave the halls at the closing time due to academic reasons must contact their Assistant Director by Monday, March 8, 2004, to request authorization to remain in the hall beyond the designated closing time. 
• Remember to close and lock your window, turn off all lights, take out trash, and LOCK your door. Keep your key and access card in a secure place.

Each resident is accountable for the above information.  If you have questions, you may contact either your Area Office or Residence Life Office.

Sincerely,

Niki Turley

Associate Director of Residence Life for Operations and Information Management

Important Phone Numbers:

North Area Office – (336) 278-7313

DanieleyCenter Office – (336) 278-7310

East Area Office – (336) 278-7315

West Area Office (includes JordanCenter) – (336) 278-7316

Residence Life Office – (336) 278-7300