Fake Break: What's open, and when

The close of evening exams on Thursday, Jan. 24 marks the start of "fake break" — the time between the end of Winter Term and the start of Spring Semester.   

The break between Winter Term and Spring Semester — sometimes referred to as “Fake Break" — begins Thursday, Jan. 24 following evening exams and ends at 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 4.  

All residence halls are closed during the break. As a reminder, Campus Safety & Police will operate as normal during the entire break.

Find below information about hours of student services operations during the break.

Residence Life

  • Offices remain open during the break during regular business hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Residence Halls (except apartments) close at 10 a.m. on Jan. 25 and reopen Sunday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. Only students who have previously applied to stay late or return early may do so.

Campus Recreation Hours

Belk Library Hours

  • Visit http://elon.libcal.com/ for information about library hours for Phoenix card holders and community members.

Moseley Center Hours

  • Friday, Jan. 25: 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 26: 7:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Sunday, Jan. 27: Closed
  • Monday & Tuesday, Jan. 28 & 29: 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 30: 7:45 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 31 through Saturday, Feb 2: 6:45 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.
  • Sunday, Feb. 3: 6:45 a.m. to 1:15 a.m.

Mail Center Hours

  • Friday, Jan. 25: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday &  Sunday, Jan. 26 & 27: Closed
  • Monday, Jan. 28 through Friday, Feb. 1: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Normal Hours)
  • Saturday, Feb 2: Noon to 2 p.m.
  • Sunday, Feb. 3: Noon to 4 p.m.

Dining Services Hours

Health Services Hours

  • Health Services  is open by appointment only:
    • Friday, Jan. 25: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 26 & 27: 9 a.m. to  1 p.m.
    • Monday & Tuesday, Jan. 28 & 29: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Wednesday, Jan. 30: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Thursday, Jan. 31 & Friday, Feb. 1: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 2 & 3: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    • Monday, Feb. 4: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Visit https://www.elon.edu/u/health-wellness/health-services/appointments/ for information or to schedule an appointment.
  • Sick Rides will operate on an abbreviated schedule Monday through Friday based on driver availability. Please call the Office of the Dean of Students at (336) 278-7200 regarding availability. 

Counseling Services Hours

  • Open during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Counseling Services is available by appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling (336) 278-7280.
  • If a student is experiencing a psychological emergency that is life-threatening or involves imminent danger (risk of harm to self or others at any time), call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.

BioBuses

  • Thursday, Jan. 24: all buses and E-Rides run on normal schedule
  • Friday, Jan. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 3:  no service for the Outer Loop A & B, West Line, Danieley Tram, University Drive Line and the Downtown/East Burlington Route.  No E-Ride Service.
  • Monday, Jan. 4: All BioBuses and E-Ride services resume regular schedules at 7 am
  • Saferides will not run during break.

Best wishes for a safe and relaxing break!