There are many ways to find out about weather delays and closings at Elon. Read this note for details, including how to get text messages.
Currently the university sends an email and posts notices on E-net, and the 278-SNOW (278-7669) telephone line, by 6 am on days the university is to open on a delayed schedule, or closed due to extreme weather conditions. The university will now also send a text message via the E-alert program. Please note that E-net continues to be the primary and most up-to-date source for this information.
With the forecast of possible snow and sleet tomorrow afternoon and night, today is a good time to sign-up for E-alert, or to verify your registration is current, so you will receive text alerts to your cell phone for weather related notifications and emergency situations. Instructions are given below.
Administrators will be monitoring the weather tonight and if there is a change in the normal class and operating schedule of the university for tomorrow, the campus will be notified. Otherwise, the university will operate on its regular schedule on Jan. 25.
Instructions for signing up for or verifying your E-alert registration
Elon’s alert system delivers timely notifications through multiple ways, which direct you to E-Net for more information. E-net is the best source for information during emergencies and weather warnings and is updated regularly. Always check the website at http://www.elon.edu/e-net/for announcements and information.
Please sign-up for E-alert at www.elon.edu/e-alert to enable the university to send urgent text messages to your cell phone. Everyone who signs up is automatically enrolled in Emergency Notification group. There are also two weather categories, one for main campus and one for the Law School. Make sure you add the weather category for your campus.
If you are not a first-time user of E-alert, please note that you must re-enroll with E-alert every two years. It is important to verify that your registration is current, up-to-date and active. You can verify your information by logging into your account at www.elon.edu/e-alert.
Learn more about Elon’s comprehensive emergency response system at http://emergency.elon.edu/. You can also find this information on the “Tools” tab located in the upper right-hand corner of all Elon website locations.