Several university services have adjusted operating hours in the days between the end of Winter Term and the start of the spring semester.
The break from the end of Winter Term through the start of the spring semester (Thursday, January 29) is sometimes colloquially referred to as “fake break” and several campus services have adjusted operating hours.
A weekend winter storm resulted in operational changes to the university on Monday, Jan. 26. Those changes and any others as a result of the storm have been, and will be, communicated through daily afternoon email updates and published through a Today at Elon story about the storm.
Campus Safety
As a reminder, there are several 24/7 services that remain available throughout the break, no matter the weather:
- Campus Safety & Police can be reached at 336-278-5555. They can also assist with connections to the Student Life on-call administrators.
- On-call crisis counselors are available at 336-278-2222.
- SAFEline is available at 336-278-3333 for confidential support with identity-based bias, sexual violence, or interpersonal violence – they can also be a confidential resource to access on-call violence responders.
- TimelyCare, a free virtual medical and mental health service, is available 24/7 throughout the break from anywhere in the United States.
Residence Halls and University Apartments (UPDATED 1/26/26 at 2:30 p.m.)
- Residence halls and university apartments do not close during fake break.
- Neighborhood offices are closed Monday, January 26, but will be open Tuesday, January 27, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Wednesday, January 28, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Please use your respective neighborhood on-call phone number for any needs after hours.
- The Central Residence Life Office will be answering calls Monday, January 26, until 5 p.m. (336-278-7300). They will be open Tuesday, January 27, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Wednesday, January 28, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Any early arrivals in residential areas due to weather impacts should be sent to Residence Life at residencelife@elon.edu as soon as possible for case-by-case evaluation.
- Check-in for new spring semester students participating in New Student Orientation is still scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. at the neighborhood area offices.
- Check-in for returning students moving in for the first-time for spring semester is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, from 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. at the neighborhood area offices.
Parking & Transportation (UPDATED 1/16/26 at 2:30 p.m.)
- The Elon Express will resume service Wednesday, January 28, from 2-7 p.m. with a modified route from the Gateway (First-Year) Parking Lot to the Inman Bus Stop.
- All routes will resume regular schedules beginning Thursday, January 29.
- E-Rides will begin service on Wednesday, January 28, from 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.
- Elon Express schedules and routes and E-Ride Services are available online here.
Campus Services (UPDATED 1/26/26 at 2:30 p.m.)
The information below outlines the planned operating hours of campus services during the break. There may be some adjustments based on weather conditions and staffing, which will be communicated in daily weather updates.
Belk Library
Belk Library will be open:
- Wednesday and Thursday, January 28-29: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Friday, January 30: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, January 31: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday, February 1: 10 a.m. – overnight (regular spring hours begin)
- Visit the Belk Library website for information about library hours for non-Phoenix cardholders.
- Even if you are unable to visit the library in person, ebooks, journals, and other digital resources are available online.
Campus Recreation
- Koury Athletic Center: Monday-Wednesday, January 26-28, 11 a.m – 2 p.m.
- PARC Fitness Center: Daily 4 a.m. to Midnight
- Beck Pool, PARC Gym, Driving Range, and South Gym: Closed
- Regular hours will begin Thursday, January 29.
Counseling Services
- Closed Monday and Tuesday, January 26 and 27.
- Wednesday, January 28, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. by appointment.
- The Crisis Counselor-on-Call remains available 24/7 by calling 336-278-2222. Call 9-1-1 for any psychological emergency that is life-threatening or involves imminent danger to self or others.
- Visit the Counseling Services website for hours and appointment times, links to online resources, and emergency and crisis resources.
- TimelyCare on-demand medical and mental health support services are available to all Elon students 24/7, from anywhere in the United States. Visit the Elon TimelyCare website and log-in with your Elon e-mail address or create an account.
Dining Services
- Spring meal plans take effect Wednesday, January 28. In the meantime, Elon Dining is proud to partner with the university to provide meals to students who are remaining on campus during the break. Please bring your Phoenix Card to swipe in.
- Elon Dining has special hours for exam day and fake break. Daily menus and hours for on-campus dining locations are always available on the Elon Dining menu and hours website.
Mail Services
- Monday, January 26: Closed
- Tuesday, January 27: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; afternoon campus mail delivery routes will not run
- Wednesday, January 28: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Visit the Mail Services website for updated hours and operations.
Moseley Center
- Monday, January 26: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Tuesday-Wednesday, January 27-28: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Regular hours will resume on Thursday, January 29.
- Visit the Moseley Center website here for information about adjusted hours.
Student Health Services
- Monday, January 26: Closed
- Tuesday and Wednesday, January 27 and 28: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. by appointment.
- Visit the Student Health Services website for information on hours, appointment times, and off-campus resources.
- TimelyCare on-demand medical and mental health support services are available to all Elon students 24/7, from anywhere in the United States. Visit the Elon TimelyCare website and log in with your Elon e-mail address or create an account.