Elon University is undergoing a variety of construction projects this summer, from a new child care facility opening this fall to beginning work on the HealthEU Center, expected to open in fall 2026.
With the fall 2025 semester fast approaching at Elon University, crews have been working hard on multiple projects, some for the upcoming semester and others to be finished in the near future.
Acorn Academy
The psychology and human services studies building on south campus is (partially) going back to its roots. Elon has partnered with Vivvi to provide employer-sponsored child care, early learning and summer camps at the new Acorn Academy. The child care facility will be located in the north wing of the building, which was originally used for Elon Children’s Home.
Renovations to the building are complete, and the first group of children (ages 0-2) will be welcomed on Monday, Aug. 4, and the second group (ages 3-5) will be welcomed in Jan. 2026.
McMichael Science Center
The McMichael Science Center is entering its fourth summer renovation. When Innovation and Founders’ Hall was completed, the physics and engineering departments moved out of the building, allowing the university to renovate and expand the science departments that remained (chemistry, biology and environmental Science).
Each summer Elon has renovated a little more of the building to update classrooms, labs, faculty offices, etc. This summer, the final areas will be renovated, with a focus on the first floor.
Remote Parking Lot
A new parking lot with 485 spaces will be available in fall 2025 for first-year students. The new lot is located to the northeast of the Francis Center.
Holland House
The Holland House, a 4,000-square-foot brick building that once served as the official residence of two Elon presidents, is being renovated for an expanded golf clubhouse, to include coaches’ offices, locker rooms and a place for athletes to gather. Work is expected to be complete in fall 2025.
HeathEU Center
Construction is underway on Elon’s new HealthEU Center, a 135,000-square-foot facility that will combine academics with recreation, health and wellness offerings along with support for the well-being of members of the university community. Crews have been placing foundations and footing, while steel arrives this summer as well. The building is expected to open in fall 2026.
