By January 2026, Elon will complete its transition to eduroam, a global wireless network that provides secure Wi-Fi access on campus and at thousands of institutions.
Elon University is making an important update to campus Wi-Fi this fall, shifting from elonu-secure to eduroam, a trusted wireless network used by thousands of colleges and universities across the US and around the world.
This transition will provide the same secure and reliable connection the campus community is used to, just under a new name. Faculty, staff and students can begin connecting to eduroam now and should make the switch before elonu-secure is retired after December 2025.
“My transition with eduroam was seamless,” said Melissa Clodfelter, associate vice president for human resources and chief human resources officer, who used eduroam regularly at Wake Forest University before joining Elon. “When I arrived at Elon, it connected automatically. It was one less detail to manage during onboarding and provided a sense of familiarity during my transition.”
“I first used eduroam while I was studying abroad in Australia,” said Chloe Berkowitz-Pereyra ’26. “I didn’t have a choice while I was at the University of the Sunshine Coast —it was the only option— but it worked great. When I came back for J-Term, my phone and laptop immediately connected to Elon’s eduroam, which I didn’t even know existed at the time. I remember my MacBook acted a little funny, so I restarted it, and I haven’t had any problems since.”
To ensure a smooth experience, users should remove (“forget”) elonu-secure from all their devices before connecting to eduroam. This step helps prevent conflicts between networks and ensures devices connect automatically when on campus or visiting other participating institutions.
In addition to local convenience, eduroam extends Elon’s connectivity globally. Members of the university community can securely log in at more than 10,000 participating institutions worldwide without needing new passwords, portals or required setup.
“I first used eduroam while visiting other universities for conferences,” said Robert Johnson, director of event and space management. “Once it was activated at Elon, I appreciated experiencing it with fresh eyes. It’s a small change, but it makes a big difference in how easily we can move, connect, and collaborate across institutions.”
Elonu-secure will be deactivated after December 2025, with eduroam becoming Elon’s primary Wi-Fi network starting in January 2026. Devices that can’t connect to eduroam, such as smart TVs, smart sticks, gaming systems, or printers, should continue using elonu-connect, which provides the same fast, secure network connection for those devices.
If you have questions or need help connecting, contact the Technology Service Desk at (336) 278-5200 or submit a ticket online.