As Fall Break approaches Oct. 14–19, students, faculty, staff and families can find information about adjusted campus operating hours, transportation schedules, and available resources.
Fall Break for undergraduate students and some graduate programs begins on Wednesday, Oct. 14, following evening classes and ends at 8 a.m. on Oct. 19.
Note that residence halls do not officially “close” during Fall Break, although University offices on the main campus in Elon are closed on Friday, Oct. 16, to give faculty and staff a holiday.
Campus Safety
As a reminder, several 24/7 services are available throughout this time.
- Campus Safety & Police can be reached at 336-278-5555. They can also help connect you with Student Life on-call administrators.
- Crisis Counselors are available at 336-278-2222 for urgent mental health needs.
- 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 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
Residence Halls do not close during Fall Break. Offices remain open during the break during regular weekday business hours, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., except Friday, Oct. 16, when University offices are closed.
Parking & Transportation
If you are leaving your vehicle on campus, please take any valuables with you. Make sure your vehicle doors are locked. Please make sure your vehicle is parked in the lot where you are permitted. Do not leave your vehicle in any Faculty/Staff lot, the Inman Admissions lot or at The Inn at Elon.
Elon Express and Campus Transportation
Transportation and the Elon Express will provide services on a reduced schedule.
- All Elon Express Shuttle Routes will run on the normal schedule on Wednesday, Oct. 14, but will not run Thursday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 18. The Elon Express will resume the regular route schedule on Monday, Oct. 19.
- A modified Elon Express route from the Gateway Parking Lot to Inman will run Sunday, Oct. 18, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- E-Rides will run normal operations on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Visit the Elon University Transportation website for the latest news, updates, after-hours resources and real-time route tracking.
Campus Services
Below are the hours for student service operations during Fall Break.
Belk Library
Belk Library will close early at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, but will maintain open hours throughout Fall Break:
- Thursday, Oct. 15 – Saturday, Oct. 17: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Normal hours resume Sunday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m.
Visit the Belk Library website for information about library hours for Phoenix cardholders and community members.
Campus Bookstore
The Barnes & Noble Store will be open for reduced hours during Fall Break:
- Wednesday, Oct. 14 – Friday, Oct.16: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 17: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Visit the Barnes & Noble store website for information about hours or online shopping.
Campus Recreation
PARC Fitness Center will remain open throughout the Fall Break, while other facilities will have modified hours or be closed for part of the break:
- PARC Fitness Center
- Wednesday, Oct. 14 – Sunday, Oct.18: 4 a.m. – midnight
- Koury Athletic Center
- Wednesday, Oct. 14: 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct.15: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Closed Friday, Oct. 16 – Sunday, Oct. 18
- Beck Pool
- Wednesday, Oct. 14: 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
- Closed Thursday, Oct. 15 – Sunday, Oct. 18
- Driving Range
- Wednesday, Oct. 14: Noon-4 p.m.
- Closed Thursday, Oct. 15 – Sunday, Oct. 18
- PARC Gym, South Gym, ELOA Office and Esports Center
- Closed Wednesday, Oct. 14 – Sunday, Oct.18
Visit the Campus Recreation website and download the Fusion Go app for detailed information about facilities and programs.
Counseling Services
Counseling Services will be open for appointments during regular hours Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and closed Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, for the university holiday.
- The TimelyCare mental telehealth service is available 24/7 throughout the break.
- The crisis counselor on-call also remains available 24/7 by calling 336-278-2222.
- 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.
Elon Dining
All dining locations will have modified hours for Fall Break, with Lakeside serving as the primary dining hall open throughout the break. Visit the menu-hours page of the Elon Dining website for the latest update information about dining location hours and menus.
Moseley Center
The Moseley Center will close early at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, but will maintain open hours throughout Fall Break:
- Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct.16: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct.17: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 18: 11 a.m. – Midnight
Visit the Moseley Center website for information about adjusted hours of operation.
Mail Services
Mail Services will be closed Friday, Oct. 16 – Sunday, Oct. 18, and normal hours resume on October 19. Shipping partners will hold your items, and Mail Services will process them upon reopening. Visit the Mail Services website for updated hours and operations.
Student Health Services
Student Health Services will be open for appointments throughout the Fall Break:
- Wednesday, Oct. 14: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 16: 9:10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Closed Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18
Visit the Student Health Services website for Information about after-hours care and resources in the community. TimelyCare medical telehealth service is available 24/7 throughout the break.