Elon University celebrates first week of the 2025-26 academic year

Elon University begins another academic year filled with new faces but familiar traditions.

Elon University celebrated a successful first week of the 2025-26 academic year.

The Class of 2029

The Class of 2029 was welcomed to campus Move-In Day on Aug. 22 followed by New Student Orientation, including New Student Convocation on Aug. 23.

Elon University welcomed the Class of 2029 with Move-In Day on Aug. 22, 2025.
Elon University held New Student Convocation Under the Oaks on Aug. 23, 2025.
A new student receives their acorn, an Elon tradition, during New Student Convocation on Aug. 23, 2025.

Coffee and classes

Classes officially began on Tuesday, Aug. 26, and students were welcomed back with the first College Coffee of the year on Phi Beta Kappa Commons. College Coffee is one of Elon’s oldest and most appreciated traditions. This weekly campus-wide event brings Elon faculty, staff, and students together to build community and develop friendships.

Elon University held the first College Coffee of the 2025-26 academic year on Aug. 26, 2025 on Phi Beta Kappa Commons

Returning students will also see new developments on campus, including the beginning work on the HealthEU Center, and have the opportunity to major in new subjects such as neuroscience and digital content management.

On Sept. 4, 2025, Elon will hold the Fall Organization Fair on Young Commons from 6-8 p.m., allowing students to experience all the extracurricular activities the university has to offer. Then, on Sept. 26, students will welcome their families to campus for Family Weekend, including Fall Convocation with Olympic medalist Katie Ledecky, part of the Elon University Speaker Series.