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.
In addition to the alterations listed below, with a winter storm in the forecast for Jan. 24-26, there may be additional updates related to any impact of the storm on university operations. Those changes would be communicated through daily afternoon email updates or 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
- Residence halls do not close during fake break and neighborhood offices remain open during regular weekday business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Please use your respective neighborhood on-call phone number for any needs after hours.
- Whenever university offices close due to weather, residential neighborhood offices will be closed. The Central Residence Life Office phone lines (336-278-7300) will remain staffed during regular business hours if other university offices are closed due to weather.
- Students checking out at the end of Winter Term and not returning to their residence hall for the spring semester should have turned in their keys no later than 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 24.
- Check-in for new spring semester students is Tuesday, January 27, from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. at the neighborhood area offices.
- Any late stays or 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.
Parking & Transportation
If you are departing campus for the break and planning on leaving your vehicle, you may leave it in your permitted lot or you may park it in the South Campus lots or the Innovation Quad lot. Vehicles with FY permits must remain in the FY permitted lots. Make sure your vehicle is locked and you take any valuables with you.
- On Friday, January 23, at 9 p.m., the Elon Express will end service.
- On Wednesday, January 28, from 2-7 p.m., the Elon Express will run a modified route from the Gateway Parking Lot to the Inman Bus Stop.
- All routes will resume regular schedules beginning Thursday, January 29.
- E-Ride services will not be available on Friday, January 23. E-Ride 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
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:
- Saturday, January 24: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Sunday, January 25: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Monday and Tuesday, January 26-27: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- 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
Campus Recreation facilities will have adjusted hours from Thursday, January 22, through Wednesday, January 28. Visit the Campus Recreation website and click “Hours of Operation” for adjusted hours of operation.
The PARC fitness center will remain open from 4 a.m. to midnight daily throughout the break.
Counseling Services
Counseling Services will maintain regular hours most of the week and is available by appointment on weekdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. On Tuesday, January 27, the office will be closed for departmental planning activities.
Whenever university offices close due to weather, Counseling Services is closed. 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
The last day for fall meal plans is Saturday, January 24, and spring meal plans take effect Wednesday, January 28.
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
Mail Services will maintain regular operating hours:
- Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Visit the Mail Services website for updated hours and operations. Whenever university offices close due to weather, Mail Services is closed.
Moseley Center
Moseley Center will have adjusted hours Saturday, January 24, through Wednesday, January 28.
- Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Monday, January 26: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 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
Student Health Services will be closed Sunday, January 25. 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.