Campus safety and cold weather preparedness

Monitoring the E-Net news website is the best way for parents and students to stay abreast of weather, weather-related situations and the university’s response to these situations. The university and Elon Dining have plans and resources to shelter and feed students if the campus loses power. Check out the emergency procedures and encourage your student to sign up for the E-Alert system and Live Safe app.

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Engaging students beyond the classroom

The Office of Student Activities provides student-centered entertainment and educational programs. The office plans over 60 programs a semester, including concerts, comedians, trips to sporting and cultural events, college coffees and live music at tailgates. In addition to helping facilitate 225+ student organizations and planning campus programs, Student Activities also serves as the starting point for all new organizations and guides new student leaders through the development process. On Feb. 11, the Spring Organization Fair will be held in the Moseley Center from 5-7 p.m. All students are welcome to attend to learn more about each club and organization. See a list of the university's active student organizations here.

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Planning for final exams

Exams for spring semester are over three months away, but proper final exam preparation is important for student success this spring. Be sure that you are aware of the final examination schedule and policies for travel and planning purposes.

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Commencement 2016

Elon University’s 126th Commencement will be held May 21. Visit Elon's Commencement website for updated information about the schedule of events, undergraduate ceremony, rain plan and other notifications. Members of the Class of 2016 may pick up their bachelor’s robe during the Graduation Fair scheduled for Feb. 29-March 1 at the campus bookstore, Barnes & Noble at Elon University. Information about Commencement merchandise including announcements, diploma frames and rings will be available, and representatives will be present to accept orders. Lifetouch Photography will take senior portraits for purchase and to appear in Phi Psi Cli, the Elon yearbook.

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Student well-being

Elon offers an array of well-being resources for students and parents through the Counseling Services website. Counseling Services provides brief, strengths-based psychological support and crisis intervention to address the emotional, social and academic needs of Elon students. The staff welcomes phone calls (336-278-7280) from parents and others. 

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Living on campus 2016-2017

The housing selection process for current students begins with rising juniors and seniors and will conclude with sophomores selecting in March. The process is designed to give students the flexibility to live with who they want, as we know these relationships are so important. Residence Life will host two online chat sessions for parents on Feb. 14 and Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. to answer questions. For more information, visit the Residence Life website. In addition, meal plan requirements are based on academic credit hours and on-campus housing assignments. Elon Dining meal plans allow for the ultimate value, convenience and flexibility. For more information, visit the Elon Dining website.

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Career planning advice

In December, seniors received an email from the Student Professional Development Center providing career planning advice about internships, full-time employment and graduate school. Review the email with your student and encourage them to take advantage of these opportunities.

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Elon Athletics CAA Pre-game Socials - Jan. 30; Feb. 18, 20
Join us for socials before the men's basketball games at Northeastern on Jan. 30, Drexel on Feb. 18 and Towson on Feb. 20.

"All's Well that Ends Well" - Feb. 3-6
Presented by the Department of Performing Arts.

Spring Organization Fair - Feb. 11
The fair will take place from 5-7 p.m. in the Moseley Center. All students are welcome.

Residence Life Housing Chats - Feb. 14, 17
Two online chat sessions for parents at 8 p.m. EDT where staff will answer questions related to fall 2016 housing. 

Night of the Phoenix - Feb. 19
Join us at the Phoenix Club's ninth annual Night of the Phoenix.

Graduation Fair - Feb. 29-March 1 
Everything your senior needs for Commencement 2016 held at the Barnes & Noble at Elon University from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

CAA Men's Basketball Tournament - March 4-7
Join us for pre-game socials at Pratt Street Ale House prior to each game in the men's basketball CAA Tournament in Baltimore, MD.  

#ElonDay - March 8
Save the date!

CAA Women's Basketball Tournament - March 9-12
Join us for pre-game socials prior to each game in the women's basketball CAA Tournament in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Spring Job Expo - March 10
Students can build a professional network of employment recruiters from large and small organizations, non-profits, corporations, government agencies and private sectors.

Spring Break - March 18-29
Have your student sign up for shuttles to and from local airports by March 6.

Spring Convocation - March 31
Join the Elon community as we engage in conversation with Walter Issacson, president and CEO of the Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C.

Office of Parent Engagement
2600 Campus Box | Elon, NC 27244
Phone: 336-278-7470

Office of Student Life
2990 Campus Box | Elon, NC 27244
Phone: 336-278-7000