Campus safety and services during Spring Break

Dear Students,

Spring Break for undergraduate students and some graduate programs begins after classes on Friday, March 11. University offices will be closed Friday, March 18, for a spring break holiday.

As a reminder, throughout this time Campus Safety & Police will operate as normal, 24 hours per day, and 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 always available at 336-278-2222. SAFEline is also always 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.

Residence halls and university apartments

• Residence halls (not apartments) close at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 12.
• Information about requests to stay late or return early can be found on the Break Housing page of the Residence Life website.
• Offices remain open during the break during regular weekday business hours, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., except when University offices are closed.

Secure your residence

Whether you live on-campus or off-campus, make sure you secure your room, apartment or house.  Other important steps to take before you leave:

• Unplug all appliances
• Hide or relocate valuables and move expensive items away from windows
• Secure any non-perishable food in airtight containers or cabinets; discard any perishable food from your refrigerator
• Empty all trash; if you live off campus, secure your trash and recycling containers
• Check all water faucets to make sure they are completely off
• Set your thermostat for 50-55 degrees
• If you have a hidden spare key outside of your residence, make sure you remove it
• Make sure all doors and windows are shut and locked

Students residing in off-campus residences may want to request a Vacation Home Check, a service provided by the Town of Elon Police – complete the online form available on the Town of Elon website.

Parking

If you are planning on leaving your vehicle on campus during Spring Break, you may leave it in your permitted lot or you may park it in the Innovation Quad lot, Historic Neighborhood lot, or the lot on the south side of the Ellington Health Center on south campus. Make sure your vehicle is locked and you take any valuables with you.

COVID-19 testing

For those interested in asymptomatic walk-up testing, the testing will be available in McCoy Commons 207, in the Oaks Neighborhood. The testing page of the Healthy Elon website has information about the regular schedule for COVID-19 testing, which will remain in place throughout Spring Break. Asymptomatic testing will be closed on Friday, March 18.

Campus services available during Spring Break

Below are hours for student service operations during Spring Break. Please note that University offices are closed on Friday, March 18.

Belk Library

• Belk Library will have adjusted hours from Friday, March 11, through Thursday, March 17, and will be closed on Friday, March 18.
• Visit the Belk Library website for information about the library’s adjusted hours.

Campus Recreation and Wellness

• Campus Recreation and Wellness facilities will have adjusted hours from Friday, March 11, through Sunday, March 20. The Koury Center will be closed on Friday, March 18.
• The PARC fitness center will remain open from 6 a.m. to midnight daily throughout Spring Break.
• Visit the Campus Recreation and Wellness website and scroll to “Spring Break Hours” for adjusted hours of operation.

Counseling Services

• Counseling Services will be open by appointment March 14 through March 17. The office will be closed on Friday, March 18.
• Throughout Spring Break, students will have 24/7 access to on demand mental health support through TimelyCare. Information about how to download TimelyCar and access Talk Now can be found on the Counseling Services website.
• 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 information about hours and appointment times, links to online resources, and information about emergency and crisis resources.

Dining Services

• A list of adjusted locations and hours for Spring Break is located online here. Hours will vary during the week. Regular dining hours will resume on Sunday, March 20.
• Menus and hours for dining locations across campus are always available on the Elon Dining menu/hours website.

Elon Express and Campus Transportation

• All Elon Express routes will stop service at the end of shifts on March 11. Elon Express will resume their normal schedule on Monday, March 21.
• Schedules and routes are available here.

Mail Services

• Mail Services will be open March 14 through March 17 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Regular operating hours will resume Monday, March 21.
• Visit the Mail Services website for updated hours and operations.

Moseley Center

• Moseley Center will have adjusted hours from March 11 through March 20. Regular operating hours will resume Monday, March 21.
• Visit the Moseley Center website for information about adjusted hours.

Student Health Services

• Student Health Services will be closed to patients on Saturday, March 12, through Sunday, March 20. Regular operating hours will resume Monday, March 21.
• TimelyCare medical telehealth service is available 24/7 throughout the break. For information about how to access the service, visit the appointments page of the Student Health Services website.
• Students who are experiencing a medical emergency, should call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.
• Visit the Student Health Services website for information on hours and appointment times.

Best wishes for a safe and relaxing Spring Break!

—

Dr. Jon Dooley

Vice President for Student Life