Campus safety and services during Winter Break

Winter Break for undergraduate students and some graduate programs begin after final exams on Friday, Dec. 8. A number of campus services will be closed or have limited hours until Winter Term begins on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.

As a reminder, there are several 24/7 services available throughout this time.

• 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 free virtual medical and mental health service is available 24/7 throughout the break from anywhere in the United States.

Below are hours of student services operations during the break. Please note that University offices are closed from Dec. 23, 2023 – Jan. 1, 2024.

Residence halls and university apartments

• Residence halls (not apartments) close at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. Student staff will conduct modified health and safety checks in each room to ensure safety and security of the halls during the extended break. Residence hall students who are requesting to stay late or return early can find information on the Break Housing page of the Residence Life website.
• Students in University apartments who are not returning for winter and spring terms must move out by Sunday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. Student staff and Facilities Management will be entering spaces to conduct modified health and safety checks and perform cleaning in each vacant room/apartment.
• Residence Life neighborhood offices remain open throughout the break during regular weekday business hours, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., except on weekends and those dates 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 to 50-55 degrees
• If you have a hidden spare key outside of your off-campus residence, make sure you remove it
• Make sure all doors and windows are shut and locked

For students in off-campus housing, please remember that your water bill will be due on the 30th day of the month. Pay online to avoid late charges or having services turned off while you are away.

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

Parking

If you plan to leave your vehicle on campus during Winter Break, you may leave it in your permitted lot or park it in the Innovation Quad lot, Historic Neighborhood lot, or the lot on the south side of the R.N. Ellington Center on south campus.  Make sure your vehicle is locked and you take any valuables with you.

Campus Services

Below are the hours for student service operations during Winter Break:

Belk Library

• The library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8 and will operate on a reduced schedule until resuming regular hours at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
  • Open for Phoenix cardholders and community members 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays only (closed on weekends) between Dec. 11 and 22.
  • Closed Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023 – Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.
• Visit the Belk Library website for information about library hours for Phoenix cardholders.

Campus Transportation

• All Elon Express routes will stop service at the end of shifts on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, and will resume on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.
• The Elon Express schedules and routes are available online here.

Campus Recreation and Wellness

• Campus Recreation and Wellness facilities will have adjusted hours from Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, through Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.
• The PARC fitness center will remain open to cardholders from 6 a.m. to Midnight daily throughout Winter Break.
• Visit the Campus Recreation and Wellness website and scroll to “Fall Exams and Winter Break Hours” for adjusted hours of operation.

Counseling Services

• Counseling Services will be closed for appointments beginning Wednesday, Dec. 20. Regular operating hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
• TimelyCare free virtual medical and mental health service is available 24/7 throughout the break from anywhere in the United States.
• 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.

Dining Services

• A list of adjusted locations and hours for Exam Week and Winter Break is located online here. Hours will vary during the week.
• Dining hours will resume meal plans and full operations on Jan. 2, 2024.
• Menus and hours for dining locations across campus are always available online here: https://www.elondining.com/menu-hours/

Mail Services

• If you are ordering online, be sure to double-check the delivery address; Mail Services will have adjusted hours and will be closed at various points in the coming weeks. Please only ship items to campus if you are at Elon.
• Adjusted Hours:
  • Open 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays only (closed on weekends) between Saturday, Dec. 9 and Thursday, Dec. 21
  • Open Friday, Dec. 22: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Closed Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023 – Monday, Jan. 1, 2024
• Shipping carriers will hold items while Mail Services is closed the week of Dec. 25, 2023 to Jan. 1, 2024. Normal hours resume Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
• Visit the Mail Services website for updated hours and operations.

Moseley Center

• On Friday, Dec. 8, the Moseley Center will be used for that evening’s annual faculty and staff holiday party. Because of event setup, the second floor will be more conducive for studying that day.
• Moseley Center will have adjusted hours from Dec. 8, 2023 – Jan. 2, 2024
  • Open 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays only (closed on weekends) between Saturday, Dec. 9 and Friday, Dec. 22
  • Closed Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023 – Monday, Jan. 1, 2024
• Regular operating hours will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.
• Visit the Moseley Center website for information about adjusted hours.

Student Health Services

• Students experiencing a medical emergency should call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.
• Student Health Services will be closed beginning Dec. 15, 2023, beginning at 5 p.m. and will reopen to normal operating hours on Jan. 2, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.
• 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.
• Administrative staff will be available by phone at 336-278-7230 or healthservices@elon.edu Visit the Student Health Services website for information on hours and appointment times.

Good luck on your final exams, and best wishes for a safe and relaxing break. See you in 2024!

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Dr. Jon Dooley

Vice President for Student Life