Campus safety and services during Spring Break

Spring Break for undergraduate students and some graduate programs begins after classes on Friday, March 22, and ends at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 1. University offices will be closed Friday, March 29, for a spring break holiday.

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.

Residence halls and university apartments

• Residence halls (not apartments) close at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 23. Residence halls re-open at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 31.
• Information about requests to stay late or return early can be found on the Residence Life website’s Break Housing page.
• Offices remain open during the break during regular weekday business hours, 8 a.m. to 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 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.

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 plan to leave your vehicle on campus during Spring Break, you may leave it in your permitted lot or you may park it in the Innovation Quad/Colonnades lot, South Campus or Hunt B. Make sure your vehicle is locked and take any valuables with you.

Campus services available during Spring Break

Below are the hours for student service operations during Spring Break. Please note that university offices are closed on Friday, March 29.

Belk Library

• Belk Library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 22, and have adjusted hours through Saturday, March 30.
• Belk Library will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, March 25, through Friday, March 29.
• Normal operating hours will resume at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 31.
• 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 22, through Sunday, March 31.

The PARC fitness center will remain open from 6 a.m. until 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 from Monday, March 25, through Thursday, March 28. Appointments are available between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office will be closed on Friday, March 29.
• Regular operating hours will resume on Monday, April 1.
• Throughout Spring Break, students will have 24/7 access to on-demand mental health support through TimelyCare. Information about downloading TimelyCare and accessing 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 on the Elon Dining website.
• Additional operations will begin opening on Sunday, March 31.
• 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 Friday, March 22.
• Elon Express will resume its normal schedule on Monday, April 1.
• Schedules and routes are available on the Transportation website under Elon Express Schedule.

Mail Services

• Mail Services will operate on the following hours during spring break:
  • Friday, March 22: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 23, to Sunday, March 24: Closed
  • Monday, March 25, to Thursday, March 28: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Friday, March 29 to Sunday, March 31: Closed
• Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 1.
• Visit the Mail Services website for updated hours and services.

Moseley Center

• The Moseley Center will have adjusted hours from Friday, March 22, through Sunday, March 31. Regular operating hours will resume on Monday, April 1.
• Visit the Moseley Center website for information about adjusted hours.

Student Health Services

• Student Health Services will be closed to patients from Saturday, March 23, through Sunday, March 31. Regular operating hours will resume on Monday, April 1.
• 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!

—

Jon Dooley

Vice President for Student Life