Campus reminders for 2024 Thanksgiving break

By Kelsey Armstrong, staff

November 20, 2024

Two Adirondack chairs surrounded by colorful autumn leaves on Elon University's campus, with sunlight filtering through trees in the background.

Thanksgiving Break for undergraduate students and some graduate programs begins after evening classes on Friday, Nov. 22 and ends at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. 

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley sent out an email to students Wednesday, Nov. 20 with reminders for the upcoming Thanksgiving Break.

Throughout the break, there are several 24/7 services available:

  • Campus Safety & Police can be reached at 336-278-5555. They can also assist with connections to the Student Life on-call administrators.
  • Crisis Counselors are available at 336-278-2222 for urgent mental health needs.
  • 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.

University offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28, for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Residence Life

  • Residence Halls close on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. and will reopen on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. This applies to residence halls only. University apartments remain open and accessible throughout the break.
  • 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 Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22 when University offices are closed.

Parking & Security

  • If you are leaving your vehicle on campus during Thanksgiving Break, please leave your vehicle in your respective lot based on your permit.  Please make sure your vehicle is locked and you take any valuables with you.
  • Whether you live on or off campus, make sure you unplug all appliances, move expensive items away from the windows, remove spare keys from outside your residence and lock your doors.

Belk Library

  • The Belk Library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 and will operate on a reduced schedule during Thanksgiving Break:
    • Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov.  24: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Monday, Nov. 25 – Wednesday, Nov. 27: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Closed Thursday, Nov. 28 – Saturday, Nov. 30.
    • Belk Library will resume regular operating hours at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 1.
  • Visit the Belk Library website for information about library hours for Phoenix cardholders and community members.

Campus Recreation and Wellness

  • Recreation and Wellness facilities will have modified hours during Thanksgiving Break.
  • PARC will be open daily from 6 a.m. – midnight
  • Koury Athletic Center will have the following hours:
    • Friday, Nov. 22 from 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Closed Saturday, Nov. 23 – Sunday, Nov. 24
    • Open Monday, Nov. 25 – Tuesday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    • Closed Wednesday, Nov. 27 – Sunday, Dec. 1
  • Visit the Campus Recreation and Wellness website for detailed information about facilities and programs.

Counseling Services

  • Counseling Services will be closed for appointments from Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Nov. 29.
  • Regular operating hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 2.
  • TimelyCare free virtual medical and mental health service is available 24/7 throughout the break from anywhere in the United States.
  • The on-call crisis counselor 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.

Campus Bookstore

  • The Barnes & Noble Store will be open for reduced hours during Thanksgiving Break:
    • Friday, Nov. 23: 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, Nov. 24: Closed
    • Monday, Nov. 25 – Wednesday, Nov. 27: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday, Nov. 28 – Sunday, Dec. 1: Closed
  • Visit the Barnes & Noble store website for information about hours or online shopping.

Elon Dining

  • All dining locations will have modified hours right before and after Thanksgiving Break.
    • Dining locations will begin to have adjusted hours beginning on Friday, Nov. 22.
    • Most locations will be closed for the entire week with the exception of Monday to Wednesday, when Biscuitville will have limited hours.
    • Dining locations begin re-opening on Sunday, Dec. 1.
  • The menu-hours page of the Elon Dining website always has the latest updated information about dining location hours and menus.

Moseley Center

  • The Moseley Center will operate on a reduced schedule during Thanksgiving Break:
    • Friday, Nov. 22: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    • Saturday, Nov. 23: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    • Sunday, Nov. 24: Closed
    • Monday, Nov. 25 – Wednesday, Nov. 27: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Thursday, Nov. 28 – Saturday, Nov. 30: Closed
    • Sunday, Dec. 1: 11 a.m. – Midnight
  • Visit the Moseley Center website for the schedule and information for airport shuttles. Most shuttle spaces were filled by the Nov. 10 deadline, but you can contact the Moseley Information Desk at 336-278-7215 to inquire whether there is still space available for a particular shuttle time.

Mail Services

  • Mail Services will operate on a reduced schedule during the Thanksgiving Break:
    • Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24: Closed
    • Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday, Nov. 27: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    • Thursday, Nov. 28 – Sunday, Dec. 1: Closed
    • Mail Services will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2 and resume regular operating hours.
  • Visit the Mail Services website for updated hours and operations.

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