Winter Break for undergraduate students and some graduate programs begin after final exams on Friday, Dec. 13.
Several campus services will be closed or have limited hours until Winter Term begins Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. There will be some 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.
- 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.
University offices are closed Monday, Dec. 22 through Monday, Dec. 30, and Thursday, January 1, 2025.
Residence halls and university apartments
- Residence halls (not apartments) close at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.
- Student staff will conduct modified health and safety checks to ensure the safety of the halls during this extended break period.
- Students in university apartments who are not returning for winter and spring terms must move out by 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15.
- Information about requests to stay late or return early can be found on the Break Housing page on 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:
- Make sure all doors and windows are shut and locked
- 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.
For students in off-campus housing, please remember that your water bill will be due on Dec. 21 and Jan. 21, 2025. 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 Colonnades. Make sure your vehicle is locked and take any valuables with you.
Campus Services
Several campus services will be closed or have limited hours until the beginning of Winter Term on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025:
Belk Library
- The library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 and will operate on a reduced schedule until Winter Term hours begin on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.
- The library will be open for Phoenix cardholders and community members 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 through Friday, Dec. 20.
- Belk Library will be closed Saturday, Dec. 21 through Sunday, Dec. 29 and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
- 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, December 13.
- The Elon Express will resume its schedule on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.
- The Elon Express schedules and routes are available online.
Campus Recreation and Wellness
- Operating hours for the Koury Athletic Center during Winter Break are the following:
- Sunday, Dec. 8: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Monday, Dec. 9 – Thursday, Dec. 12: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Friday, Dec.13: 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Monday, Dec. 16 – Friday, Dec. 20: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025: Noon – 9 p.m.
- Operating hours for Beck Pool during winter break are the following:
- Monday, Dec. 9 – Thursday, Dec. 12: 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
- Operating hours for the Driving Range during winter break are the following:
- Sunday, Dec. 8: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Operating hours for the PARC Fitness Center during winter break are the following:
- Open daily: 6 a.m. – Midnight
- The ELOA Office, Mind Body Connection Suite, PARC Gym and South Gym: Closed
- All dates not listed above are considered closed. Regular hours resume on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Visit the Campus Recreation and Wellness website and click on ‘Hours of Operation’ for more information.
Counseling Services
- Counseling Services will be closed for appointments on Monday, Dec. 23 through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
- Regular operating hours will resume Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
- TimelyCare free virtual medical and mental health service is available 24/7 throughout the break from anywhere in the United States.
- A Crisis Counselor is 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 (Barnes & Noble at Elon University)
- Hours for Exam Week and Winter Break:
- Friday, Dec. 6 – Sunday, Dec. 22: Normal Hours
- Monday, Dec. 23: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 24 – Thursday, Dec. 26: Closed
- Friday, Dec. 27: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 28 and Sunday, Dec. 29: Closed
- Monday, Dec. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 31: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025: Closed
- Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025: 9 am. – 6 p.m.
- Friday, Jan. 3, 2025: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Regular hours will resume on Jan. 6, 2025.
- Visit the Barnes & Noble store website for information about hours or online shopping.
Dining Services
- A list of adjusted locations and hours for Exam Week and Winter Break is located online. Hours will vary during the weeks.
- Dining hours will resume meal plans and operations on Jan. 2, 2025.
- Menus and hours for dining locations across campus are always available online.
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.
- Hours for Exam Week and Winter Break:
- Friday, Dec. 6 – Friday, Dec. 13: Normal Hours
- Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15: Closed
- Monday, Dec. 16 – Thursday, Dec. 19: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 20: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 21 – Sunday, Dec. 29: Closed
- Monday, Dec. 30: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 31: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025: Closed
- Normal hours resume Jan. 2, 2025.
- Shipping carriers will hold items while Mail Services is closed.
- Visit the Mail Services website for updated hours and operations.
Moseley Center
- Moseley Center will have adjusted hours from Friday, Dec. 13 to Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
- Friday, Dec. 13: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec.14 and Sunday, Dec. 15: Closed
- Monday, Dec. 16 – Friday, Dec. 20: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 21 – Sunday, Dec. 29: Closed
- Monday, Dec. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 31: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025: Closed
- Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025: 8 a.m. – midnight
- Normal hours resume on Friday, January 3, 2025
- 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 to patients from Saturday, Dec. 14 through Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
- TimelyCare medical telehealth service is available 24/7 throughout the break. For information about how to access the service, visit the TimelyCare page of the Student Health Services website.
- Administrative staff will be available by phone at 336-278-7230 for questions on Monday, Dec. 16 through Friday, Dec. 20, 8 a.m. – noon. Adjusted operating hours will be observed on Monday, Dec. 9, through Friday, Dec. 13. Please call the office for specific hours or visit the Student Health Website Appointment page.
- Regular operating hours will resume on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Visit the Student Health Services website for information on hours and appointment times.