Elon University to resume normal operations and class schedules on February 21

By Eric Townsend, staff

February 18, 2025

Alamance Building on Feb. 19, 2025

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley has communicated with the campus community about changes to in-person learning and other hours of operation due to the impact of a midweek winter weather system in North Carolina.

FINAL UPDATE: Thursday, Feb. 20, at 5:50 p.m.
Message from Vice President Jon Dooley to the Elon University community

Dear students, faculty, and staff,

We plan to resume normal campus operations and class schedules tomorrow, Friday, February 21, at the Elon, Greensboro, and Charlotte campuses.

As the Facilities Management team continues to address any lingering on-campus impact from the storm, we expect conditions will continue to improve in the area. There could be some remaining slippery spots on sidewalks, parking lots, and roads, due to precipitation that melts during the day and refreezes at night, especially in shaded areas or secondary roads. Caution is advised while driving or navigating stairs or walkways that could be icy. Allow plenty of time for your regular morning commute to class or work. The university severe weather guidance provides recommendations for those individuals who might be prevented from safely traveling to campus, class, and work.

Thank you to the staff in Facilities Management, Campus Safety and Police, Elon Dining, Student Life, the Library, and Information Technology for their work to continue campus operations during the class cancellations yesterday and today. And thank you to everyone for your patience and flexibility through the unexpected disruption.

This is our last expected email update for this winter storm.

Dr. Jon Dooley
Vice President for Student Life
jdooley4@elon.edu

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Thursday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m.
Message from Vice President Jon Dooley to the Elon University community

  • Elon University in-person meetings for undergraduate and graduate classes are CANCELED at the Elon, Greensboro, and Charlotte campus locations on Thursday, February 20.
  • Students should check with their instructors for further information about any alternative plans for out-of-class activities, readings, and assignments.
  • University offices are closed today, except as noted below.

The band of snow has reached our region this morning and some parts of our area are experiencing more snowfall and deteriorating road conditions than others.  The National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory cautions that slippery road conditions are expected, with bridges and shaded areas most at risk to maintain snow and ice cover. Drivers are cautioned to be alert and prepared for rapidly changing road conditions.

Facilities Management will continue to clear and maintain sidewalks, parking lots, and roadways around campus. Even with those efforts, there could be slippery spots on campus, so proper footwear and winter clothing are advised when walking on campus.

Although in-person classes are canceled, later this evening the Elon Phoenix Men’s Basketball Game v. Towson University will be held as scheduled at 7 p.m. in the Schar Center.

In addition, the following updates have been made to the campus services available today:

OFFICES/SERVICES OPEN TODAY

Belk Library

  • Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Campus Recreation

  • Koury Center: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Beck Pool: 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
  • PARC and South Gym:  Closed
  • PARC Fitness Center: 4 a.m. – midnight

Campus Safety and Police

  • Available 24/7 and can be reached at 336-278-5555.
  • Call 911 for emergencies.

Elon Dining

  • McEwen Dining Hall: Brunch 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Dinner 5 – 8 p.m.
  • Lakeside: Brunch 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Dinner 5 – 11:30 p.m. (note revised hours – Late Night won’t take place in its typical format)
  • Wintergarden: Open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Biscuitville: Open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Flat Out: Open at 12 – 8 p.m.
  • Fountain Market: Open at 12 p.m. Boars Head will close at 5 p.m. C-store will close at 8 p.m.

Other locations may open as conditions improve and staff can travel to campus safely. Hours may sometimes shift at the last minute due to staffing, so always check the Elon Dining Menu/Hours for the most updated information.

Moseley Center and Mail Services

  • Open until 1 a.m.
  • Mail Services will be closed.

Student Health Services

Elon Express Shuttles

  • Elon Express shuttles and E-Rides will not operate today. Check website for up to date information.

We are planning to send our next update about this storm by 6 p.m. Thursday, unless an email update and/or E-Alert before that time is warranted by changing conditions.

Dr. Jon Dooley
Vice President for Student Life
jdooley4@elon.edu

**

Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 10 p.m.
Message from Vice President Jon Dooley to the Elon University community

  • University opening delayed to noon for Elon and Greensboro campus locations on Thursday, Feb. 20.
  • The start of undergraduate classes will be delayed until 12 noon and will be held on the revised schedule below.
  • The School of Law and graduate program directors will communicate directly with students and faculty about class schedules for their respective law and graduate programs.
  • University offices will open at 12 noon, except for the offices/services noted below.
  • Essential/emergency personnel will be notified by your supervisor when to report to campus.

After stopping overnight, some light snow is expected Thursday morning. Any accumulated snow or ice melt from the storm is expected to refreeze, making roadways and sidewalks slick.

Facilities Management will continue to clear and maintain sidewalks, parking lots, and roadways around campus. Even with those efforts, there could be slippery spots on campus, so proper footwear and winter clothing are advised when walking on campus and extra caution is encouraged when driving, especially tonight and Thursday morning. As temperatures rise into Thursday afternoon, we expect conditions to improve.

As noted in our severe weather guidance, faculty and staff who live some distance from campus and who might be prevented from safely traveling to campus should notify their respective dean (faculty) or supervisor (staff).  Students who might be prevented from traveling safely should contact their instructors.

CLASS SCHEDULES

The schedule for undergraduate classes can be found below.

Graduate and law students should consult directly with your faculty member about the schedule for in-person or online class activities Thursday.

12 p.m. Delayed Start Spring Term Undergraduate Class Schedule
Classes will meet for an hour and 15 minutes.

Regular Class Schedule Revised Class Schedule
8 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. 12 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
10:30 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. 1:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.
12:30 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. 2:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Evening classes maintain their regular schedules.

12 p.m. Delayed Start Lab Schedules
Because labs meet for different lengths, departments are asked to discuss individual schedules and faculty should let students know how to retrieve information on labs for their class (e.g., Moodle site).

Regular Lab Schedule Revised Lab Schedule
8 or 9 a.m. 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
10:30 a.m. or 12:25 p.m. 1:20 – 2:20 p.m.
1 p.m. 2:40 – 3:55 p.m.
Between 2 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. 4 p.m.
5:30 p.m. 6:10 p.m.

OFFICES/SERVICES OPENING BEFORE 12 NOON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Belk Library

  • Open at 11 a.m.

Campus Recreation

  • Koury Center: open at 10 a.m.
  • Beck Pool: 12:15-1:30 p.m. & 4 – 8 p.m.
  • PARC and South Gym: regular hours

Campus Safety and Police

  • Available 24/7 and can be reached at 336-278-5555
  • Call 911 for emergencies

Elon Dining

  • McEwen Dining Hall: Brunch 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Dinner 5 – 8 p.m.
  • Lakeside: Brunch 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Dinner 5 – 11:30 p.m.
  • Einstein’s: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Wintergarden: 9 a.m. – 12 midnight
  • Biscuitville: 9 a.m. – 12 midnight
  • Flat Out: 12 p.m. – 12 midnight
  • Fountain Market: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Qdoba: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Other locations may open as conditions improve and staff can travel to campus safely.

Hours can sometimes shift at the last minute due to staffing, so always check the Elon Dining Menu/Hours for the most updated information.

Moseley Center and Mail Services

  • Opening at 9 a.m.
  • Mail Services opening at 12 noon.
  • Afternoon routes will be suspended for the day.

Student Health Services

Elon Express Shuttles

If conditions change, we will update the community via email and, if necessary, E-Alert.

–

Dr. Jon Dooley
Vice President for Student Life
jdooley4@elon.edu

 

**

Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m.
Message from Vice President Jon Dooley to the Elon University community

Dear students, faculty, and staff,

As the snow makes its way across our region, the current forecast for the storm suggests we may get less snow than originally predicted. But uncertainty remains about the upper range for what we could experience in the region. University leaders continue to monitor the weather forecast and current conditions, Facilities Management will continue to clear and maintain sidewalks and campus roadways overnight, and University Police will be supporting campus safety. We are planning to communicate a decision about Thursday classes and university operations early tomorrow morning, once we have clearer information about what takes place overnight.

In the meantime, here are five things you can do to plan for what could transpire tomorrow:

  • Students are advised to continue to prepare for any deadlines, assignments, presentations, or exams with the understanding they could occur as scheduled.
  • In the event the university were to delay the start of classes, there is an existing published plan for how the undergraduate class schedule would be revised. Law School and graduate program leaders would communicate alternate schedules directly to the students and faculty in their respective programs, in the event of a delay.
  • In the event the university were to cancel classes, faculty would have the flexibility to arrange for out-of-class activities, readings, and assignments, which could include the option for online class meetings during the regularly scheduled class time.
  • In the event the university operates on the normal schedule, the Severe Weather Guide on the university website provides guidance for individual students, faculty, or staff who may live some distance from campus or whose personal circumstances would make it unsafe to come to campus.
  • The early morning announcement will be made via E-Alert, with a simultaneous email message providing additional detail. Ensure your current cell phone number is updated in the E-Alert emergency notification system.

Have a great evening and expect our next update early tomorrow morning.

Dr. Jon Dooley
Vice President for Student Life

***

Original Message from Vice President Jon Dooley to the Elon University Community

Feb. 18, 2025
3:50 p.m.

  • Elon University undergraduate and graduate classes at the Elon, Greensboro, and Charlotte campus locations that are currently scheduled with a start time after 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, Feb. 19, will not meet in-person.
  • Morning classes and labs will be held as scheduled tomorrow. This announcement only affects any classes and labs that are scheduled to begin after 12 p.m. (noon), including Wednesday evening classes.
  • Although the in-person meetings for afternoon and evening classes will be canceled, students should check with their instructors for further information about any alternative plans for out-of-class activities, readings, and assignments, which could include the option for online class meetings during the scheduled class time.
  • University offices will close at 12 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, except as noted below.

According to the current forecast from the National Weather Service, a winter storm with a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is expected to impact our region. Although the most significant impact is expected in the eastern part of the state, chances are increasing that the precipitation in our area could result in hazardous driving conditions and scattered power outages, with the heaviest precipitation and impact expected Wednesday afternoon into the evening and overnight hours. Given the forecast, and out of abundance of caution, we are announcing the change to university operations now to give the community time to make plans for tomorrow afternoon and evening.

Facilities Management will be working throughout the storm to clear and maintain sidewalks, parking lots, and roadways around campus. Even with those efforts, there could be slippery spots on campus tomorrow afternoon and evening, so as the storm passes through, proper footwear and winter clothing are advised when traversing campus and driving during the worst impacts from the storm is discouraged.

Office/services that will remain open after 12 noon Wednesday

Belk Library

  • Open until 5 p.m.

Campus Recreation

  • Koury Center: open until 11 p.m.
  • Beck Pool: 12:20-1:20 p.m. and 4 – 8 p.m.
  • PARC and South Gym: regular hours
  • Afternoon and evening group exercise classes will occur as scheduled

Campus Safety & Police

  • Available 24/7 and can be reached at 336-278-5555
  • Call 911 for emergencies

Elon Dining

  • McEwen Dining Hall: Lunch until 3 p.m., Dinner 5:30 – 8 p.m.
  • Lakeside: Lunch until 3 p.m., Dinner 5:30 – 8 p.m.
  • Clohan: Lunch until 4:30 p.m., Dinner 5:30 – 8 p.m.
  • Winter Garden: Biscuitville and Freshii will close early at 8 p.m.; Flat Out closes at 9 p.m.
  • Fountain Market: Boars Head will close at 5 p.m. and C-Store will close as scheduled at 8 p.m.
  • Billy D’s and Acorn: Close early at 3:30 p.m.
  • Village Juice: Close as scheduled at 3:30 p.m.
  • Qdoba: Close early at 8 p.m.
  • Steepd: Close at 12 p.m.

Locations will maintain these hours as long as staff can travel to/from campus safely. Hours may sometimes shift at the last minute due to staffing, so always check the Elon Dining Menu/Hours for the most updated information.

Moseley Center and Mail Services

  • Open normal operating hours; will close at 1 a.m.
  • Mail Services will close at noon

Student Health Services

Elon Express Shuttles

We are planning to send an update about this storm by 6 p.m. Wednesday, unless an email message and/or E-Alert before that time is warranted by changing conditions.

–

Dr. Jon Dooley
Vice President for Student Life
jdooley4@elon.edu