Elon UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Elon, NC. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Summer Session II 2026

The semester, explained for Elon University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Summer Session II 2026
Campus terms
29
Local details
17

Academic calendar

Summer Session II 2026 runs Jul 13, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

12 entries
  1. Summer Session I 2026
  2. Summer Session II 2026
  3. Summer Session II 2026Relevant now
  4. Fall Semester 2026
  5. Fall First Half Semester 2026
  6. Fall Second Half Semester 2026
  7. Winter Term 2027
  8. Spring First Half Semester 2027
  9. Spring Semester 2027
  10. Spring Second Half Semester 2027
  11. Summer Session I 2027
  12. Summer Session II 2027

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Campus language

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29 terms

A

Acorn
Acorn Coffeehouse, a popular student spot for coffee, sandwiches, and late-night snacks.

B

Burst the Bubble
Student-led, non-credit classes offered during the Winter Term to share unique skills or interests.

C

Clohan
Clohan Hall, a dining facility featuring both a dining hall and retail options like Fountain Market.
College Coffee
A long-standing Tuesday morning tradition where the community gathers for free coffee and pastries.
Colonnades
The Colonnades residential neighborhood, often referred to simply as 'Nades' by students.

D

D-Nades
The downstairs area of Colonnades Dining Hall, which houses retail options like Boar's Head.
Doba
The on-campus Qdoba Mexican Eats location.

E

ELN
Elon Local News, the student-run news organization under the Elon News Network.

F

Food Dollars
Dining-specific currency included in meal plans for use at on-campus retail dining locations.

G

GEC
Global Education Center, the office that handles study abroad and international student services.
Global
The Global Neighborhood, a residential area focused on international themes and home to many first-year students.

I

Irazu
Irazu Coffee Shop, a popular student hangout and coffee spot located in the Moseley Center.

L

Lakeside
Lakeside Dining Hall, one of the main 'all-you-care-to-eat' facilities on campus.
Loy
The Loy Neighborhood, which primarily houses the university's Greek life organizations.

M

McEwen
McEwen Dining Hall, a central dining location often used for breakfast and featuring Village Juice.

N

Nades
Short for the Colonnades Neighborhood, which includes several residential buildings and a dining hall.

P

PHC
Panhellenic Council, the governing body for the university's sororities.
Phoenix
The official mascot and collective identity of the Elon student body.

R

RSA
Residence Hall Association, the student-led organization representing those living in campus housing.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.
SUB
Student Union Board, the organization responsible for planning major campus events and entertainment.

T

The Boobs
The two grassy knolls in Young Commons in front of the Moseley Center, also called the 'Moobs'.
The Brickyard
The brick-paved plaza located in front of the Moseley Center, a high-traffic area for student tabling.
The Bubble
The 'Elon Bubble,' referring to the sense of isolation or detachment from the world outside the campus gates.
The Dan
The Danieley Center Neighborhood, a residential area known for its apartment-style housing and social atmosphere.
The Elon Bubble
The feeling of isolation from the outside world due to the self-contained nature of the campus.
The Oaks
The Oaks Apartments, a popular housing choice for upperclassmen located near the School of Communications.
The Station
The Station at Mill Point, an apartment-style residential neighborhood for juniors and seniors.

U

Under the Oaks
The historic, shaded quad area used for major ceremonies like Convocation and Commencement.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

17 details
Alamance
The Alamance Building, one of the most iconic and central academic buildings on campus.
Belk
Belk Library, the primary academic library and study hub on campus.
BioBus
The campus shuttle system (recently rebranded as Elon Express) that runs on biodiesel fuel.
clohan_hall
Clohan Hall
FIXIT
The online system used by students to submit maintenance and repair requests for dorms.
KOBC
The Koury Business Center, the primary building for the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business.
Koury
Koury Athletic Center, the main facility for campus recreation, gym use, and athletics.
lakeside_dining_hall
Lakeside Dining Hall
mcewen_dining_hall
McEwen Dining Hall
Meal Dollars
Currency included with meal plans specifically for use at on-campus retail dining locations.
Moodle
The learning management system where professors post course materials and assignments.
Moseley
The Moseley Center, the main student union building housing the mailroom and student org offices.
OnTrack
The online portal used by students for class registration, checking grades, and financial records.
Phoenix Card
The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and campus payments.
Phoenix Cash
A debit-like account on the Phoenix Card that can be used at both on-campus and participating off-campus vendors.
Sankey
Sankey Hall, a classroom building focused on business and technology.
The Harry Potter Room
The Inman Reading Room in Lindner Hall, known for its quiet atmosphere and high-backed chairs.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Summer Session II 2026 runs Jul 13, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
29 approved campus terms and 17 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
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Worth a look

Alpha Chi Omega

A Panhellenic Association sorority focused on friendship, leadership, learning, and service. Their national philanthropy is domestic violence awareness.

Invite only

Source: alphachiomega.org · Verified 6 days ago

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Club Baseball

Competes in the National Club Baseball Association (NCBA) against other university club teams.

Tryout required

Source: elon.edu · Verified 6 days ago

Club Women's Lacrosse

A competitive, student-run organization that competes in the Women's Collegiate Lacrosse Associates (WCLA).

Tryout required

Source: elon.edu · Verified 6 days ago

Elon Club Esports

Provides a community for students interested in competitive and casual gaming. Forms teams for games like League of Legends, Overwatch, and Super Smash Bros. to compete against other universities.

Open to all

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Elon Blockchain

Fosters a community interested in exploring and developing skills in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies like blockchain. Hosts speakers and events like hackathons.

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Elon Society of Computing (ESC)

A professional and interest-based club for computer science majors and others interested in programming. Connects students, discusses internships, and hosts guest speakers.

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Source: public campus page · Verified 6 days ago

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Campus rituals

Festival of Holiday Lights

An annual event in early December where the campus community gathers to see the campus illuminated with holiday lights, enjoy luminaries, and listen to seasonal music.

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Resources & spaces

Counseling Services

Offers confidential mental health support for students, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and workshops on various wellness topics.

Open to all

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Life in Elon for Elon University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Elon.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,128

Cost of Living Index

96

Student Population

7,000

City Transportation

Walkability

35

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Link Transit (Burlington area bus system)

Nearest Airports

Piedmont Triad International Airport, Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

59°F

Avg Snowfall

6 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Arts West Lot

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All permits lot

Hunt A & B Lots

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Located at Schar Center; Hunt B is general first-come, first-serve

Innovation Quad Parking Lot

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Visitor parking available with permit

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Elon University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

57 known dorm and housing options. The first 24 are shown below; the rest are available in the expandable list.

Allen Hall

Room types: double, single, triple

Barney Hall

Capacity: 631

Room types: double

Brannock Hall

Capacity: 631

Room types: double

Brown Hall

Brumbaugh Hall

Isabella Cannon Pavilion

Capacity: 439

Room types: double

Carolina Hall

Capacity: 631

Room types: double

Chandler Hall

Room types: double residence hall room

Colclough Hall

Room types: double residence hall room

Colonnades

Colonnades E

Room types: double, single

Council Hall

Crest Apartments

Room types: apartment single

Crest Apartments 2010, 2020, 2040 & 20430

Danieley Apartments

Danieley Apartments A–F

Room types: apartment single room

Danieley Apartments and Flats

Room types: 4-person flats, 8-10 person apartments

Danieley Apartments O & P

Room types: apartment single room, Loy double room style in some units

Danieley Flat G

Room types: double residence hall room within flat

Danieley Flat H

Room types: double residence hall room within flat

Danieley Flat I

Room types: double residence hall room within flat

Danieley Flat J

Room types: double residence hall room within flat

Danieley Flat K

Room types: double residence hall room within flat

Danieley Neighborhood

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East A

Capacity: 350

Room types: double, single

East B

Capacity: 350

Room types: double, single

East C

Capacity: 350

Room types: double, single

East Neighborhood Residence Halls

Capacity: 439

Room types: single, double

EcoVillage Houses (Kaso House and Houses 2–6)

Room types: single, double

EcoVillage at Loy Farm

EcoVillage Houses 2-6

EcoVillage Kaso House

Global Neighborhood flats (Historic HBB flats)

Room types: double residence hall room within flat

Historic Flats (HBB)

Room types: double

Historic Neighborhood

Hook Hall

Capacity: 631

Room types: double

Kenan Honors Pavilion

Capacity: 439

Room types: double

Kivette Hall

Room types: double, single

Loy A-S

Loy Neighborhood residence halls

Room types: double residence hall room, triple residence hall room

Maynard Hall

Room types: double residence hall room

Moffitt Hall

Room types: double, single

Oaks Apartments

Room types: single

Oaks D

Park Place

Park Place At Elon

Room types: apartment single

Sloan Hall

Capacity: 631

Room types: double

Smith Hall

Capacity: 631

Room types: double

Staley Hall

Room types: double, single

Station at Mill Point

Room types: single

Station Mill Point Buildings 120-471

Story Hall

Room types: double, single

Sullivan Hall

The Oaks (Williams, Council, Brumbaugh, Oaks D, Brown, Sullivan)

Room types: apartment single room, apartment double room

Virginia Hall

Capacity: 631

Room types: double

West Hall

Capacity: 631

Room types: double

Williams Hall

Campus Details

Academic System

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Email Domain

@elonu.edu

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