Elon University Academic Calendar 2024-2025 and Important Dates

Elon academic calendar 2024-2025 contains key information including holidays, registration dates, drop/add dates, exams, commencement dates, other important dates, and deadlines.

Elon University is a private university in Elon, North Carolina. Founded in 1889 as Elon College, Elon is organized into six schools, most of which offer bachelor’s degrees and several of which offer master’s degrees or professional doctorate degrees

Elon University Academic Calendar 2024-2025 and Important Dates

Elon University operates a semester system. This includes Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. There is a 3-week winter term in January.

Elon academic calendar Fall 2024

Check out the important dates and deadlines on the Elon academic calendar for fall 2024.

1. International Student Orientation is from Thursday, August 18, 2024 to Friday, August 19, 2024.
2. Elon University move-in Day 2024 is on Friday, August 19, 2024.
3. Orientation is on Friday, August 19, 2024.
4. Orientation and Registration are on Saturday, August 20, 2024.
5. Returning students’ move-in day is Sunday, August 21, 2024.
6. Orientation; Drop-Add Begins for First Half Semester Courses and Full Semester Courses on Monday, August 22, 2024.
7. Elon fall 2024 classes start on Tuesday, August 23, 2024.
8. Drop-Add Ends for First Half Semester Courses on Wednesday, August 24, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
9. Wednesday, August 24, 2024 is the Last Day to Designate First Half Semester Courses Pass/Fail.
10. Drop-Add Ends for Full Semester Courses on Monday, August 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
11. Monday, August 29, 2024 is the Last Day to Designate Full Semester Courses Pass/Fail.
12. Health and Safety Inspections are from Monday, September 12 to Friday, September 16, 2024.
13. The deadline to submit the form to request an excused absence for observance of a religious holiday during the fall semester is Tuesday, September 13, 2024.
14. The Last Day to Withdraw from First Half Semester Courses (grade of “W”) is Thursday, September 15, 2024.
15. Mid-Semester Assessments are Due on Thursday, October 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM.
16. First Half Semester Courses End on Thursday, October 6, 2024.
17. Friday, October 7, 2024 is the First Day of the Second Half Semester Courses.
18. Drop-Add Begins for Second Half Semester Courses on Friday, October 7, 2024.
19. Drop-Add Ends for Second Half Semester Courses on Monday, October 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
20. Monday, October 10, 2024 is the Last Day to Designate Second Half Semester Courses Pass/Fail.
21. Elon fall break 2024 is from Wednesday, October 12, 2024 to Sunday, October 16, 2024. The Fall Break Begins Following Evening Classes on Wednesday, October 12.
22. Classes resume on Monday, October 17, 2024 at 8:00 AM.
23. Wednesday, October 26, 2024 is the Last Day to Withdraw from Full Semester Courses (grade of “W”).
24. The Last Day to Remove “I” and “NR” Grades is Wednesday, October 26, 2024, according to the Elon academic calendar 2024-2025.
25. Tuesday, November 1, 2024 is the Last Day to Withdraw from Second Half Semester Courses (grade of “W”).
26. Elon Thanksgiving break 2024 is from Friday, November 18, 2024 to Sunday, November 27, 2024. The Thanksgiving Holiday Begins After Evening Classes on Friday, November 18. Halls (Not Apartments) Close on Saturday, November 19, 2024 at 10 am and Reopen at 10 am on Sunday, November 27, 2024.
27. Classes resume on Monday, November 28, 2024 at 8:00 AM.
28. Registration for Summer 2025 Begins on Thursday, December 1, 2024.
29. Classes End on Friday, December 2, 2024.
30. Reading Day is Saturday, December 3, 2024.
31. Fall 2024 Examinations is from Monday, December 5 to Friday, December 9, 2024.
32. Elon Residence Halls Close for winter break at 10 am on Saturday, December 10, 2024.
33. Apartment Residents Not Returning to On-Campus Housing for Winter and Spring Check Out by 10 am on Sunday, December 11, 2024.
34. Fall 2024 Grades are Due on Tuesday, December 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM.

Elon academic calendar Winter Term 2025

Check out the important dates and deadlines on the Elon academic calendar for winter 2025.

1. Registration for Winter 2025 starts on Friday, November 4, 2024.
2. Halls Reopen on Sunday, January 1, 2025 at 10 am for Winter term 2025.
3. Monday, January 2, 2025 is New Year’s day holiday. No classes.
4. Elon winter 2025 Classes Begin on Tuesday, January 3, 2025.
5. Drop-Add Begins on Tuesday, January 3, 2025.
6. Drop-Add Ends on Wednesday, January 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM, according to the Elon academic calendar 2024-2025.
7. Wednesday, January 4, 2025 is the Last day to Designate Winter Courses Pass/Fail.
8. The Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” is Wednesday, January 11, 2025.
9. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday is Monday, January 16, 2025.
10. Winter 2025 Classes End on Monday, January 23, 2025.
11. Winter 2025 Examinations are from Tuesday, January 24, 2025.
12. Grades are Due on Thursday, January 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM.

Elon academic calendar spring 2025

Check out the important dates and deadlines on the Elon academic calendar for spring 2025.

1. Registration for Spring 2025 starts on Friday, November 4, 2024.
2. Elon Spring 2025 Classes start for First Half Semester Courses and Full Semester Courses on Monday, January 30, 2025.
3. Drop-Add Begins on Monday, January 30, 2025, according to the Elon academic calendar 2024-2025.
4. Drop-Add Ends for First Half Semester Courses on Tuesday, January 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
5. Tuesday, January 31, 2025. is the Last Day to Designate First Half Semester Courses Pass/Fail.
6. Drop-Add Ends for Full Semester Courses on Friday, February 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
7. Friday, February 3, 2025 is the Last Day to Designate Full Semester Courses Pass/Fail.
8. The Last Day to Withdraw from First Half Semester Courses (grade of “W”) is Tuesday, February 21, 2025.
9. The deadline to submit the form to request an excused absence for observance of a religious holiday during the spring semester is Tuesday, February 21, 2025.
10. Elon Spring break 2025 is from Friday, March 10, 2025 to Sunday, March 19, 2025. Elon University Spring Break Begins Following Afternoon Classes on Friday, March 10.
11. Classes resume on Monday, March 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM.
12. Mid-Semester Assessments are Due on Wednesday, March 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM.
13. Wednesday, March 22, 2025 is the Last Day of the First Half Semester Courses.
14. The First Day of the Second Half Semester Courses is Thursday, March 23, 2025, according to the Elon academic calendar 2024-2025.
15. Drop-Add Begins for Second Half Semester Courses on Thursday, March 23, 2025.
16. Drop-Add Ends for Second Half Semester Courses on Sunday, March 26, 2025.
17. Sunday, March 26, 2025 is the Last Day to Designate Second Half Semester Courses Pass/Fail.
18. Easter Holiday is on Monday, April 10, 2025.
19. Tuesday, April 11, 2025 is the Last Day to Withdraw from Full Semester Courses (grade of “W”).
20. The Last Day to Remove “I” and “NR” Grades is Tuesday, April 11, 2025.
21. Registration Begins for Fall 2025 on Thursday, April 13, 2025, according to the Elon academic calendar 2025-2024.
22. Monday, April 17, 2025 is the Last Day to Withdraw from Second Half Semester Courses (grade of “W”).
23. Elon University SURF Day is Tuesday, April 25, 2025 – No Classes. Surf Day at Elon University is a time each year when the University suspends other campus activities to celebrate the academically centered creative endeavors and research efforts of Elon’s students. SURF is an abbreviation for Spring Undergraduate Research Forum. All students are expected to attend SURF presentations on Tuesday, April 25, 2025. SURF presentations are factored into student instruction time.
24. Spring 2025 Classes End on Tuesday, May 9, 2025.
25. Reading Day (Evening Exams Begin) is Wednesday, May 10, 2025.
26. Elon spring 2025 final Examinations are from Thursday, May 11 to Tuesday, May 16, 2025.
27. Senior Grades are Due on Wednesday, May 17, 2025 by 1:00 PM.
28. Elon Commencement (Graduation 2025 date) is on Friday, May 19, 2025.
29. The Last Day of the Elon University’s 2024-2025 Academic Year is Friday, May 19, 2025.
30. All Remaining Grades are Due at 3:00 PM on Friday, May 19, 2025.

For more on Elon academic calendar, visit the Elon University Calendar page.