Elon Parents

08/25/2026

Welcome to Elon, parents and families of the Class of 2030! ❤️💛

Drop your best move-in picture in a comment below!

08/22/2026

We loved getting to meet so many new parents and families yesterday during move-in and we can't wait to see you throughout New Parent and Family Orientation today too!

Events start bright and early with a taste of Elon traditions just for parents and families! Join us at New Family College Coffee at Citrone Plaza (near the Snow Family Grand Atrium) from 7:30-8:20 am before you head over to New Student Convocation under the oaks. Use our interactive campus map to help navigate campus: https://www.elon.edu/assets/projects/map/

08/21/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! The Class of 2030 arrives for move-in on campus today to begin their Elon journey. More than 1,600 new students from 40 states and 19 countries will call Elon home. We are so excited to welcome you and your student! Read more about the incoming class: https://bit.ly/4qnldVr

08/20/2026

Elon University is proud to be recognized by the Princeton Review in the 2027 edition of "The Best 392 Colleges" and ranked among the top 25 schools in 15 categories! Among those rankings are #1 Best College Theater and #4 Best Classroom Experience.

Read more about what sets Elon apart: https://bit.ly/4c0NOKi

08/19/2026

MOVE-IN IS ALMOST HERE! 😍

Parents and families of the Class of 2030, we cannot wait to welcome you to campus this week! To help prepare, we encourage everyone to sign up for RAVE alerts in case of weather or other campus updates!

Text MOVEIN26 to 226-787 to receive important updates via text including parking, emergency notifications, etc. You will automatically be unsubscribed after first-year move-in!

08/18/2026

How well do you know the official colors of Elon University?? Fun fact: maroon and gold were adopted as the Elon colors around 1910!

Correct answers are in the comments! Let us know how you did!

08/17/2026

MOVE-IN WEEK IS HERE! To help prepare, make sure you check out the Parent & Family Orientation Schedule through our New Student Programs website! You can also take a look at the student schedule to see what their orientation will look like. Bonus idea: review the orientation schedule with your student!

Take a look at:

New Student Orientation Schedule Welcome to Elon! Whether you are a first-year student or a transfer student, New Student Orientation (NSO) ensures that your transition to Elon is smooth and...

08/14/2026

Move-in Day is just one week away! 📦

Take a look at these amazing tips from returning Elon parents! Have another move-in tip to share with ? Let us know in a comment below!

08/13/2026

What is it really like to support a student through college?

Join us on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 7pm for a candid conversation with two Elon parents as they share their experiences, lessons learned and practical advice for navigating the college years. From move-in to graduation, this panel offers encouragement and the opportunity to hear firsthand what's helping their students thrive.

Register at: https://connect2.elon.edu/e/guiding-your-student-through-the-college-journey1

08/12/2026

🍽️ Move-in will be here soon, so remind your new students to select their meal plan if they haven't already!

🏠 Students can log in to their Phoenix Living portal to make their selection: https://www.elon.edu/phoenixliving

🍴 Want to review Elon's meal plan options? Go to:
https://www.elon.edu/u/fa/phoenixcard/card-services/meal-plan/

Questions about meal plans? Contact Phoenix Card Services at 336-278-5436.