Syllabus Addendum for Elon Policies:
Honor Code: Elon’s honor pledge calls for a commitment to Elon’s shared values of Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, and Respect. To be clear about what constitutes violations of these values; students should review code of conduct policies described in the student handbook.
Students with questions about the specific interpretation of these values and violations as they relate to this course should contact this instructor immediately. Violations in academic-related areas will be documented in an incident report which will be maintained in the Office of Student Conduct and may result in a lowering of the course grade and/or failure of the course with an Honor Code F. Violations specifically covered by academic honor code policies include plagiarism, cheating, lying, stealing, and the facilitation of another’s dishonesty.
Office of Academic Accommodations and Accessibility: Elon University is committed to providing an inclusive experience, accessible learning environments and equal opportunity to students with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Students needing reasonable accommodations should contact the Office of Academic Accommodations and Accessibility at 336.278.6568 or accommodations@elon.edu. Reasonable accommodations can be requested at any time throughout the semester; however, they are not retroactive. For more information about Academic Accommodations and Accessibility please visit the AAA website.
Learning Assistance: The Koenigsberger Learning Center offers tutoring, success coaching, and other academic support services to help students develop and strengthen their academic skills. Students are encouraged to visit the Learning Assistance website to view supported courses and to explore additional resources for individual, group, or asynchronous support. For questions, please contact learningassistance@elon.edu .
Belk Library: The librarians in Belk Library help students find appropriate resources for course assignments. Students can schedule an appointment to meet with a librarian or chat with a librarian on the library website.
The Writing Center: Located on the first floor of Belk Library, Elon’s Writing Center in the Center for Writing Excellence is staffed by well-trained undergraduate consultants who work with students on any kind of writing at any stage of the writing process. The Writing Center is a welcoming place for all writers, regardless of experience or expertise. In addition to offering individual or group appointments, the Writing Center has multimedia production studios and a presentation practice room.
Religious Holidays Policies: In supporting religious diversity, Elon has a policy and procedures for students who wish to observe religious holidays that are in conflict with the academic calendar, allowing students an excused absence. Students who wish to observe a holiday during the semester must complete the online Religious Observance Notification Form (RONF) by Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Students are required to make prior arrangements with the instructor for completion of any work missed during the absence. This policy does not apply during the final examination period. Once the completed RONF is received, the Truitt Center will send an e-mail to the instructor and the student that a RONF has been submitted. Students may contact the Truitt Center with questions.
Enrollment: Students should confirm their enrollment in courses through their OnTrack account. Students who do not appear on the course roll or do not show the correct course/section listed on OnTrack should consult with their instructor immediately.
Dropping a Course: Students may drop a course during the designated drop/add period through OnTrack. A course dropped during the drop/add period will not appear on the student’s transcript.
Withdrawing from a Course: After the designated drop/add period, students may withdraw from a course without penalty before the course withdrawal deadline published in the Academic Calendar. Withdrawing from a course during this period will result in a mark of “W” that will appear on the student’s academic transcript. Students may withdraw online via OnTrack. Students should not assume that they will be officially withdrawn from a course based on failure to attend class or notifying a faculty member of their intent to withdraw. The student is responsible for following the official process of withdrawing from a class.
E-Warnings: E-Warnings are crucial for communicating with students and advisors when concerns arise about a student's academic performance. Advisors are copied on every e-warning submitted, which allows them to reinforce support. E-Warnings are part of a standard process and not a personal judgement.
Student Care & Outreach: Occasionally, students may become worried or concerned about a fellow classmate’s well-being. When this is the case, students are encouraged to share these concerns with their faculty and/or through Elon’s Share a Concern website. Please see the Student Care and Outreach website for links to additional student resources such as identity-based resources, food and housing insecurity, getting around after an injury, and medical and personal leave.
Additional information on university course policies and dates: Please consult the Academic Catalog, Student Handbook, and the Academic Calendar.