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COVID-19 Information and Support

The health and safety of our campus community is our number one concern.

Read our three-phase plan for returning faculty and staff to campus

For Students

For Students

Changes to class times and locations will encourage social distancing. Course schedules and formats

Safety in classrooms and instructional labs

Life outside the classroom

Protection of those at high risk

Vaccination requirements

More for students

Last updated July 13, 2020 at 10:42 am

For Instructors

For Instructors

Safety practices will include measures to create physical distance, enhanced cleaning, and use of disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, and face coverings. Safety in classrooms and instructional labs

Return to work plan

Research

Protection of those at high risk

Vaccination requirements

More for instructors

Last updated July 10, 2020 at 12:50 pm

For Staff

For Staff

The university will follow a data-driven three-phase plan to gradually return to working on campus. The plan’s goals are to protect the health of employees, help ensure the well-being of the community, and carefully and deliberately prepare for fall semester. The plan will be updated as it progresses. Return to work plan

Protection of those at high risk

Vaccination requirements

Hosting campus events and visitors

Required daily health self-screening

More for staff

Last updated July 09, 2020 at 12:46 pm

Updates

This fall, all textbooks and course materials purchased from the VolShop must be purchased online. Read VolShop Textbook Information.

Updated schedules reflect changes made to the format, location, and timing of fall classes to encourage social distancing. Read Adjusted Schedules Now Available to Students .

Changes to federal policy about international students and online courses have caused concern among many in the campus community. Read Support for International Students.

We need volunteers to help assemble 50,000 wellness kits for students and employees. Read Volunteers Needed to Help Assemble Wellness Kits.

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