Campus Life

All students are asked to self-isolate two weeks prior to coming to campus for fall 2020. Avoid parties, large gatherings, BBQs, and other social events that may contribute to becoming infected with COVID-19.
Students will be required to complete the questionnaire in the Self-Reporting Portal prior to their arrival on campus for the fall 2020 semester.
Daily self-administered health checks will be required of all students.
All students will be given A Brave Start kit, which will include a thermometer, face masks, hand sanitizer, and other items deemed essential by University, state, and federal guidance, at the beginning of the fall semester.
Student conduct guidelines, in particular regarding social distancing enforcement, PPE requirements, etc. will be established by Student Affairs. Up to date Student Conduct Guidelines are located in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.
Intramural/Club Sport protocols will follow all established state and federal guidelines in order to maintain the safety and health of all involved.
Students will be strongly encouraged to have a flu vaccination.
All sessions of New Student Orientation will be held virtual at designated date and times. The most up-to-date information is located on University College webpage.
The university will implement a curfew for the fall 2020 semester.

Student Self-Reporting Portal

Campus Housing

Guidelines and training will be developed for Residence Advisors (RAs), Residence Directors (RDs), Residential Community Coordinators (RCCs) to reinforce social distancing/capacity limits, and that an overall safe and healthy environment is maintained within the residence halls.
RA’s will go through mandatory training on all signs/symptoms of COVID-19 and develop wellness check plans for students while following all state and federal health guidelines.
When advised by the University regarding if and/or when common areas can resume, individuals must wear cloth face masks in common areas to the greatest extent practicable or unless exempted with documentation by a medical professional, and follow additional A Brave Start guidelines.
When common areas are revived, the Housing Office will work with Facilities Management to reconfigure seating in them to meet occupancy requirements.
Room occupying guidelines for student health and safety will be established.
Student move-in and move-out schedules will be staggered, with an appointment process implemented.
Additional cleaning schedules will be executed for all public areas and restrooms in the residence halls.
Specific training will be provided to all students living in the residence halls regarding proper cleaning of bathrooms and acceptable social distancing protocol while in the residence hall.
Update guidelines are located on the Residence Life webpage.

Sodexo, the University’s dining contractor, has developed guidelines to support all campus initiatives regarding the restart. Sodexo - Together We Rise: Dining on Campus in the Now and New Normal. A Guide to Campus Dining Safety in the Wake of COVID-19
All Brave Dining employees will wear PPE and follow social distancing protocols in the kitchen, serving and dining areas at all times.
Open seating restrictions, proper social distancing and other health guidelines will be required in University dining spaces, with no more than 50% normal occupancy seating, or allowable occupancy based on University, local, state and federal guidance.
All high-contact surfaces (counter-tops, doors, trash bins, etc.) will be cleaned and disinfected frequently.
Hand sanitizing stations will be provided at the entrance to all dining facilities, with signage requiring use before entering and after exiting the facilities.

Follett, the University’s contracted vendor, has developed guidelines to support all campus initiatives regarding the restart. Follett Campus Ready Plan Fall 2020 – Business Unusual: Fall 2020 & Covid-19 Campus Store Readiness Plan.
All employees will wear PPE and follow social distancing protocols when delivering in-person services.
Follett will develop a multi variant approach for students to procure books and supplies.
A comprehensive communication plan will be developed and deployed to ensure that students and faculty are kept up-to-date for book orders, rentals, purchases, etc.
Follett will work with The Office of the Provost to explore more technology based approaches to support instruction and the academic experience.