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VACCINATIONS – Important Dates

• Document exemptions uploaded by:ÌýDue Now!
• Employees vaccinated and uploaded by:ÌýJanuary 4, 2022
• Students vaccinated and uploaded by:ÌýJanuary 7, 2022

COVID-19 Testing

• All COVID-19 test results must be submitted 3-5 days before returning to campus for theÌýSpring 2022 semester. Testing is available beginning January 4, 2022, at the gymnasium from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

ARRIVAL TO CAMPUS:

• All students must report to Seby Jones Auditorium to check-in.
• Check in with the Gordon Health Center Staff regarding health documents.
• Receive your COVID-19 PCR Test (All Students).
• Verify your COVID-19 vaccination/ exemption or receive your mandatory COVID-19 vaccination shot.
• Receive your COVID-19 clearance card and COVID-19 Polices.
• Receive your residence hall housing permit.

HOUSING INFORMATIONÌý

ContactÌýJarron MortimerÌýjmortimer@st-aug.eduÌýand Tyril Stokes atÌýtnstokes@st-aug.eduÌýfor questions concerning housing information.

DINING SERVICES- ALL MEALS WILL BE GRAB-AND-GO

• Breakfast time – 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
• Lunch time – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Dinner time – 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday Brunch 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and Dinner 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

VIRTUAL CLASSES

Contact your faculty member(s)Ìýconcerning questions for your classes. You may also contactÌýDr. Josiah Sampson, Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost,Ìýjsampson@st-aug.edu. Classes will be held virtually from January 12th – 28th

• In-person classes will resume on Monday, January 31st

MINIMIZE SPREADING THE VIRUS

• No outside and between residence hall visitations will be allowed at this time.
• ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ students will not be allowed to leave campus during the MLK holiday weekend.ÌýIf you have extenuating circumstances, please see your RD or Mr. Mortimer.

Housing FAQs

Q: When is New Student Move In / Orientation Check In

· Answer: Friday, January 7th, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Q: When is Returning Student Move In

· Answer: Saturday, January 8th and Sunday, January 9th, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. All students must preselect a move in time through theÌý.

Q: Are students allowed to check in without undergoing the COVID-19 process?

· Answer: No, all students must be cleared through the Gordon Health Center and Official COVID-19 clearance process. No late arrivals will be granted.

Q: How can I view my room assignment?Ìý

· Answer: Students can view their room assignment through theÌý.

Q: What if I need a room assignment?

· Answer: All housing applications received between December 18th through January 3rd will be processed on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022.

Q: Can I purchase property insurance?Ìý

· Answer: Yes, please visit the Residential Life and EducationÌýhomepageÌýfor more information.

Q: What is the spring 2022 Move In requirements?Ìý

· Answer: Please review theÌýspring 2022 Move InÌýletter.

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The process will reopen on Monday, January 10, 2022 and all students must go directly to the Gordon Health Center to receive clearance before entering the residence halls and in-person classes.Ìý

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Saint Augustine’s University is mandating COVID -19 vaccines for the spring semester as a commitment to protecting the health and safety of our campus community. Therefore, the University will require all residential and commuter students, faculty, and staff on the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ campus in the spring to be fully immunized against COVID-19 before arriving on campus on January 4, 2022 for employees and January 7, 2022 for students, new and returning. Failure to be vaccinated will prohibit the individual from living, attending in-person classes, or working on campus.

This semester, the University has made tremendous strides to keep the Falcon Community safe by hosting numerous testing and vaccination events on campus for students, faculty, and staff. In addition, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ will continue to partner with various public and private agencies to reduce the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus.

All students, faculty, and staff who have not submitted a vaccination card must upload their COVID-19 vaccination card to the before your arrival to campus. For individuals who cannot receive a COVID-19 vaccine for medical or religious reasons, documented exemptions will be accommodated after review and approval. Each exemption is considered on a case-by-case bases. All submitted exemptions are subject to denial. and Exemptions for all campus members must be submitted by December 7, 2021.

Important Dates for Vaccinations:

• Document exemptions by: December 7, 2021
• Employees vaccinated by: January 4, 2022
• Students vaccinated by: January 7, 2022

Important Information of COVID-19 Testing

• All COVID-19 test results must be submitted a week before returning to campus for the Spring 2022 semester

In short, the Center For Disease Control reports vaccinations are successfully preventing COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths. For this reason, it is more critical than ever that our community works together to ensure a safe and healthy community.

Students should direct questions to the Joseph G. Gordon Health Center at tdejarnette@st-aug.edu or 919.516.4502. Faculty and staff should direct questions to Human Resources at OfficeofHumanResources@st-aug.edu, or 919.516.4351. In addition, all COVID-19 related information can be found on the COVID-19 Response Plan website.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation,

Dr. Cindy Love

Associate Vice President

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The Saint Augustine’s University community wishes to thank everyone for their adherence to the precautionary measures taken last week. In-person classes will resume tomorrow, October 6th as scheduled.

As a reminder, the health and safety of the University community is our number one priority. Since opening the campus for the Fall 2021 semester, we have engaged in promoting and following the CDC mandated COVID-19 guidelines as a part of our ongoing efforts to protect the welfare of our campus community.

Please be advised, as a part of our ongoing measures to maintain a safe environment we will continue to require the entire University community to adhere to the following:

• Wear masks at all times
• Maintain social distancing
• Wash hands frequently
• No visitors will be allowed on campus
• No visitation between residence halls
• Dining services will maintain regular operating hours

Moving forward, let’s be reminded that students, staff and faculty should continue to participate in regular testing and vaccination events as per the schedule:

Testing Dates

October 6,11,13,18,20,25,27 (8 a.m. – Noon, Emery Gym)

November 1,3,8,10,15,17,22,24 (8 a.m. – Noon, Emery Gym)

Vaccination DatesÌý(9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Emery Gym)

October 5-6

November 2-3

December 1-2

For further information, please contact 919.516.4232 or visitÌý.

Sincerely,

Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail

President

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Please be advised, as a part of our ongoing measures to maintain a safe environment we will require the entire University community to adhere to the following:

• Wear masks at all times
• Maintain social distancing
• Wash hands frequently
• No visitors will be allowed on campus
• No visitation between residence hallsÌý
• Dining services will maintain regular operating hours

Everyone is reminded that students, staff and faculty should continue to participate in regular testing and vaccination events as per the schedule:

Testing Dates

• September 29 (8 a.m. – Noon and 1-5 p.m., Emery Gym)
• October 4,6,11,13,18,20,25,27 (8 a.m. – Noon, Emery Gym)
• November 1,3,8,10,15,17,22,24 (8 a.m. – Noon, Emery Gym)

Vaccination DatesÌý(9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Emery Gym)

• October 5-6
• November 2-3
• December 1-2

For further information, please contact 919.516.4232 or visitÌý

Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail

President

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The success of our pandemic response this past academic year relied on a number of approaches for combating Covid-19— regular testing, social distancing and de-densification, enhanced cleaning, controlled facilities access, restrictions on visitors and events, hand sanitizing stations, temperature taking measures, and the expectations outlined in the Saint Augustine’s University Covid-19Ìý.

This spring a powerful new weapon has been made available to fight the pandemic: three safe and effective vaccines, which are proven to significantly reduce Covid-19 transmission and the risk of serious illness if/when the disease is contracted. While the Saint Augustine’s University pandemic plan played an important role in our success against the virus, we are committed to continuing to lead the way in protecting the health of the University with vaccine access for students and employees.

Looking ahead, we know that widespread vaccination is essential to facilitate a return to active and robust campus life. On July 16, 2021 the Saint Augustine’s Board of Trustees voted to mandate vaccinations for all employees and students. With this in mind, we are requiring all Saint Augustine’s University stakeholders (students, faculty, and staff) to present proof of Covid-19 vaccination to Gordon Student Health Center – for students, and Human Resources – for faculty and staff, before or by move in for the Fall 2021 semester on August 8, 2021. A vaccination portal can be foundÌýÌýfor uploading vaccination information. This requirement will cover all students and employees who intend to be on the Saint Augustine’s University campus for any period of time starting with August 8, 2021, of the Fall 2021 semester. Documented medical and religious exemptions will be accommodated. To document medical exemptions, clickÌý.ÌýTo document religious exemptions, clickÌý.

We are providing every current Saint Augustine’s University student and employee the opportunity to receive a Covid-19 vaccine on campus August 6-8, 2021. Those students and employees who have not yet received a vaccination are also urged to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.ÌýMore instructions to come regarding registration.ÌýYou will have to obtain a vaccination from another health care provider or a public health agency and provide confirmation to the University if you do not get vaccinated at a University event.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to take the next step toward ensuring the safety and welfare of our university community.

With Falcon Pride,

Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail
President Saint Augustine’s University

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COVID-19 has become very personal to our campus and many minoritized communities across the nation. As we continue to navigate this pandemic, we are resolutely committed to preventive and proactive measures to keep our students our top priority. In a world that changes rapidly, we are constantly innovating to keep our students and the entire campus community comfortable, safe and healthy in the adaptive strategies that we have had to deploy during this unprecedented time in the life of the university.

Saint Augustine’s University continues to look to the State of North Carolina, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other state and local health and government officials for guidance to determine the appropriate steps to keep students and staff safe. Professionals and departments across the University are working to identify innovative solutions to ensure the health and safety of our campus community, and faculty are working collaboratively to ensure that our academic instruction is delivered with quality in a hybridized format.

The University has formed a working group comprised of members of the University Cabinet and Extended Cabinet to focus on academic delivery, operational planning, policies, training, and structures to ensure successful operations for the educational and residential experience.

From November 30, 2020, until January 22,Ìý2021, the university will move to a remote business operation strategy. The campus will remain operational and all departments and campus office will remain open remotely, with the exception of the university’s published holidays.

• Faculty Staff Institute will be held on January 6th in a virtual format for all university employees.
• Classes will begin on January 11th in a virtual format for all students.
• Faculty, staff and students will return to normal in-person campus operations after the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

Please utilize the university’s website for the most up to date information. We have a dedicated website for all Coronavirus related informationÌýhere. Also, please reference the communication from the Division of Student Affairs and the Department of Human Resources for further instruction on returning to campus dates for students, faculty and staff.

Sincerely,

Dr. Maria A. Lumpkin

Interim President

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