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Coronavirus

Shenandoah’s Response to COVID-19

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COVID-19, a novel coronavirus disease, was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization, and a national emergency was declared in March 2020. This page contains information about the virus and Shenandoah University's response. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is monitoring the pandemic, and the most up-to-date information about the virus and pandemic can be found at the CDC's coronavirus website: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov.

 

Upcoming Plans

• SU is requiring that individuals within certain groups — those who have high levels of contact with others at the university or pose a greater risk to our community — be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for Fall 2021

• Report your vaccination status for Fall 2021

• Fall 2021 course undergraduate and graduate model is largely in-person instruction with a small number of flex, hybrid/blended and online options

• Returning to normal athletic competition and season schedules in Fall 2021

• Move-in day for first-year students and Convocation for new students is set for Wednesday, Aug. 25; Convocation is a special event for students that marks the beginning of their college life at Shenandoah

Shenandoah Go App & Symptom Checker

All students, faculty and staff must download the Shenandoah Go app in order to:

• Fill out the symptom checker, not daily, but only if you experience symptoms that could be related to COVID-19
• Report a positive COVID-19 test
• Receive important updates and notifications
• Report an exposure to COVID-19

Pledge

Our Shenandoah community is known for its care and compassion. As we all commit ourselves to learning, living and supporting one another within this community this year, we recognize that we are all responsible for our collective health and safety.

I pledge to the best of my ability, through my actions, to keep Shenandoah safe for myself and others by doing my part to — Keep Myself Safe. Keep Others Safe. Keep Our Shenandoah Community Safe.

By working together and protecting one another, we will keep Shenandoah — all of our stars — as safe as we can. Together, we will rise.

Show Your Support During The COVID-19 Situation

Many have reached out to ask how they can support Shenandoah during these difficult times. Give now to help meet the special needs of Shenandoah students as well as the unexpected financial needs of faculty and staff in the face of this COVID-19 situation.

Members Of The Shenandoah Family Who Need Emergency Financial Assistance

If the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on you or your family's financial situation, Shenandoah would like to help. Please fill out the Emergency Financial Assistance Application.

Learn more about CARES Act Student Emergency Funds at Shenandoah University.

COVID-19 Blogs & Updates

Review our COVID-19 email communications in our Archive of SU Communications About COVID-19

View all of our COVID-19 Related Videos