
Shenandoah’s Response to COVID-19
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. |
Plans For the 2020-21 Academic Year
- Thanksgiving break will be a full week long, Nov. 23 through Friday, Nov. 27
- Spring Semester will Start Feb. 1, 2021
- ShenFlex allows instructors and students to participate in classes face-to-face and/or online as needed
- Maximum capacities for each classroom have been lowered
- Spaces have been reconfigured to ensure compliance with CDC guidelines on social distancing
- Athletic competition is suspended through January 1, 2021
Shenandoah Go
We’re keeping Shenandoah safe this year by logging our symptoms every day.
Use the Shenandoah Go app EVERY DAY to track your symptoms!
ShenFlex is Shenandoah's plan to allow learning in-person and online, simultaneously!
Through ShenFlex, learning will occur, whenever, wherever, and however it needs to, meeting the varying needs of students and instructors.
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.
We Will Rise
This performance for “We Will Rise” composed by Stefan Youngblood ’85 features 20 Shenandoah University students, alumni and faculty members.
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

To Wear or Not Wear Gloves During COVID-19 Vaccination?
With more people getting vaccinated against COVID-19, questions begin to arise over the vaccination process. One that gets asked frequently is why vaccinators don’t wear gloves. The Centers for ... Continue Reading To Wear or Not Wear…

Shenandoah’s COVID-19 Mass-Vaccination Site Receives Praise
Over the past week, thousands of individuals throughout the state have come to the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center at Shenandoah University to receive the first dose of their ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s COVID-19 Mass-Vaccination Site Receives…

Shenandoah, Health Officials Kick Off COVID-19 Mass Vaccination
On Tuesday, approximately 300 COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center at Shenandoah University during a pilot launch of a regional ... Continue Reading Shenandoah, Health Officials Kick Off…
Review our COVID-19 email communications in our Archive of SU Communications About COVID-19
#ShenandoahRises
Shenandoah Rises...
To the creative challenge,
To share talents, skills, compassion & empathy,
To establish new teaching methods
in the blink of an eye,
To support the community,
And each other,
Virtually,
From a distance.
Shenandoah Rises. . .
When courage is required,
With expertise that saves lives.
Shenandoah Rises . . .
When everything we thought we knew
or understood is tested,
But hope still shines brightly.