Throughout Fall Semester, Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley is providing regular email update messages to keep students and parents informed about the efforts for a healthy semester.
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
Summary of updates in this message
- Status update on campus and in Alamance County
- Get your flu shot now
- No changes planned to in-person classes and exams at the end of the semester
Status Update
Case count numbers are continuing to trend in a positive direction on campus. The dashboard of campus information is updated on the Healthy Elon website each weekday morning.
- 14 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed among Elon students and employees over the past week, September 22-28. This compares to 21 new cases in the prior 7-day period, and 60 new cases two weeks ago.
- As of yesterday, September 28, there were an estimated 19 active cases among Elon students and employees, compared to 31 active cases last Tuesday, September 21, and 74 active cases the Tuesday prior.
- All North Carolina counties remain in the high community transmission category. The CDC and state health officials strongly recommend wearing masks in public indoor settings, including stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
Get Your Flu Shot Now
Make your plans now to complete the student flu vaccine requirement before the October 29 deadline. To fulfill this requirement, students can participate in an on-campus flu clinic, upload proof of vaccination from an off-campus provider to the Phoenix Health portal, or request a medical/religious waiver.
Employees who wish to schedule a flu vaccine appointment on campus should visit the Faculty/Staff Wellness Clinic website for information and appointments.
No Changes Planned to In-Person Classes and Exams at the End of the Semester
Some individuals have asked questions about the university plans after Thanksgiving Break. All undergraduate and graduate classes and exams from Monday, November 29 through the end of the semester will be in-person. No modifications to academic calendars or to in-person classes and exams are planned. Students should plan end-of-the-semester travel in accordance with the published undergraduate academic calendar and the undergraduate exam schedule. Graduate and law school academic calendars and exam schedules are available on their respective program websites.
The Healthy Elon website provides important health and wellness information for students and employees, including what to do if you feel ill, test positive or have close contact with a positive case. The site also offers responses to frequently asked questions about academics, vaccination, and employee information.
The next email update will be sent by Wednesday, October 6, at 10:45 a.m., unless an additional message is warranted before then. Additional information is always available on the Healthy Elon website.
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Dr. Jon Dooley
Vice President for Student Life