VSU Returns to Campus
Updated July 13, 2020
As Valdosta State returns to campus, faculty and staff are working hard to prepare for face-to-face classes, programs, and services for Fall 2020 following social distance guidelines.
The health and safety of our community is our highest priority. This website details guidance and recommendations for resuming campus operations in the Fall 2020 semester. The plan outlines VSU's response to three distinct scenarios:
- In Scenario 1, fall classes will begin on campus with social distancing expectations.
- In Scenario 2, fall classes begin fully online.
- In Scenario 3, classes and operations must go to an online format for a period of time during the semester.
For each scenario, campus leaders have addressed workplace and health safety, academic considerations, public service and outreach availability, student life offerings, enrollment management, athletics, communication strategies, and fiscal impact.
As of Wednesday, July 15, 2020, face coverings will be required in all campus facilities and buildings, as well as outdoors when social distancing can not be achieved, until further notice.
Currently, VSU is operating under Contingency Plan 1
Contingency Plan 2 and 3 will be activated if guidance from state or federal officials requires.
View the Entire Contingency 1 Plan (PDF)
Fall Break and Thanksgiving Break
Fall 2020 classes will begin as scheduled on Monday, August 17th, but regular instruction in face-to-face classes will conclude on Tuesday, November 24th.
For more information, visit www.valdosta.edu/health-advisory/fall-break.php
Contingency Plans for Fall 2020 Return to Campus
- Information for Current Students
- Information for New Students
- Information for Employees
- Current COVID-19 Updates
- Download Campus Signage
- Virtual Town Halls July 6-10
REPORT HEALTH CONCERNS
Key term: Close Contact - this is defined as being within six (6) feet of an individual for more than 15 minutes regardless of whether a face covering is worn.
EMPLOYEES DO NOT come on campus if you believe you have been in close contact with a person having COVID or yourself having symptoms or receiving a positive diagnosis. Instead, notify your supervisor of your absence, seek medical services from your primary care provider, and self-report your information by completing the online form or contacting HR directly at 229-333-5709.
STUDENTS DO NOT come on campus nor go directly to the Student Health Center if you believe you have been exposed to COVID. Instead, call the Health Services at 229-333-5886 to speak with a triage nurse over the phone. Additional guidance will be provided on how to access the health center facility. The health center remains open for walk-in patients with non-COVID medical needs.
Members of the campus community should report all instances of close contact with a person having COVID or themselves receiving a positive diagnosis of COVID. To assist with reporting, a COVID Self Reporting link has been added within MyVSU.
If you have been instructed to self-isolate or quarantine, you should do so at your permanent home for the period given unless it should be extended due to remaining symptoms.