WVU Provides Updates Ahead of Spring Semester, Which Begins Jan. 19
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on January 16, 2021
- Wear a mask/face covering on and off campus. They are required on campus at all times - indoors and outdoors - unless in a private office/vehicle/residence hall room or while eating.
- Practice safe physical distancing on and off campus of six feet. Data show the majority of COVID-19 spread in the fall took place off campus, so it’s important to practice physical distancing when away from campus, as well.
- Practice good hand and cough hygiene; wash hands for at least 20 seconds and use hand sanitizer as needed. Cover coughs, even while wearing a mask.
- Monitor symptoms daily. For personal safety and the safety of others, don’t ignore symptoms of COVID-19; those with any symptoms of COVID-19 should not report to campus for work or class. Students should call WVU Medicine Student Health at 304-285-7200. Employees should contact their primary care physician or WVU Medicine’s COVID-19 phone number at 304-598-6000 (Option 4).
- If requested, take a COVID-19 test as part of baseline and ongoing testing procedures.
- Report positive COVID-19 test results to the University. Students should notify WVU Shared Services at 304-293-6006 or CareServices@mail.wvu.edu, and employees should notify WVU Medical Management.
- In addition to Thursday, Feb. 11 and Wednesday, March 3, a third non-instructional day is now scheduled for Tuesday, March 2.
- There is now a "prep day" on Monday, May 3, which was originally the first day of final exam week.
- Final exams will now start a day later on Tuesday, May 4 and continue through the morning of Saturday, May 8.
- WVU tutoring centers continue to offer virtual drop-in tutoring and virtual tutoring appointments. The tutoring.wvu.edu website provides links to the various tutoring centers across the WVU System as well as a tool to help students identify the most appropriate center to contact for help.
- Student Success Coaches work individually with students to enhance their academic success in time management, note taking, reading and study skills. To request a success coach visit the studentsuccess.wvu.edu website.
- More than 50 on-demand workshops (Student Lingo) are available 24/7 and cover important topics such as exam preparation, taking tests online, and staying motivated in online learning. For more information visit https://studentsuccess.wvu.edu/services/seminars.
- MindFit is a program offering a range of services designed to help students overcome obstacles to academic success, including enhanced academic support and coaching, as well as innovative, brain-based interventions - such as cognitive training and neurofeedback - to improve attention span, memory, and cognitive functioning. For more information, including the cost of these services, visit mindfit.wvu.edu.
- The RT-PCR test detects the virus’s genetic material – the RNA – and is sensitive enough to need only a small amount. PCR tests can take from 24-72 hours to provide results and are regarded as the gold standard testing method.
- Rapid antigen tests detect specific proteins from the virus and are particularly useful for rapidly identifying a person who is at or near peak infection. Generally, antigen tests provide faster results but can be less accurate asymptomatic screenings.
- baking classes with New York Times best-selling author Dorie Greenspan
- cooking classes with Ashley Moore from America’s Test Kitchen and Chef Lish Steiling of the Taste Curators
- crafting classes with the Crafty Lumberjacks
- skincare and glam-up classes with Julie Morgan, makeup artist to the stars
- group fitness classes and more
- Primary recruitment for sororities will be held Jan. 29 through Feb. 7. Potential new member orientation will be Jan. 27.
- Interfraternity Council member organizations will begin recruitment Monday, Feb. 1.
- The Professional Greek Council Executive Council began hosting information sessions beginning Sunday, Jan. 3.