Spring 2021 at Jacksonville UniversityDetermined to Stay
Jacksonville University is excited to welcome students back to live, learn and grow on our campus for the Spring 2021 semester. In order to do that safely, every member of our campus community must continue to do their part. Though vaccinations against the virus are underway in the U.S., we expect it may take months before the vaccine is widely available to the general public. This means we must remain diligent in protecting our health and that of others this spring term.
This webpage is designed to help you understand your role in maintaining a healthy campus. This information is fluid and subject to change as we learn new information about COVID-19 and adjust to updated guidance. We will update this site and add new announcements as decisions are made.
Know the Symptoms of COVID
What does spring look like for you?
Get an overview of what you can expect this spring.
How to Stay on Campus
What You Need to Do
- Wear a face covering in all indoor spaces, except your own residential room.
- Wash your hands frequently.
- Stay 6 feet away from anyone you do not share a living space with.
- Check your health daily and stay home if you feel even a little bit sick.
- Meet virtually as much as possible. No large gatherings, and no parties.
- Avoid crowded places or places where social distancing is not being observed. If you leave campus, wear a mask while you are out, and maintain 6 feet of space away from anyone you don't live with.
- Disinfect your personal space regularly.
- If you have been exposed to COVID-19, or if you have chosen to get tested somewhere off campus, let us know.
What We're Doing
- Spring semester starts Jan. 25 and ends May 7 for traditional undergraduate students.
- Graduate and professional studies students have updated academic calendars, as well.
- Face coverings are required in all indoor spaces and any time 6 feet of distance cannot be maintained.
- Facilities team is cleaning & disinfecting more frequently.
- Campus Safety and Security are conducting temperature checks and asking health screening questions before allowing visitors on campus.
- Many faculty and staff are on campus in staggered or adjusted schedules to minimize traffic on campus.
If You Feel Sick
- Stay home.
- Call your health provider.
- Students: Call the Student Health Center.
- Faculty and Staff: Call your healthcare provider.
- Report positive test results:
All students, faculty, and staff should perform daily self-checks and watch for COVID symptoms.
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Updates & Changes
The information on this site was last updated on Thursday, January 18.
How did we come up with this plan? The Planning Process
The health and safety of every member of our campus remains at the forefront of every decision the University makes. The information found here reflects months worth of collaborative discussions with senior leaders, consultation with outside experts, evaluation of best practices across higher education, and careful consideration of the overall JU experience. These important discussions are ongoing and fluid, as is the COVID-19 public health crisis and global response.
The policies on this website have been developed by a broad committee including senior leadership and faculty experts based on a close review of published guidelines and recommendations produced by the CDC, OSHA, WHO, ACHA, and the FDOH, in addition to outside consultation with our legal counsel, Public Health experts from Mayo Clinic’s Infectious Disease Unit, and the Duval County Department of Health.
The task force that developed this plan continues to meet weekly to review the latest developments so that we can adapt swiftly to the changes in our environment. This website will be updated regularly to reflect any adjustments to the plan.