Updates & Announcements

Recent Changes

• Wednesday, December 16: Updated "Determined to Stay" to "Ready to Return." We are currently in the process of updating the site to reflect the policies for Spring 2021. The site will be fully updated in early January.
• Tuesday, September 29: Email from University Communications about Florida's transition to phase 3 and our continued safety measures on campus.
• Friday, September 18: Added FAQs about quarantine and isolation, and our procedures for each.
• Thursday, August 27: Updated Self-Health Check information to reflect new digital tool that will prompt students and employees to check their health daily before clearing them to come to campus.
• Friday, August 21: Updated policies regarding gatherings and parties, including intended sanctions against violators. Updated Undergraduate Students information with suggestions and reminders for safe and healthy alternative choices.
• Thursday, August 20: Updated "Ready to Return" to "Determined to Stay." Removed content about action students, faculty, and staff were asked to take prior to returning to campus. Updated home page with important reminders about expectations of students.
• Friday, August 14: Replaced video on home page with new one welcoming the community to campus. Added Active Cases.
• Thursday, August 13: Email from University Communications to faculty and staff with reminders for their return to campus.
• Tuesday, August 11: Added information about the check-in process for Move-In. Campus Safety and Security will screen guests and visitors entering the University by conducting a temperature check and asking health screening questions. Once visitors or guests have passed the screening, they will be provided with a parking pass and directed to the appropriate parking lot. All entrances to the University except for the main entrance will be closed or exit only to support the health screening process.
• Saturday, August 1: Updated health and wellness plan to be more specific about duration of time allowed in close proximity (no more than 15 minutes) while in protective equipment. Expanded directions regarding areas of campus where masks must be worn (all indoor spaces, except in the case of residential students' own rooms).
• Thursday, July 30: Added Frequently Asked Questions.
• Tuesday, July 21: Updated Quarantine & Isolation plan, added instructions for what to do if you feel sick.
• Tuesday, July 14
  • Email from University Communications disclosing 3 new confirmed cases on campus.
  • JU Student Health Center and Patient Portal website came online. Links to those sites added throughout the Ready to Return site.
• Tuesday, July 7: Jacksonville University is aware of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement announcement dated July 6, 2020, regarding online education and is working with attorneys and experts to develop a plan which will best allow International Students to continue their education while adhering to all immigration laws. Communication will be forthcoming as decisions are finalized.
• Tuesday, June 30: Email from University Communications revealing more information about returning to campus this fall and launching the Ready to Return site.
• Monday, June 29: The City of Jacksonville issued an order, taking effect at 5:00 p.m., mandating the use of face coverings in indoor areas and public areas where you cannot socially distance.