Communication Timeline
To provide as much information as we can — as quickly as possible — we’ll release details by topic every Tuesday, followed by a Return to Campus Conversation on Thursday at 10 a.m.
- June 3: An Overview
Phased reopening, personal safety and accountability, campus safety, academics, student life and future communications - June 8: Academic Affairs
Academic calendar, class density, class scheduling, safety in the classroom, teaching modalities - June 16: Campus Safety
Cleaning, building protocols, dining, housing and transportation - June 23: Student Life / Move-in
Move-in, residence halls, apartments, student activities and resources - July 7: Public Health and Safety / Testing
Testing, symptom self-monitoring, contact tracing, hygiene, physical distancing, how to seek medical care and self-quarantine, education module, new policies and signage - July 14: Employee Expectations
Testing, personal protective equipment, work from home, meetings, visitors, travel, health risks - July 21: Student Support and Services
Tutoring, dining, transportation, mental health and health services, financial aid, recreation, student organizations, testing - July 28: Preparing for Fall
Testing, move-in, roommates, behavior expectations, welcome back kits, welcome week, classes, teaching modalities, personal safety, campus safety and other new information - August 4: Final Welcome Back Announcement
Fall Academic Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 19 | On Campus First Day of Classes |
| September 7 | Labor Day Recess: University Closed |
| November 3 | General Election Day: University Closed |
| November 24 | Last Day of Face-to-Face Instruction |
| November 25-29 | Fall Recess |
| November 30 | First Day of Remote Instruction |
| December 4 | Last Day of Classes |
| December 7-11 | Final Exam Week (Remote) |
| December 19 | Commencement |
Return to Campus Conversations
Let’s talk. We’re holding webinars to discuss plans and connect you with WVU leaders who can answer your questions.
July 16, 10 a.m.
This live session will address testing, personal protective equipment, physical distancing, meetings, vendors, visitors, health risks, travel, what to do if you're sick, work from home, ordering supplies, etc.
Presenter:
- Cris DeBord, Vice President for Talent and Culture
Do Your Part
We’re all in this together. Our safe return to campus relies on everyone taking responsibility.
Maintain Good Personal Hygiene
The safety of our community depends on our commitment to simple day-to-day hygiene measures, like physical distancing and frequent hand-washing.
More About Personal Hygiene
Sanitize Surfaces
Clean and disinfect frequently-touched surfaces, such as tables, door knobs, desks and light switches.
More About Surface Cleaning
Wear a Mask
When you’re on campus, you’re required to wear a mask in public spaces. Wear your mask to protect others, and they’ll wear their mask to protect you.
More About Masks
Self-Monitor for Symptoms
Know the symptoms of coronavirus — and stay home if you’re experiencing any of them.
More About Self-Monitoring
Wearing a mask or face covering will be a requirement on campus this fall. This unique initiative is an opportunity not only to share your "WHY" for wearing masks in order to help protect others, but also to encourage our community to do the same.
By signing up to be a Mountaineer Maskot, you're becoming a mask ambassador for the University. We'll be sending you a WVU-branded mask and asking you to share on your social media platforms the reason why you wear your mask. Through your social media platforms, we hope to get to know YOU, the people behind the masks and watch you inspire all within the WVU community to wear a mask while on campus this fall.
Where do I sign-up? Due to the response to this initiative exceeding our current supply of masks, we will be placing a hold on new submissions to become a Mountaineer Maskot. We appreciate your enthusiasm to support our efforts to encourage our Mountaineer community to wear masks and ask that you continue to monitor this space for when we re-open the Mountaineer Maskot sign-up.
Community and Media Contacts
Are you a faculty or staff member or a student? Please send questions to returntocampus@mail.wvu.edu.
Are you a member of the media? Visit the WVUToday Media Center for more resources.