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Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,

With less than a month before the beginning of the Fall semester, the Office of Academic Affairs cannot express how excited we are to start a new academic year with you. We also want to extend a wholehearted welcome to the Class of 2024!

In this historic era of change due to COVID 19,  Shaw University continues to steadily work toward providing a safe and healthy educational experience. To help keep our campus community safe, we have made a few revisions and updates to our normal campus environment, based on guidance from Gov. Cooper’s Executive Order and recommendations from the CDC:

 Course Instruction

All course instruction modes have been redesigned to function as either as a combination of face to face and online known as hybrid or online course. All courses will utilize Zoom^®. We are looking at face to face classes meeting only once a week with remote instruction on alternate days. Class meeting instructions will be provided prior to the start of class.

Seating has been adjusted in the classrooms to adhere to  social distancing recommendations of 6 ft between individuals. This will limit the number of students in class together at the same time. Students must be seated as directed by faculty members, Department Heads and/or the School Deans.

I.             Academic Calendar

Adjustments have been made to the Fall 2020 Academic Calendar to reflect a scheduled designed to enhance faculty and students’ abilities to enjoy a safe and engaging educational experience. This was achieved, in part, by minimizing student travel during the semester, therefore, classes will be held on Labor Day and Fall Break has been eliminated. Making these adjustments to the schedule will now allow the Fall 2020 semester to end before Thanksgiving providing a longer break between the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters.

II.            Self-Monitoring Health Checks  

Students exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, should be referred immediately to the University doctors/nurses, who will arrange a COVID-19 screening. Students who are immunosuppressed or who have other conditions that heighten their risk for contracting COVID-19 should contact the Student Health Center at 919-719-6324 or 919-546-8286.

You should not report to class if you have a fever or any COVID-19 symptoms. For more information visit: https://www.shawu.edu/COVID-HealthSafety/

III.          Face Mask Coverings 

Face masks shall be worn properly, covering the mouth and face, and are always required while you are on campus and in any university building (other than in your dorm room).  You should be reminded to not touch your face and to wash your hands frequently. 

The requirement to properly wear a face mask applies to anyone and everyone on a Shaw University campus, including remote sites. All individuals:

·   Must wear a face mask when entering a campus building, including a residence hall. ​

·   Must wear a face mask in hallways, classrooms and common areas.

·   Must wear a face mask whenever more than one (1) person is in an office space together.

·   Must wear a face mask in outdoor settings when safe social distancing at gatherings is not possible. ​

IV.          Classrooms

Face masks must be worn both in buildings and in classrooms. Face masks must cover both nose and mouth. No one will be permitted to remain in either the classroom or building without properly wearing a face mask covering. Incidents of non-compliance will be taken seriously and is considered a Disruptive Behavior. Please read your syllabus regarding the Disruptive Behavior policy and procedure. 

V.               Course Registration

Registration is still open to students. Returning students should contact their Academic Department Head or Dean to schedule a time to meet and preregister for the Fall 2020 semester. New students should have received an email with course registration information. If any new student has not received this information, please contact the Office of Student Retention or Registrar's.