To: Resident Students

From: Nev Kraguljevic, Director of Residential Life

The university continues to plan for an engaging fall semester and is committed to fully supporting all students. Many of you will have in-person classes and labs along with remote classes. Outside of your classwork, we invite you to explore the campus and socialize with others both virtually and in-person (while following all safety precautions).

My team and I, as well as the rest of the JWU community, are committed to you having a great year and making it as fun, enjoyable, and engaging as possible. While attending college in light of COVID-19 may be different and challenging at times, I believe that together we can still make it the best year ever. I ask that you treat everyone with respect, that you reach out to us when you need something, and that you commit to keeping everyone safe & well by following guidelines, rules, and policies. Please review all of the below instructions and notes.

Thank you in advance, and safe travels! We all look forward to seeing and welcoming you to your new home on campus.

At the time of your arrival to RI, if you are coming from a state with travel restrictions identified by the RI Department of Health, you are required to have a negative COVID-19 test result from within the last 72 hours and to also quarantine for 14 days (you are considered a long term resident versus just visiting). If you need testing, visit the RI Department of Health website and refer to the section regarding testing sites for out-of-state travelers.

Health Services will be collecting your test results; please email them to healthservices.pvd@jwu.edu. Upon moving into your residence hall, you will be asked whether you have your test results and whether you have submitted them to Health Services. If you have, there will be nothing further for you to do but get your keys, move in and get settled. If you haven’t, you will be asked at the time of move in to communicate your testing results and updates (even if you are awaiting on the results) to Health Services. Once you complete that, you will be issued your keys to move in.

If your test is positive or you do not feel well, please do not arrive to campus. Stay home, let us know and we will work with you to reschedule your move-in time. The same goes for your family members and friends who may be coming with you to help you move in.

 

If you have not already done so, now is a good time to incorporate safe practices as a part of your regular routine to prevent the spread of the virus and to protect yourself and those around you. Essential things to do:

 

Upon arriving from a hot-spot state, as indicated by the RI Government, you will be in quarantine for 14 days regardless of your test results. You will be asked to remain in your room as much as possible; however, you can go outside and socialize with other students outdoors - as long as you keep proper physical distance and wear a face covering (whenever such distance is not possible). You must wear your face mask whenever you leave your room. While in quarantine, you may not leave campus and you will not be permitted to enter any building on campus (other than your residence hall).

Please note that most front desks will not be in operation during the quarantine weeks. As needed, contact us at reslife.pvd@jwu.edu or 401-598-1141 during normal business hours. After hours and/or for emergencies, please call Campus Safety & Security at 401-598-1103.

Meal service will be available for all residents and it will range from pickup meals outside your hall or meal delivery to the front desk (Campus Dining will have more information for you upon your arrival).

Students who do not have a meal plan but wish to receive meals will be able to do so. Charges will be billed to your invoice.

Meal delivery from off-campus locations is permissible, but please know you will not be able to pick up your meals in-person. They must be delivered.

For students who have roommates that are arriving at approximately the same time, you will be in quarantine together. 

Students who have assignments with private bathrooms will need to bring shower curtains, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, and other personal hygiene items.

For students requiring quarantine, we will do our absolute best to house you in your fall assignment; however, this may not always be possible. If this is the case for you, we will assign you a temporary space for the 14-day quarantine. Whenever possible, we will permit you to drop off the bulk of your belongings into your fall space before you grab a bag with items you’ll need for a couple of weeks while in quarantine.

Many of you have already registered for a move-in time. We have you on our list and eagerly await you. If you haven’t registered, please log in to jwuLink (Services page) and open the Wildcat Housing System (click Fall Move In). From there, select an available date and time that fits your schedule the best. As a reminder, students must have a registered move-in time in order to be allowed to move in upon arrival.

Inside the housing system (and likely your email) you will see your building and room assignment. Visit our housing website for the address to your residence hall.

You will go directly to your hall to check in. Upon arrival, you will need to have your move in confirmation and check-in QR code (print it or use your phone). Once scanned, staff will check you in and issue your keys. If you are a new student and don’t have a JWU ID card yet and have submitted your photo, we will issue you your ID with the keys. At that time, new students will also receive their laundry cards.

Once the check-in is complete, you will have 1 hour to move in. Two guests over the age 18 will be permitted to assist you. When time has expired, guests must leave the building; however, they may remain on campus and you can socialize with them outside your hall.

Please ensure you and your guests wear face coverings at all times. Please abide by all posted signage.

We will have in-person and online events throughout fall semester, including some activities during the quarantine weeks, so make sure you join us. 

Part of life, especially when living on campus, is meeting other people and making friends. We absolutely want you to do that; however, given the current situation we have a set of new policies.

Please know that there will be no guests allowed in any residence hall at this time. While you can visit other students inside your building, no students who live in other halls will be permitted to come visit you. Additionally, we will not be allowing any off-campus students or guests to come into the halls.

Please practice physical distancing when having others in your space and limit the number of people in your room to no more than 1 additional person over the capacity of your room (basically, if you are in a single, you can have up to 2 people in the room at any given time; if you are in a double, you can have up to 3 people maximum in your room at any given time). 

Providence is a great city, and if you have been away, I know you will want to explore, reconnect with old friends and make new ones this year. Please do so safely. Keep gatherings within limits set by local officials. Moreover, remember that when folks socialize, they are less likely to maintain mask-wearing and physical distancing. It is important we all do our part to limit these types of activities that cause considerable risk.

 

We must commit to keeping our campus, community, and region as safe as possible. We are dedicated to doing our best to meet that charge, and this includes holding each other accountable. As a result, Campus Safety & Security and the Office of Community Standards & Conduct will continue to respond to incidents when informed about student violations of the Good Neighbor Policy, the Code of Conduct, and the COVID-19 Conduct Protocol. Please do your part and follow all guidance.

Thank you for your attention! All of us, including you, will help keep our campus community safe & well. Should you have any questions regarding campus services, please contact Residential Life at reslife.pvde@jwu.edu or 401-598-1141.