Dear Hounds,
Congratulations, Hounds! Through your efforts, the University is realizing a sustained decline of positive COVID-19 cases on campus. While following the safety protocols has been challenging, the University is pleased to announce several changes to the safety protocols, effective immediately, as we continue the transition to regular campus operations.
- Taylor Dining Hall
- Several self-service stations will return, including Chef’s Table and the morning omelet stations.
- Faculty and staff may dine in Taylor Dining Hall.
- Taylor will be closed from 4 to 5 p.m. each day for cleaning and disinfecting.
- Charlie’s
- The University requests that you continue to order meals through the AU Mobile App, but you may now pick up your meals at the station rather than the register. Items such as snacks and drinks can be picked up within Charlie’s.
- Hagan Coffee Shop
- To provide students additional dining options, the Coffee Shop will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning October 30.
- Spring Student Housing Options
- Voluntary triple room assignments will be available for the spring semester in suite/ apartment-style housing.
- Daily Symptom Tracker
- Vaccinated individuals only need to complete the symptom tracker if they are experiencing symptoms
- Unvaccinated individuals must continue to complete the symptom tracker each day.
- Remote Learning Options
- Vaccinated students who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms will receive a remote learning accommodation under the following conditions:
- They fill out their symptom tracker.
- Until a negative test is performed or cleared by the Health Center.
- The accommodation expires five days after the symptom tracker is completed. The student will be required to return to in-person learning unless determined otherwise by the Health Center.
Please note that the following protocols remain in place:
- Mask Wearing
- Vaccinated and unvaccinated students must still wear masks indoors.
- Unvaccinated individuals must wear their masks indoors and outdoors.
- Testing
- Vaccinated individuals will continue testing twice a week, and unvaccinated individuals will continue testing three times per week.
Thank you once again for your help in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy campus. Please remember to wear your mask indoors, be mindful of social distancing, frequently use hand sanitizer stations, and refrain from visiting/traveling around campus if you are feeling unwell.
Sincerely,
Deb Cady Melzer
Vice President for Student Affairs
