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Nov. 16, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Nov. 16, 2020—It’s hard to believe that just a few months ago, the university embarked on the challenge of bringing in-person research, scholarship and residential education back to life during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Although the pandemic continues, we have shown as a campus community that in-person discovery and learning not only are possible, but also can...
Nov. 9, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Nov. 9, 2020—We have had an exciting couple of weeks, with activities across campus bringing our community together in new ways, and we have much to look forward to in the days ahead to finish the semester strong with classes and activities. Many also are making personal plans for our annual Thanksgiving week academic break. This is...
Oct. 7, 2020 – Our Plan for the Spring Semester (Undergraduate Students and Families)
Oct. 7, 2020—UPDATE: All undergraduate students will automatically be defaulted to in-person learning for the spring semester. UPDATE: University housing for the fall semester will close on November 22. Various categories of students, such as student-athletes in competition, international students, homeless students and Peabody College students pursuing teaching licensure, may apply to remain in housing over the break by applying...
Sept. 18, 2020 – Stay Strong
Sep. 18, 2020—Dear Vanderbilt community, As hard as it is to believe, we are already one-third of the way through our fall semester schedule. Those on campus have been wearing face masks, physically distancing, limiting gathering sizes, checking for symptoms, getting tested, and quarantining and isolating when needed. We asked you to Anchor Down and Step Up....
Sept. 4, 2020 – Message to Parents
Sep. 4, 2020—Dear Vanderbilt families, We have now completed our second week of in-person, on-campus classes for the fall semester. Despite our new guidelines, many things appeared as they normally do this time of year. Students immersed themselves in learning and class schedules, while making new friends and re-connecting with those they haven’t seen in months. Not...
Aug. 31, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Aug. 31, 2020—Last week was a week of firsts. As Chancellor Diermeier said in his video message on Friday, not one of us has ever attended college, or worked together on campus, during a global pandemic. But as a community, as One Vanderbilt, we are rising to the challenge, every day, and will continue to do so...
Aug. 27, 2020 – Message to undergraduates and parents: Undergraduate mandatory weekly testing starts Monday, August 31
Aug. 27, 2020—Dear students and families, As we’ve discussed throughout our Return to Campus Plan communications, frequent testing is key to our efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 on our campus. With that goal in mind, we have expanded our periodic campus testing to include mandatory, weekly testing of all undergraduates starting Monday, Aug. 31. Currently,...
Aug. 10, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Aug. 10, 2020—UPDATE: Undergraduate students living off campus will pick up their arrival test kits on Aug. 20 and 21, not Aug. 22 as stated in the email. The university is on track to continue welcoming students back to campus over the next two weeks. In-person classes for several professional degree programs have already launched and undergraduate, graduate...
Apr. 3, 2020 – Remote work period extended through April 30
Apr. 3, 2020—Dear colleagues, As we near the end of our third full week of remote work for many staff members, we want to thank you again for your ongoing efforts, flexibility and ingenuity as we navigate these unprecedented circumstances. In response to current guidance from public health experts and in alignment with local, state and federal...
Mar. 22, 2020 – Vanderbilt reinforces remote work protocol as Metro Public Health issues Safer at Home Order
Mar. 22, 2020—Vanderbilt University is further reinforcing remote work protocols following the Safer at Home Order issued by the Nashville Metro Public Health Department on March 22. Vanderbilt instituted a remote work period for university staff on March 13, except for those whose work was deemed to be essential to on-campus operations; the remote work period currently goes through April...
Mar. 19, 2020 – Message for tenure-track faculty
Mar. 19, 2020—Dear tenure-track faculty member: We are reaching out to reassure you that you have Vanderbilt’s full support during these challenging times with the coronavirus outbreak as we carry out our mission as a leading research university. The successful move to online courses and alternative education—one of several steps the university has taken to protect the...
Mar. 17, 2020 – Pass/Fail option extended to all undergraduate classes
Mar. 17, 2020—Dear undergraduate students, In light of the extraordinary circumstances under which you will be completing your spring semester, the deans of the Blair School of Music, the College of Arts and Science, Peabody College of education and human development, and the School of Engineering have agreed to extend the deadline for students to change their...
Mar. 17, 2020 – Several student COVID-19 cases confirmed, Vanderbilt further urges university community to take precautions
Mar. 17, 2020—As positive tests for the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 have now been confirmed for several undergraduate students, Vanderbilt University advises the university community to further heed public health and safety recommendations. In order to protect the health and safety of our community during this unprecedented public health challenge, Vanderbilt has taken a number of...
Mar. 14, 2020 – Positive COVID-19 case on campus
Mar. 14, 2020—A non-residential undergraduate student who has been on campus during the past week has tested positive for coronavirus disease, COVID-19, and is currently self-isolating off campus. The university is working with public health officials to follow up with those who have been potentially exposed. If a member of the Vanderbilt community is on campus and...
Mar. 13, 2020 – Information on Zoom conferencing software for online and alternative education
Mar. 13, 2020—As Vanderbilt transitions to online and alternative education for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester, the university has made Zoom online conferencing software available for all students, faculty and staff. Zoom may be used by Vanderbilt faculty and students for participating in classes, video conferencing, web conferencing, virtual meetings and more. Students can access...