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Campus Advisory

Oct. 22, 2021 – 9 a.m.

Dear NGU Community, 

We are pleased to report that we continue to see very few positive cases on our campuses. Thank you for all you are doing to keep our community healthy!  

As a reminder, Prisma Health’s COVID-19 Mobile Vaccination Clinic will be back on our Tigerville Campus Wednesday, Oct. 27. Appointments are not required. Everyone will be able to drive-thru between 9 a.m. and noon. The Pfizer vaccine will be available free of charge to those 12 and older needing a first or second dose and those who meet certain qualifications for a booster or third dose. The Mobile Clinic will again be set up in the parking lot located behind the library. Please stay in your cars through the whole process with your face-covering on. If you do not have a face-covering, one will be provided. Please bring a photo ID and/or Driver’s License or Passport. Contact Helen Neely in the NGU Clinic at helen.neely@ngu.edu with any questions. 

The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since August 1, 2021. 

Reported Positives  

We ask for your continued diligence in monitoring yourself through self-screening. To report exposure, symptoms, or a positive test, we continue to ask that you complete a COVID-19 Reporting Form.  

Have a great weekend!

COVID-19 Response Team 

• Oct. 14, 2021 – 4 p.m.

  Dear NGU Community, 

  Fall Break is here! We hope you will take this time to recharge your batteries. As we move into the break, we would like to remind you to make safe, responsible plans during this time away from campus. We are pleased to report that we continue to see very few positive cases on our campuses. Please, keep up the excellent work!  

  Prisma Health is sponsoring a second COVID-19 Mobile Vaccination Clinic on our Tigerville Campus Wednesday, Oct. 27. Appointments are not required. Everyone will be able to drive-thru between 9 a.m. and noon. The Pfizer vaccine will be available free of charge to those 12 and older needing a first or second dose and those who meet certain qualifications for a booster or third dose. The Mobile Clinic will again be set up in the parking lot located behind the library. Please stay in your cars through the whole process with your face-covering on. If you do not have a face-covering, one will be provided. Please bring a photo ID and/or Driver’s License or Passport. Contact Helen Neely in the NGU Clinic at helen.neely@ngu.edu with any questions. 

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since August 1, 2021. 

  Reported Positives  

  

  During the break, our contact tracing team will remain engaged, so we ask for your continued diligence in monitoring yourself through self-screening. To report exposure, symptoms, or a positive test, we continue to ask that you complete a COVID-19 Reporting Form.  

  Enjoy a healthy and safe Fall Break! 

  COVID-19 Response Team 

• Oct. 8, 2021 – 9 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community, 

  We hope you had a great week of classes. We are pleased to report that we continue to see very few positive cases on our campuses. There are currently no Tigerville residential students impacted this week. Please, keep up the excellent work!  

  Today, we are hosting over 100 students and family members for Distinguished Preview Day. The day begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 2:15 p.m. and will allow families an opportunity to tour the campus, attend informational sessions, and enjoy lunch. We encourage you to welcome them as they move around the campus.   

  Also, the College of Education will host a Teacher Appreciation Day tomorrow at our football game against West Florida at 7 p.m. All current and retired educators and Teacher Cadets are invited to receive two complimentary tickets to the game. If you know any educators that would like to attend, please let them know. They can check-in at the NGU College of Education booth near the ticket window when they arrive to receive their tickets.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since August 1, 2021. 

  Reported Positives  

  

  We ask for your continued diligence in monitoring yourself through self-screening. To report exposure, symptoms, or a positive test, we continue to ask that you complete a COVID-19 Reporting Form.  

  Enjoy your weekend! 

  COVID-19 Response Team 

• Sept. 30 – 3 p.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  We hope you have had a great Homecoming Week! Thank you for what you all are doing to keep our campus healthy. As you see in the chart below, our case numbers continue to drop. We ask for your continued diligence in monitoring yourself through self-screening. Please keep up the excellent work!

  We look forward to having many of our alumni back on campus this weekend for Homecoming. We encourage you to welcome them as they move around the campus.   

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since August 1, 2021.

  Reported Positives

  

  To report exposure, symptoms, or a positive test, we continue to ask that you complete a COVID-19 Reporting Form.

  Thank you for all you continue to do for NGU and each other. Enjoy the homecoming weekend!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Sept. 23, 2021 – 4 p.m.

  Dear NGU Community, 

  Thank you for your cooperation in accommodating our face-covering protocol in classrooms. As you see in the chart below, our case numbers have continued to drop. Consequently, the face-covering protocol will be modified accordingly:  

  Effective immediately and until further notice, the use of face-coverings is no longer required in all indoor settings; however, we do strongly encourage the use of face-coverings, especially when social distancing is not possible. Beginning on Monday, September 27, chapel services will resume fully in-person and with open seating. Section 100 (and 500 if necessary) will be reserved for those desiring to wear face-coverings. 

  The COVID-19 Response Team will continue to monitor active cases. Should it become necessary to do so, the face-covering and large group protocols remain subject to modification.  We ask you to continue to practice appropriate hand washing hygiene, with soap and water, or alcohol-based hand sanitizer, and monitor yourself through self-screening to increase the chances of detecting the virus, and reducing the spread.  

  Prisma Health is sponsoring a COVID-19 Mobile Vaccination Clinic to administer the Pfizer vaccine on our campus next Wednesday, Sept. 29. The vaccine is available free of charge to anyone 12 and older associated with our campus and the local community who has not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine. All participants must register and pick a time slot. Review the available slots and register with an email address and contact phone number to be reached if any schedule changes occur. No personal information entered will be shared outside of Prisma Health. For more information contact Helen Neely in the NGU Clinic, at helen.neely@ngu.edu.  

  Next week is Homecoming Week! The Offices of Alumni Engagement and Campus Ministries and Student Engagement have a week packed with Homecoming events. They encourage all students, faculty, staff, family, fans, and alumni to display their team spirit and wear our team colors all week long. Please promote your love for NGU by posting updates to NGU social media channels, tagging fellow students, colleagues, and alumni.  

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since August 1, 2021.  

  Reported Positives 

  

  We ask for your continued diligence in monitoring yourself through self-screening. To report exposure, symptoms, or a positive test, we continue to ask that you complete a COVID-19 Reporting Form.  

  Have a safe weekend! 

  COVID-19 Response Team 

   

• Sept. 17, 2021 – 9:10 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  Thank you for all you are doing to accommodate our face-covering protocol. As you see in the chart below, our active case numbers continue to drop. Because of these encouraging numbers, the protocol is being revised as noted below.

  Modified Face-Covering Protocol

  Effective immediately and until further notice, face-coverings are only required in all classrooms where, at the instructor’s discretion, social distancing (minimum spacing of 6 feet between persons) is not feasible and in all large indoor group gatherings of 50 or more. Exceptions to this protocol require prior approval. The use of face-coverings and social distancing is strongly encouraged in all other indoor settings.

  The COVID-19 Response Team will continue to monitor the situation. The University reserves the right to make any necessary changes if needed. Please keep up the excellent work!

  As announced yesterday, Prisma Health will sponsor a Pop-Up Drive-Thru Clinic to administer the Pfizer vaccine on the Tigerville campus on Wednesday, September 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. The vaccine is available free of charge to anyone 12 and older associated with our campuses and the local community. More information is available online. 

  Next week is 1892 Week. Be on the lookout for event details during the week to help us celebrate our institution’s founding.  

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since August 1, 2021.

  Reported Positives

  

  We ask for your continued diligence in monitoring yourself through self-screening. To report exposure, symptoms, or a positive test, we continue to ask that you complete a COVID-19 Reporting Form.

  Have a great weekend!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Sept. 10, 2021 – 11:42 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  We hope you had a fantastic Labor Day Weekend. We want to thank you again for all you continue to do to accommodate our face-covering protocol. As you see in the chart below, this temporary measure is working. Please, keep up the excellent work! 

  Tomorrow, we will host over 90 students and family members for Distinguished Preview Day. The day begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 2:15 p.m. and will allow families an opportunity to tour the campus, attend academic, financial aid, and other informational sessions, enjoy lunch, and learn how to become a Crusader. We encourage you to welcome them as they move around the campus. 

  Also, in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks on our country, the Young Americans for Freedom chapter placed American flags on the Student Center field to honor the Americans who lost their lives that day. A brief ceremony starting at 9:11 a.m. on Saturday will honor the fallen. All those on campus this weekend are invited to attend.    

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since August 1, 2021.

  Reported Positives

  

  We ask for your continued diligence in monitoring yourself through self-screening. To report exposure, symptoms, or a positive test, we continue to ask that you complete a COVID-19 Reporting Form.

  Enjoy your weekend!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Sept. 3, 2021 – 9 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  The Labor Day weekend is here and no doubt everyone is looking forward to taking a little break. As we do, the COVID-19 Response Team encourages us all to make safe, responsible plans to protect against the spread.

  Many thanks for adhering to our recently modified face-covering protocol requiring face-coverings in all indoor public places, except while eating or drinking or when alone in offices or dorm rooms. We need your help in making sure this is only a brief modification for our campus.

  The temporary measures associated with NGU Chapel will remain in effect next week.   There will not be an in-person chapel service Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. Instead, the chapel message will be recorded and posted on the NGU Chapel Boxcast and YouTube pages. Quizzes will be available on Blackboard.

  For those remaining on campus this weekend, we have several athletic events for your enjoyment. Our first home football game against the Saints from Limestone University will be tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Younts Stadium. Also, our men’s soccer team will take on Georgia Southwestern State in Pepsi Stadium at 11 a.m. Saturday morning.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since August 1, 2021.

  Reported Positives

  

  We ask for your continued diligence in monitoring yourself through self-screening. To report exposure, symptoms, or a positive test, we continue to ask that you complete a COVID-19 Reporting Form. A contact tracer will be in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

  We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.

  COVID-19 Response Team

• August 31, 2021 – 7:10 p.m.

  Dear NGU Community, 

  As noted below, the NGU community is experiencing a significant increase in reported COVID-19 cases. Consequently, effective immediately, face-coverings are required in all indoor public places, except while eating or drinking, or when alone in offices or dorm rooms.

  This applies to all students, faculty, staff, and guests at both campuses. 

  This revised protocol will remain in effect until further notice.

  

  Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep NGU’s community a safer place for all individuals. 

  COVID-19 Response Team

• August 27, 2021 – 9 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community, 

  We hope you are having a great start to the fall semester. Many thanks to our campus community for adhering to our COVID-19 protocols. The COVID-19 Response Team continues to monitor the effect COVID-19 has on our campus and will communicate any changes in our protocols. We ask for your continued diligence in monitoring yourself through self-screening as early detection helps reduce the spread. For a list of symptoms, visit the Self-Screening webpage. 

  As a reminder, the university is not requiring face-coverings; however, we strongly encourage you to wear them while indoors, especially where social distancing is not possible. If we see a marked increase in cases, we may shift to required use of masks. Should that be the case, it would apply to all members of the community. If you prefer to wear face-coverings while in Turner Chapel, please note that sections 100 and 500 (if necessary) are set aside as face-covering only seating. 

  This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine, known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. The latest information regarding COVID-19 vaccines is available on the CDC website and the SCDHEC website. While North Greenville University community members are strongly encouraged to consult with their physician or other healthcare advisor regarding the COVID-19 vaccines, NGU does not require proof of vaccination for faculty, staff, students, or guests. Formore information about our vaccination protocol, please visit our Vaccine Information web page.  

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since August 1, 2021.  

  Reported Positives

  

  To report exposure, symptoms, or a positive test, we continue to ask that you complete a COVID-19 Reporting Form. A contact tracer will be in touch with you to discuss the next steps. 

  All safety protocols and policy updates will be communicated campus-wide through the NGUstrong website, NGUofficial email, social media, text message, and posted signage around campus. And, as always, NGU+YOU!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• August 20, 2021 – 9 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  Welcome to the Fall 2021 semester. We are very excited for the semester to begin. It was thrilling to see the cars pulling onto campus on Saturday as we welcomed our new and transfer students for New Student Orientation. And we were just as eager to see our returning students back with us this week.

  We want to assure the Tigerville and Greer campus communities that University leadership and the COVID-19 Response Team will continue to monitor the effect COVID-19 has on our community and continue to communicate any changes in our protocols. 

  We ask you to continue to play a proactive role in helping keep NGU’s community a safer place for all individuals. Monitoring yourself through self-screening will increase the chances of detecting the possible presence of COVID-19, including the Delta variant, and early detection helps reduce the spread. For a list of symptoms, visit the Self-Screening webpage.

  Currently, the university is not requiring face-coverings; however, we strongly encourage you to wear them while indoors, especially where social distancing is not possible. If we see a marked increase in cases, we may shift to required use of masks. Should that be the case, it would apply to all members of the community.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since August 1, 2021.

  Reported Positives

  

  To report exposure, symptoms, or a positive test, we continue to ask that you complete a COVID-19 Reporting Form. A contact tracer will be in touch with you to discuss the next steps. 

  All safety protocols and policy updates will be communicated campus-wide through the NGUstrong website, NGUofficial email, social media, text message, and posted signage around campus. And, as always, NGU+YOU!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• August 13, 2021 – 12:52 p.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  It’s back to school time! It is our sincere hope that each of you and your loved ones have remained healthy and safe over the summer break! We have missed you and look forward to having everyone back on campus to begin a new school year. And we look forward to welcoming new members to our community – faculty, staff and students!

  North Greenville University remains vigilant against the potential impact of COVID-19.  As was the case last year, safety protocols and policy updates will be communicated campus-wide during the school year through the NGUstrong website, NGUofficial email, social media, text message, and posted signage around campus.

  The COVID-19 Response Team, together with NGU’s Senior Leadership Council and with guidance from local, state, and federal agencies, have approved a number of protocols for Fall 2021, including those that are listed below. Should data, regulations, or guidance warrant changes or modifications to protocols, the University will give as much notice to the community as possible.

  Vaccinations

  While the North Greenville University community members are strongly encouraged to consult with their physician or other healthcare advisor regarding the COVID-19 vaccines, NGU does not require proof of vaccination for faculty, staff, students, or guests. If third-party organizations require vaccination for participation in activities (e.g., accrediting body, athletic conference, student teaching location, clinical site, local health department, etc.), the participant must follow the appropriate directives. The University will give its best effort to cooperate with the agency within the bounds of applicable laws and relevant institutional policies. The latest information regarding COVID-19 vaccines is available on the CDC website and the SCDHEC website. For more information about our vaccination protocol, please visit our Vaccine Information web page.

  Face-coverings

  Members of the University community, including guests who visit campus, are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings. However, as a rule, the use of masks, face cloths, or face coverings is not required. Any exceptions to this protocol will be communicated to the community in writing. We ask students to bring face-coverings with them in case of exposure and/or developing symptoms. More information is available on the Face Coverings web page.

  Self-Assessment

  We ask you to continue to play a proactive role in helping keep NGU’s community a safer place for all individuals. Monitoring yourself through self-screening will increase the chances of detecting the possible presence of COVID-19, including the Delta variant, and early detection helps reduce the spread. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. For a list of symptoms, visit the Self-Screening webpage.

  International Travel

  Students and employees returning from any international travel (school-sponsored or personal) should self-monitor for 14 days upon return to the USA. During this period of self-monitoring, travelers should social distance and wear a face covering when in shared spaces. Travelers traveling to and from CDC Level 4 countries are required to quarantine for 72  hours.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since August 1, 2021.

  Reported Positives

  

  To report exposure, symptoms, or a positive test, we continue to ask that you complete a COVID-19 Reporting Form. A contact tracer will be in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

  Please continue to check your email and the NGUstrong webpage for updates on our community health and safety. And, as always, NGU+YOU!

  We look forward to seeing you soon!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• August 6, 2021 – 10 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  It’s back to school time! It is our sincere hope that each of you and your loved ones have remained healthy and safe over the summer break! We have missed you and look forward to having everyone back on campus to begin a new school year. And we look forward to welcoming new members to our community – faculty, staff and students!

  North Greenville University remains vigilant against the potential impact of COVID-19.  As was the case last year, safety protocols and policy updates will be communicated campus-wide during the school year through the NGUstrong website, NGUofficial email, social media, text message, and posted signage around campus.

  The COVID-19 Response Team, together with NGU’s Senior Leadership Council and with guidance from local, state, and federal agencies, have approved a number of protocols for Fall 2021, including those that are listed below. Should data, regulations, or guidance warrant changes or modifications to protocols, the University will give as much notice to the community as possible.

  Vaccinations

  While the North Greenville University community members are strongly encouraged to consult with their physician or other healthcare advisor regarding the COVID-19 vaccines, NGU does not require proof of vaccination for faculty, staff, students, or guests. If third-party organizations require vaccination for participation in activities (e.g., accrediting body, athletic conference, student teaching location, clinical site, local health department, etc.), the participant must follow the appropriate directives. The University will give its best effort to cooperate with the agency within the bounds of applicable laws and relevant institutional policies. The latest information regarding COVID-19 vaccines is available on the CDC website and the SCDHEC website. For more information about our vaccination protocol, please visit our Vaccine Information web page.

  Face-coverings

  Members of the University community, including guests who visit campus, are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings. However, as a rule, the use of masks, face cloths, or face coverings is not required. Any exceptions to this protocol will be communicated to the community in writing. We ask students to bring face-coverings with them in case of exposure and/or developing symptoms. More information is available on the Face Coverings web page.

  Self-Assessment

  We ask you to continue to play a proactive role in helping keep NGU’s community a safer place for all individuals. Monitoring yourself through self-screening will increase the chances of detecting the possible presence of COVID-19, including the Delta variant, and early detection helps reduce the spread. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. For a list of symptoms, visit the Self-Screening webpage.

  International Travel

  Students and employees returning from any international travel (school-sponsored or personal) should self-monitor for 14 days upon return to the USA. During this period of self-monitoring, travelers should social distance and wear a face covering when in shared spaces. Travelers traveling to and from CDC Level 4 countries are required to quarantine for 72  hours.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since August 1, 2021.

  Reported Positives

  

  To report exposure, symptoms, or a positive test, we continue to ask that you complete a COVID-19 Reporting Form. A contact tracer will be in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

  Please continue to check your email and the NGUstrong webpage for updates on our community health and safety. And, as always, NGU+YOU!

  We look forward to seeing you soon!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• June 30, 2021 – 2:30 p.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  We continue to see encouraging COVID numbers with no reported cases in over a month. Thank you for your diligent work in accommodating our protocols as we closed out the semester.

  The COVID-19 Response Team, together with NGU’s Senior Leadership Team, approved adjusting NGU’s mask protocol based on situational factors of no reported cases, the availability of vaccines, and guidance from local, state, and federal agencies.

  Effective immediately, members of the university community, including guests, are encouraged to wear face coverings while on campus if they so choose. However, the use of masks, face cloths, or face coverings is no longer required. Exceptions to this protocol will be considered by application and communicated in writing.

  Please continue to report exposure, symptoms, or a positive test by completing a COVID-19 Reporting Form.

  We will communicate updates through NGUofficial and NGUstrong. Please continue to check your email and the NGUstrong webpage to keep our community healthy and safe. And, as always, NGU+YOU!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• May 13, 2021 – 9:03 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  We continue to see encouraging COVID numbers with no reported cases in over a month. Thank you for your diligent work in accommodating our protocols as we closed out the semester.

  The COVID-19 Response Team, together with NGU’s Senior Leadership Team, approved adjusting NGU’s mask protocol based on situational factors of no reported cases, the availability of vaccines, and guidance from local, state, and federal agencies.

  Effective immediately, members of the university community, including guests, are encouraged to wear face coverings while on campus if they so choose. However, the use of masks, face cloths, or face coverings is no longer required. Exceptions to this protocol will be considered by application and communicated in writing.

  Please continue to report exposure, symptoms, or a positive test by completing a COVID-19 Reporting Form.

  We will communicate updates through NGUofficial and NGUstrong. Please continue to check your email and the NGUstrong webpage to keep our community healthy and safe. And, as always, NGU+YOU!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Apr. 30, 2021 – 8:45 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,    

  The spring semester will officially be over after commencement this afternoon. Congratulations on making it to the finish line and especially to the Class of 2021! We appreciate all you have done to support our COVID-19 protocols during this challenging academic year. Your sacrifice and perseverance have made our community healthier.   

  The data provided in the chart below shows the final calculations for our COVID-19 numbers for the spring. As you’ll see, we are ending the semester with no positive cases, and no new positive cases have been reported in over two weeks. Thank You!

  Reported Positives  

  

   

  Please note that our contact tracing efforts will continue as we transition into the summer. Only members of the NGU community (students, faculty, staff, guests, contractors, etc.) who will remain engaged with the campus over the summer should continue reporting exposure and symptoms or a positive test by completing a COVID19 Reporting Form.   

  We look forward to seeing our community back here in the fall.  NGU plans to remain in contact with returning students over the summer break to assist in transitioning into the Fall 2021 semester. Students, please continue to check your email to keep up-to-date on instructions for returning in the fall and, as always, NGU+YOU!  

  Have an enjoyable and safe summer!

  COVID-19 Response Team 

• April 23, 2021 – 4:50 p.m.

  Dear NGU Community,  

  Thank you for continuing to follow our protocols. With only two weeks remaining in this semester, we ask that you keep up the excellent work!

  We are pleased to announce that effective immediately, the protocol regarding the use of face coverings has been amended.  A face covering is now strongly encouraged outdoors rather than required, but remains required indoors while in group settings. This protocol affects all members of the university community, including guests, while on campus.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since we resumed operations in late December. We had another encouraging week with our numbers, and we ask that you continue following our protocols and wear your face-covering, observe physical distancing, and practice good hygiene.

  Reported Positives

   

  

   

  Please continue to report exposure and symptoms or a positive test by completing a COVID19 Reporting Form.

  We look forward to seeing our community back here in the fall.  NGU plans to remain in contact with returning students over the summer break to assist in transitioning into the Fall 2021 semester. Please continue to check your email to keep up-to-date on instructions for returning in the fall and, as always, NGU+YOU!

  Finish strong!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• April 16, 2021 – 9:40 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,  

  We continue to see encouraging COVID numbers and are thankful for your diligent work in accommodating our protocols as we close out the semester. Keep up the good work!

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since we resumed operations in late December. Please continue to follow our protocols and wear your face-covering, observe physical distancing, and practice good hygiene.

  Reported Positives

  

  Please continue to report exposure and symptoms or a positive test by completing a COVID19 Reporting Form.

  The plans for the Fall 2021 semester will be released soon. We will communicate any updates through NGUofficial and NGUstrong. Please continue to check your email and website to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe and, as always, NGU+YOU! 

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Apr. 9, 2021 – 9 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,  

  We hope you have had a great week. As we celebrate the resurrection this Easter Sunday, we hope that you will take the time to reflect on the wonders of Christ’s work on our behalf and the love God has displayed to us through His grace.

  Thank you again for all you continue to do to accommodate our protocols as we close out the semester. Please, keep up the excellent work! 

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since we resumed operations in late December. We had another encouraging week with our numbers, and we ask that you continue following our protocols and wear your face-covering, observe physical distancing, and practice good hygiene.

  Reported Positives

  

  Please continue to report exposure and symptoms or a positive test by completing a COVID19 Reporting Form.

  We will communicate any updates directly affecting the community through NGUofficial and NGUstrong. Please continue to check your email and website to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe and, as always, NGU+YOU! 

  Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Apr. 2, 2021 – 9 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,  

  We hope you have had a fantastic week of classes. We want to thank you again for all you continue to do to accommodate our protocols. Please, keep up the excellent work! 

  Today, we will host over 85 students and their families for Distinguished Preview Day. The day begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m. and will allow families an opportunity to tour the campus, attend academic, financial aid, and other informational sessions, enjoy lunch, and learn how to become a Crusader. We encourage you to welcome them as they move around the campus.   

  We have a full weekend of athletic competition. Men’s and women’s tennis will take on Barton College today at 2 p.m. and Chowan on Sat. at noon. Baseball has a weekend series with Salem University today at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and on Sat., at noon. Also, on Sat., men’s lacrosse will take on Chowan at 11:30 a.m. Come out and support these athletic teams.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since we resumed operations in late December. We had another encouraging week with our numbers, and we ask that you continue following our protocols and wear your face-covering, observe physical distancing, and practice good hygiene.

  Reported Positives

  

  Please continue to report exposure and symptoms or a positive test by completing a COVID19 Reporting Form.

  We will communicate any updates directly affecting the community through NGUofficial and NGUstrong. Please continue to check your email and website to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe and, as always, NGU+YOU! 

  COVID-19 Response Team

• March 26, 2021 – 9:30 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,  

  It is good to have everyone back on campus this week. It is hard to believe that there are only five weeks of classes remaining in the semester. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to keep the NGU community healthy and safe.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since we resumed operations in late December. We had another encouraging week with our numbers, and we ask that you continue following our protocols and wear your face-covering, observe physical distancing, and practice good hygiene.

  Reported Positives

  Please continue to report exposure and symptoms or a positive test by completing a COVID19 Reporting Form.

  We will communicate any updates directly affecting the community through NGUofficial and NGUstrong. Please continue to check your email and website to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe and, as always, NGU+YOU! 

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Mar. 19, 2021 – 9 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,  

  We hope you are enjoying a restful Spring Break and getting re-energized to finish out the semester. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to keep the NGU community healthy and safe.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since we resumed operations in late December. Even though it is a most encouraging report, we ask that you continue following our protocols as you arrive back on campus. Please stay vigilant; continue to wear your face-covering, observe physical distancing, and practice good hygiene.

  Reported Positives

  

  Also, please continue to report exposure and symptoms or a positive test by completing a COVID19 Reporting Form immediately. A university contact tracer will follow up with you to determine your next steps.

  Any updates directly affecting the community will be communicated through NGUofficial and NGUstrong. Please continue to check your email and website to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe and, as always, NGU+YOU! 

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Mar. 11, 2021 – 3 p.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  Spring Break is here! It is important to take this time to recharge your batteries.

  As we move into the break, we would like to remind you to make safe, responsible plans during this time away from campus. We appreciate all that you’ve been doing to accommodate our protocols. It is making a difference, and we encourage you to keep it up! Please don’t drop your guard; please avoid situations that put you at risk while on break. Continue to wear your face-coverings, observe physical distancing, and practice good hygiene.  

  At this time, the University does not require any community member to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. However, in South Carolina, faculty and staff now have the option to receive it through Phase 1B to begin Monday, March 8, 2021. We are pleased to provide an overview of the information on our NGUstrong webpage. Members of the NGU community living in other states should refer to their local/state health departments for updates. For more information, visit COVID-19 Vaccine on the SCDHEC website, or for additional questions, please contact NGU Clinic Coordinator and Campus Nurse Helen Neely at the NGU Clinic.

  Thank you to all who submitted memes for our NGU+You “Mask-up, Please” awareness campaign contest. It was a hard decision to choose just one. Adrianna Austin was our winner. Check our Facebook and Instagram accounts to see the winning meme.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since we resumed operations in late December.

  Reported Positives

  

  During the break, our contact tracing team will remain engaged, so we ask that everyone (students, faculty, staff, guests, and contractors) continue to report COVID-19 exposure, symptoms, testing, and positive diagnosis by completing the NGU COVID-19 Reporting Form. Please resist the temptation to ignore reporting; our community’s well-being depends on timely and accurate information.

  Thank you for all you continue to do for NGU and each other. Enjoy a healthy and safe Spring Break and, as always, NGU+YOU!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Mar. 5, 2021 – 9 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  We hope you are enjoying the spring-like weather this week but not catching Spring Fever. Spring Break is only one week away! It is a great time to take a deep breath and prepare for the sprint to the end of the semester. As we prepare for this much-needed break, we would like to remind you to make safe, responsible plans during this time away from campus. Information regarding Spring Break protocols will be communicated via email soon.   

  We thank everyone for accommodating our recently affirmed protocols.  As you’ll see below, it’s making a difference, and we encourage you to keep it up! Please don’t drop your guard; continue to wear your face-covering, observe physical distancing and practice good hygiene.

  Thank you to all who submitted memes for our NGU+You “Mask-up, Please” awareness campaign contest. We have many creative people on our campus. We will announce the winner next week. All those who participated may pick up their free ICEE™ beginning Monday, March 1.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since we resumed operations in late December.

  Reported Positives

  

  If you have been exposed to a confirmed case and showing symptoms or tested positive for COVID-19, please complete a COVID19 Reporting Form immediately. A university contact tracer will follow up with you to determine your next steps.

  Any updates directly affecting the community will be communicated through NGUofficial and NGUstrong. Please continue to check your email and website to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe and, as always, NGU+YOU! 

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Feb. 25, 2021 – 7:48 p.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  Protecting the health of our community remains our commitment to you. Every COVID19 protocol that has been developed and adopted is designed to reinforce this, including the recently affirmed protocol requiring the mandatory use of face coverings in all settings except when permitted otherwise.

  During these challenging times, we continue to place safety at the center of our planning. Therefore, we all must follow our protocols for our community and visitors’ well-being. We are in this together, NGU+YOU.

  Please continue to wear your face-covering, observe physical distancing, and practice good hygiene.

  As a reminder, the Office of Health and Counseling provides a Christ-centered, clinically appropriate counseling approach. These are challenging times, and there is no shame in seeking help. Please take advantage of our mental health service offerings if you are struggling. The service is free and confidential to all students, faculty, and staff. If you would like to request assistance, please complete the Counseling Inquiry Form. If physical activity is what you need, remember the Younts Fitness and Wellness Center is available.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since we resumed operations in late December.

  Reported Positives

  

  If you have been exposed to a confirmed case and showing symptoms or tested positive for COVID-19, please complete a COVID19 Reporting Form immediately. A university contact tracer will follow up with you to determine your next steps.

  Any updates directly affecting the community will be communicated through NGUofficial and NGUstrong. Please continue to check your email and the website to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe and, as always, NGU+YOU!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Feb. 19, 2021 – 9 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  Protecting the health of our community remains our commitment to you. Every COVID19 protocol that has been developed and adopted is designed to reinforce this, including the recently affirmed protocol requiring the mandatory use of face coverings in all settings except when permitted otherwise.

  During these challenging times, we continue to place safety at the center of our planning. Therefore, we all must follow our protocols for our community and visitors’ well-being. We are in this together, NGU+YOU.

  Please continue to wear your face-covering, observe physical distancing, and practice good hygiene.

  As a reminder, the Office of Health and Counseling provides a Christ-centered, clinically appropriate counseling approach. These are challenging times, and there is no shame in seeking help. Please take advantage of our mental health service offerings if you are struggling. The service is free and confidential to all students, faculty, and staff. If you would like to request assistance, please complete the Counseling Inquiry Form. If physical activity is what you need, remember the Younts Fitness and Wellness Center is available.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since we resumed operations in late December.

  Reported Positives

  

  If you have been exposed to a confirmed case and showing symptoms or tested positive for COVID-19, please complete a COVID19 Reporting Form immediately. A university contact tracer will follow up with you to determine your next steps.

  Any updates directly affecting the community will be communicated through NGUofficial and NGUstrong. Please continue to check your email and the website to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe and, as always, NGU+YOU!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Feb. 12, 2021 – 9 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  Thank you for accommodating our modified protocols. We’ve had an excellent week, and we appreciate everything you are doing to keep our campus healthy. Please continue to wear your face-coverings, observe physical distancing, and practice good hygiene.

  As a reminder, information regarding the COVID-19 vaccination is now available on our NGUstrong webpage. As new information is available, we will do our best to provide updates. Members of the NGU community living in other states should refer to their local/state health departments for updates.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since we resumed operations in late December.

  Reported Positives

  

  If you have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID19 and are showing symptoms, please complete a COVID19 reporting form. A university contact tracer will follow up with you to determine your next steps. If you have tested positive for COVID19 and have not completed a COVID19 reporting form, please do so immediately and await further instruction.

  Any updates directly affecting the community will be communicated through NGUofficial and NGUstrong. Please continue to check your email and the website to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe and, as always, NGU+YOU!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Feb. 5, 2021 – 9 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  Thank you for accommodating our modified protocols. We’ve had an excellent week, and we appreciate everything you are doing to keep our campus healthy. Please continue to wear your face-coverings, observe physical distancing, and practice good hygiene.

  As a reminder, information regarding the COVID-19 vaccination is now available on our NGUstrong webpage. As new information is available, we will do our best to provide updates. Members of the NGU community living in other states should refer to their local/state health departments for updates.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since we resumed operations in late December.

  Reported Positives

  

  If you have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID19 and are showing symptoms, please complete a COVID19 reporting form. A university contact tracer will follow up with you to determine your next steps. If you have tested positive for COVID19 and have not completed a COVID19 reporting form, please do so immediately and await further instruction.

  Any updates directly affecting the community will be communicated through NGUofficial and NGUstrong. Please continue to check your email and the website to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe and, as always, NGU+YOU!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Feb. 3, 2021 – 9 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  Thank you for adhering to our COVID19 protocols. However, we are receiving numerous reports of non-compliance to wearing face-coverings. As a reminder, the University requires mandatory use of face-coverings while on campus and when traveling together in vehicles. The only exceptions are for individuals and classes with face mask exemptions, in assigned residence hall rooms with assigned roommates, and alone while in offices. Please continue to follow these protocols and observe physical distancing and practice good hand-washing hygiene. We all must follow these guidelines to keep our campus healthy.

  The Blood Connection has established a program to work with clinicians and our community to locate positive COVID-19 patients who have recovered to participate in the FDA-approved COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Collection. To participate, the donor must have had a positive antibody test or a previous/documented positive COVID-19 test and must be symptom-free for at least 14 days.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since we resumed operations in late December.

  Reported Positives

  

  If you have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19 and are showing symptoms, please complete a COVID-19 reporting form. A university contact tracer will follow up with you to determine your next steps. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and have not completed a COVID-19 reporting form, please do so immediately and await further instruction.

  Next week, the University will be communicating applicable information regarding vaccinations. In the meantime, information is available through the DHEC website.

  Any updates directly affecting the community will be communicated through NGUofficial and NGUstrong. Please continue to check your email and the website to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe and, as always, NGU+YOU!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Jan. 29, 2021 – 9:30 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  We want to thank you again for all you continue to do to accommodate our modified protocols. Please, keep up the excellent work! Continue to wear your face-coverings, observe physical distancing, and practice good hygiene. We all must follow these guidelines to keep our campus healthy.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since we resumed operations in late December. As a reminder, we are now monitoring student-athletes testing during athletic competition.

  Reported Positives

  

  If you have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19 and are showing symptoms, please complete a COVID-19 reporting form. A university contact tracer will follow up with you to determine your next steps. If you have tested positive for COVID19 and have not completed a COVID-19 reporting form, please do so immediately and await further instruction.

  In the weeks to come, the University will be communicating applicable information regarding vaccinations. In the meantime, information is available through the DHEC website.

  Any updates directly affecting the community will be communicated through NGUofficial and NGUstrong. Please continue to check your email and the website to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe and, as always, NGU+YOU!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Jan. 22, 2021 – 9 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  We hope you have had a fantastic first full week of classes. We want to thank you again for all you continue to do to accommodate our modified protocols. Please, keep up the excellent work! Continue to wear your face-coverings, observe physical distancing, and practice good hygiene.

  As a reminder, please take a moment to review these protocols and other updates made to the NGUstrong webpage for the spring semester. We all must follow these guidelines to keep our campus healthy.

  Today, we will host over 50 students and their families for Distinguished Preview Day. The day begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m. and will allow families an opportunity to tour the campus, attend academic, financial aid, and other informational sessions, enjoy lunch, and learn how to become a Crusader. We encourage you to welcome them as they move around the campus.

  Our spring sports begin this week. Athletics will limit Hayes Gymnasium attendance to participating teams and essential personnel to start the 2021 volleyball and basketball seasons. Athletics will Livestream each of the games in Hayes Gymnasium with the option of live statistics and periodical updates via Twitter in order for fans to follow the action during the first phase of the new Covid-19 guidelines. Men’s and women’s basketball is scheduled for a double-header tonight with Chowan starting at 5 p.m. Throughout the semester, check schedules and updates on future attendance policies on nguathletics.com and across social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since we resumed operations in late December, which means that it reflects exposure that ties back to the holidays. Dating back to August, amongst the nearly 3,000 members of the NGU community, just over 10% have reported positive. Due to the fact that we are now doing monitoring testing of student-athletes as we begin athletic competition, we are seeing an increased number of asymptomatic cases being reported; consequently, you’ll want to note that we are breaking out that number for you in the report this semester.

  Reported Positives

  

  If you have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19 and are showing symptoms, please complete a COVID-19 reporting form before returning to campus. A university contact tracer will follow up with you to determine your next steps. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and have not completed a COVID-19 reporting form, please do so immediately and await further instruction.

  In the weeks to come, the University will be communicating applicable information regarding vaccinations. In the meantime, information is available through DHEC.

  Any updates directly affecting the community will be communicated through NGUofficial and NGUstrong. Please continue to check your email and the website to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe and, as always, NGU+YOU!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Jan. 15, 2021 – 9:15 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  We hope you have had a fantastic first full week of classes. We want to thank you again for all you continue to do to accommodate our modified protocols. Please, keep up the excellent work! Continue to wear your face-coverings, observe physical distancing, and practice good hygiene.

  As a reminder, please take a moment to review these protocols and other updates made to the NGUstrong webpage for the spring semester. We all must follow these guidelines to keep our campus healthy.

  Today, we will host over 50 students and their families for Distinguished Preview Day. The day begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m. and will allow families an opportunity to tour the campus, attend academic, financial aid, and other informational sessions, enjoy lunch, and learn how to become a Crusader. We encourage you to welcome them as they move around the campus.

  Our spring sports begin this week. Athletics will limit Hayes Gymnasium attendance to participating teams and essential personnel to start the 2021 volleyball and basketball seasons. Athletics will Livestream each of the games in Hayes Gymnasium with the option of live statistics and periodical updates via Twitter in order for fans to follow the action during the first phase of the new Covid-19 guidelines. Men’s and women’s basketball is scheduled for a double-header tonight with Chowan starting at 5 p.m. Throughout the semester, check schedules and updates on future attendance policies on nguathletics.com and across social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since we resumed operations in late December, which means that it reflects exposure that ties back to the holidays. Dating back to August, amongst the nearly 3,000 members of the NGU community, just over 10% have reported positive. Due to the fact that we are now doing monitoring testing of student-athletes as we begin athletic competition, we are seeing an increased number of asymptomatic cases being reported; consequently, you’ll want to note that we are breaking out that number for you in the report this semester.

  Reported Positives

  

  If you have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19 and are showing symptoms, please complete a COVID-19 reporting form before returning to campus. A university contact tracer will follow up with you to determine your next steps. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and have not completed a COVID-19 reporting form, please do so immediately and await further instruction.

  In the weeks to come, the University will be communicating applicable information regarding vaccinations. In the meantime, information is available through DHEC.

  Any updates directly affecting the community will be communicated through NGUofficial and NGUstrong. Please continue to check your email and the website to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe and, as always, NGU+YOU!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• Jan. 1, 2021 – 9 a.m.

  Dear NGU Community,

  Happy New Year and welcome back! It is our sincere hope that each of you and your loved ones have remained healthy and safe over Christmas break.

  Our commitment to protecting the health of our community remains unchanged. At every turn, we placed safety at the center of our planning for the fall semester. The same promise holds true for the spring. The use of appropriate face coverings is required of all individuals while on the Tigerville and Greer campus, except when alone in offices or rooms.

  We plan to begin the Spring 2021 semester as announced while offering necessary accommodations to those who may need to delay re-entry due to a reported positive case and have not cleared isolation, or someone who has reported exposure and is showing symptoms while awaiting test results. Please take a moment to review NGUstrong webpage for updates made for the spring semester.

  All members of the NGU community and visitors to the institution are expected to read our Notice of Risk. The Notice provides information we ask you to acknowledge and understand regarding the COVID‐19 virus.

  If you have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19 and are showing symptoms, please complete a COVID-19 reporting form before returning to campus. A university contact tracer will follow up with you to determine your next steps. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and have not completed a COVID-19 reporting form, please do so immediately and await further instruction.

  Classes begin on Jan. 4 for online/graduate/PA Medicine programs and on Jan. 7 for traditional undergraduate students. Spring break remains scheduled for March 8-12, and classes will conclude on April 25, with most final exams held between April 26 – 28. The last day of classes for online and graduate programs is May 2 and May 14 for the PA Medicine program. The University will communicate any needed adjustments to the academic calendar or other updates directly with the community through NGUofficial and NGUstrong, so please continue to check your email and monitor the website.

  We look forward to seeing our community back on our campuses, and to continue to do what it takes to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe and, as always, NGU+YOU!

  COVID-19 Response Team

• 2020 Advisories

  Dear NGU Community,

  It’s back to school time! It is our sincere hope that each of you and your loved ones have remained healthy and safe over the summer break! We have missed you and look forward to having everyone back on campus to begin a new school year. And we look forward to welcoming new members to our community – faculty, staff and students!

  North Greenville University remains vigilant against the potential impact of COVID-19.  As was the case last year, safety protocols and policy updates will be communicated campus-wide during the school year through the NGUstrong website, NGUofficial email, social media, text message, and posted signage around campus.

  The COVID-19 Response Team, together with NGU’s Senior Leadership Council and with guidance from local, state, and federal agencies, have approved a number of protocols for Fall 2021, including those that are listed below. Should data, regulations, or guidance warrant changes or modifications to protocols, the University will give as much notice to the community as possible.

  Vaccinations

  While the North Greenville University community members are strongly encouraged to consult with their physician or other healthcare advisor regarding the COVID-19 vaccines, NGU does not require proof of vaccination for faculty, staff, students, or guests. If third-party organizations require vaccination for participation in activities (e.g., accrediting body, athletic conference, student teaching location, clinical site, local health department, etc.), the participant must follow the appropriate directives. The University will give its best effort to cooperate with the agency within the bounds of applicable laws and relevant institutional policies. The latest information regarding COVID-19 vaccines is available on the CDC website and the SCDHEC website. For more information about our vaccination protocol, please visit our Vaccine Information web page.

  Face-coverings

  Members of the University community, including guests who visit campus, are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings. However, as a rule, the use of masks, face cloths, or face coverings is not required. Any exceptions to this protocol will be communicated to the community in writing. We ask students to bring face-coverings with them in case of exposure and/or developing symptoms. More information is available on the Face Coverings web page.

  Self-Assessment

  We ask you to continue to play a proactive role in helping keep NGU’s community a safer place for all individuals. Monitoring yourself through self-screening will increase the chances of detecting the possible presence of COVID-19, including the Delta variant, and early detection helps reduce the spread. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. For a list of symptoms, visit the Self-Screening webpage.

  International Travel

  Students and employees returning from any international travel (school-sponsored or personal) should self-monitor for 14 days upon return to the USA. During this period of self-monitoring, travelers should social distance and wear a face covering when in shared spaces. Travelers traveling to and from CDC Level 4 countries are required to quarantine for 72  hours.

  The up-to-date information provided in the chart below shows the impact of COVID-19 since August 1, 2021.

  Reported Positives

   

  To report exposure, symptoms, or a positive test, we continue to ask that you complete a COVID-19 Reporting Form. A contact tracer will be in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

  Please continue to check your email and the NGUstrong webpage for updates on our community health and safety. And, as always, NGU+YOU!

  We look forward to seeing you soon!

  COVID-19 Response Team