Updates & Resources
Updates about the university's ongoing response to COVID-19 will be shared here. In addition, this page provides useful resources for information and support related to the pandemic.
Updates
- Message from Chancellor Sartarelli: Commencement and Orientation Updates for the Campus Community (April 16)
- Notice: UNCW Pauses COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Based on State and Federal Guidance (April 13)
- UNCW Alert: Two COVID-19 Clusters Identified in Two Campus Residence Halls (April 2)
- UNCW to Offer In-Person and Virtual Ceremonies for May Commencement (March 26)
- Campus Vaccination Clinic Opening Soon (March 23)
- Community COVID-19 Testing Site Coming to UNCW (March 22)
- Message from Chancellor Sartarelli: UNCW Planning for Typical Fall Semester (March 15)
- Message from the Chancellor: UNCW to Open COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to Serve Campus Community (March 4)
- Notice: COVID-19 Updates Re. Vaccines for Group 3, Attendance Capacity at Campus Venues and Commencement Ceremony Options (March 2)
- “If It Matters to You, It Matters” Well-Being Campaign (March 1)
- Updated COVID-19 Special Work/Leave Provisions (2.24.2021)
- Message from Chancellor Sartarelli: Spring Commencement, COVID-19 Updates, and Looking Ahead to the Summer and Fall (February 16)
- HEERF II CRRSAA Emergency Relief Fund for Students (February 15)
- Notice: NC Vaccination Updates - Taking a Deeper Dive into Group 3 (Frontline Essential Workers) (February 11)
- Sign Up for Voluntary Surveillance Testing for Faculty, Staff and Contractors (February 9, 2021)
- UNCW to Launch COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Program
- Check Online for Vaccine Updates, Information and Resources (January 26,2021)
- Updated COVID-19 Special Work/Leave Provisions (January 21, 2021)
- Message from Chancellor Sartarelli: Spring 2021 Welcome (January 15)
- Provost's Message: Three Quick Spring Updates (January 13)
- Notice: Visit NC DHHS Website to ‘Find Your Spot to Take Your Shot’ (January 13)
- Notice: Campus Updates on Start of Spring 2021 Semester, COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination Scheduling and More (January 8)
- Notice: Spring Semester 2021 Testing Requirements and Recommendations (December 7)
- Notice: COVID-19 Health and Safety Updates and Campus Reminders for Faculty and Staff (November 20)
- Notice: Student Communication Re Pass/Fail (November 12)
- Notice: An Update from Chancellor Sartarelli on COVID-19 Trends, Preparations for Thanksgiving and the Winter Break, and Protocols for Returning to Campus (November 6)
- Academic Affairs Updates-Fall Final Stretch (November 3)
- Housing and Residence Life Shares Spring Term Update with Faculty and Staff (October 29)
- UNCW to Host Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Site (October 23)
- Cluster of 7 COVID-19 Cases Identified Involving the UNCW Swimming and Diving Team
- Three Clusters, Totaling 18 COVID-19 Cases, Have Been Identified Among Athletic Teams (October 5)
- UNCWAlert: Cluster of Six COVID-19 Cases in University Suite O (September 25)
- A Message from Chancellor Sartarelli: UNCW Announces Spring Calendar, Class of 2020 Commencement Plans and Other Campus Updates (September 25)
- Notice: UNCW Announces ‘Mask Spotter Monday’ and ‘Teal Mask Tuesday’ Effort; Campus Updates; NCDHHS to Launch SlowCOVIDNC App (September 21)
- Cluster of Five COVID-19 Cases Identified in Keystone Hall (September 9)
- Notice: UNCW Works with Residential Students to Move to Single Occupancy Rooms in Residence Halls (September 8)
- UNCWAlert: One cluster of Five COVID-19 cases has been identified in Belk Hall (September 3)
- Message from Chancellor Sartarelli: Student Rec Center Opening, Free COVID-19 Testing at Student Health Center and Other Campus Updates (September 3)
- One Cluster of Seven COVID-19 Cases Identified in Cornerstone Hall (August 31)
- UNCWAlert: One Cluster of 5 COVID-19 Cases Reported in Sandpiper Hall (August 30)
- UNCW Alert: Two Clusters of COVID-19 Cases Among Students in Pelican Hall and Graham-Hewlett Hall
(August 27) - Message from Chancellor Sartarelli: A Reminder About COVID-19 Safety Precautions and Community Guidelines (August 21)
- Notice: UNCW Closely Monitoring Campus Conditions (August 17)
- Welcome Back Seahawks! - Message from SGA President and Vice President
- Notice: UNCW Closely Monitoring Campus Conditions
- Message from Chancellor Sartarelli: Fall 2020 Guidelines and Information (August 10)
- Seahawks Suspend Fall Sports Competition (August 10)
- Notice: Option to Opt Out of Office Cleaning, Banner Clean-Up Following Hurricane Isaias (August 6)
- NOTICE: Campus Operations to Resume Aug. 5
- Notice: HR Guidance re. Flexible Scheduling to Support Employees (July 29)
- Updated COVID-19 Special Work/Leave Provisions - Effective August 1, 2020
- UNCW Announces General Schedule for Faculty/Staff to Return to Campus (July 21)
- Community Standards Quick Reference Guide
- Return-to-Campus Manager/Supervisor Checklist
- Fall 2020 Return: UNCW Launches "Best for the Nest" Website (July 10)
- UNCW Announces “Best for the Nest: A Guide for Returning to Campus” (July 2)
- Update on Fall Registration (July 2)
- Commencement Update: Class of 2020 Ceremonies Rescheduled for December (July 1)
- Provost's Update to All Returning Students (June 16)
Resources
You can find the following resources on this page below, please click a button to go directly to the related information.
- Community Standards
Quick Reference Guide » - NC COVID-19
Helpline - COVID-19
Information - Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) - Human Resources
Welcome Back Onboard » - Risk
Management » - Guidelines for
Gatherings » - Travel Health
and Safety Review » - Be a Safer Seahawk
Canvas Module » - Order
PPE » - Protocols for use
of Campus Space » - Additional Campus
Support
NC COVID-19 Helpline
If you have questions about COVID-19 (coronavirus), dial 2-1-1 or 888.892.1162. Sign up for updates by texting COVIDNC to 898211.
COVID-19 Information
- Centers for Disease Control: cdc.gov
- American College Health Association: acha.org
- New Hanover County Health Department: health.nhc.gov
- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: ncdhhs.gov
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration: osha.gov
- UNC System: northcarolina.edu
- UNCW Coronavirus Information: uncw.edu/coronavirus
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Managing COVID-19 and adapting to significant changes in the work environment can be a stressful experience for everyone and may evoke emotions that are unfamiliar or difficult to work through. The university is committed to supporting your overall health and well-being during this stressful time. The UNCW Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to all employees and the services are confidential and are provided to you and your dependents at no charge.
The EAP’s services include:
- Confidential counseling
- Financial consulting
- Legal support
- Work-life solutions
- More details about the EAP services are available at their website: uncw.edu/hr/training-eap.html.
Phone: 877.274.7342.
Additional Campus Support
"Best for the Nest: The Guide for Returning to Campus" (PDF) and this website are meant to serve as helpful resources, but they cannot provide every answer to every question about a comprehensive and evolving situation like the coronavirus pandemic. For additional support, please reach out to the experts available via the contacts below:
About COVID-19
Email coronavirus@uncw.edu
Online uncw.edu/coronavirus
COVID Hotline 910.962.0587
About Health and Safety Guidelines
Emergency Health & Safety
Email ehs@uncw.edu
Phone: 910.962.3057
Student Health Center
Phone: 910.962.3280
Human Resources
Phone: 910.962.3160
