Current Status (04-28-2020)
The following actions and policies are in place until further notice.
All updates will be posted to this site.
- Classes being conducted via alternative learning
- Alternative learning in place for all Spring semester classes
- Summer classes to be conducted online for: Nursing, Owen, Peabody (Graduate, Professional Programs), Undergraduate
- Remote work period in place for faculty and staff
- Expanded cleaning underway
- Social distancing protocols in place
- International or domestic university-sponsored travel restricted
- Campus events and gatherings suspended or moved online
- 2020 Commencement: Postponed until 2021
- Summer Camps and Conferences: TBA
- Athletics competitions canceled, Athletics activities suspended
- Support services available online for students, faculty and staff
- Economic impact measures announced
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Supporting our Community
VU Community
- Safe work and learning conditions implemented
- Enhanced cleaning of all campus facilities
- Enhanced Dining safety protocols implemented
- Board of Trust ad hoc committee launched
- Public Health Advisory Task Force launched
- Communications surrounding COVID-19 developed and distributed
- Comprehensive website about coronavirus created and shared with Vanderbilt community
Students
- $2.8 million in CARES Act funding used to support students affected by COVID-19
- 2020 Commencement: Postponed until 2021
- Student hardship fund created
- Room and board adjustments announced
- Study abroad participants assisted
- Learning resources, student support services developed
- On-call medical transportation for sick students provided
- Pass/fail option for all undergraduate students
- Meal and supply delivery to isolated students coordinated