W&J’s COVID-19 Response-Fall 2020

Masks must be worn in all public areas, including but not limited to classrooms, common spaces, dining facilities (except when eating), the Library, W&J sponsored events, meetings, or social gatherings. This requirement will be strictly enforced. Masks must be worn correctly by covering both the nose and mouth.

The cleaning processes at W&J have been re-engineered through new cleaning techniques, supplies and equipment to achieve greater effectiveness. Each building will have a checklist provided to the custodians to reference cleaning methods and frequencies for daily and weekly cleaning tasks. In addition to the cleaning methods, we will also be using the Maximo work order system to track and monitor the maintenance of our HVAC systems. This will include the changing of necessary filters in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and CDC recommendations.

Prior to returning to campus, each member of the W&J community will sign a Pledge to Promote Safety agreeing to monitor one’s health and to follow the guidelines set forth by the College designed to promote safety and security of our collective community. Students who violate the expectations outlined in the Pledge will be required to leave campus.

Our decisions about safety precautions (social distancing, wearing masks, hand washing, etc.) will be governed by CDC and PA Department of Health guidelines. An addendum to the Student Code of Conduct has been posted and distributed that includes modified policies for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters.

As in the Fall 2020 semester, Spring 2021 resident students will be tested with a PCR test upon arrival and required to quarantine upon arrival for 14 days in their room.

On days that commuting students, faculty, and staff come to campus, they must fill out the daily symptom checker form. Telecommuting and flexible scheduling will be available to help reduce the number of employees on campus and to reduce the risk of Coronavirus contagion.

 If you plan to travel personally, you will not need to register your personal travel plans with W&J.

We encourage all W&J Community members to follow recommended travel guidelines according to State of Pennsylvania, U. S. Department of State, and the CDC guidelines. See our Travel Guidance document for more information.

According to the PA Department of Health, if you travel to these states you will need to quarantine for 14 days upon return.

Prospective students can visit campus while following our campus guidelines, including wearing a mask and social distancing. The W&J Admission team can share guidelines with visiting students and their families, as well as plans for a guided tour of the campus.

Only students who are living on campus may enter the residence halls; students are limited to one visitor at a time. Visits from off-campus and non-W&J community members are not permitted; W&J students who do not reside on campus are considered guests.

The Department of Campus and Public Safety has implemented a registration system for departmental visitors, vendors, and contractors that will allow us to provide for both our on-campus community and our visitors. For the Spring 2021 semester, as we did in Fall 2020, we are also asking all visitors to complete their own Pledge to Promote Safety to abide by our campus guidelines. Only guests whose work is deemed essential will be permitted on campus during the active pandemic.

W&J will follow CDC and PA DOH guidelines to determine whether and how we can hold various sized events. These will be considered on a case-by-case basis.