Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Covid-19 Response (Updated 7/18/22)

Following new guidance that the Centers for Disease Control has issued in response to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, the University of Nebraska system today provided the following updated protocols for faculty, staff and students on its campuses:

• All vaccinated faculty, staff and students, as well as visitors to campus, are encouraged, but not required, to wear face masks indoors. Unvaccinated individuals should continue to wear masks.
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended for all members of the university community. Vaccination is not required.
• Faculty, staff and students are not required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. Those who choose not to disclose their status should expect to take additional safety measures.
• COVID-19 testing will be available and utilized on the campuses based on local health conditions.

As they have done throughout the pandemic, University of Nebraska campuses will announce campus-specific COVID-19 protocols as they are developed in collaboration with local public health departments. Protocols may evolve as local health conditions change.

"Our priority is the health and safety of every member of the University of Nebraska community. We all want this pandemic to be behind us, but right now we need to pull together and continue to take reasonable measures to keep each other safe," said NU System President Ted Carter. "Most importantly, the chancellors and I urge every Nebraskan to get vaccinated as soon as possible. The vaccines are safe, effective and the surest way back to the activities we all love."

Revisit this page for more information as details become available.

How to Prepare for Fall 2022

• Review the Academic Calendar.

• Classes will start in-person instruction beginning Aug. 22.
• Fall semester for students will end on December 16.
• Watch your Husker student email account for messages from the university, your college and your instructors. Throughout the rest of the summer, we will communicate critical information—from safety modifications to details on how your classes will meet.
• Order your books before coming to campus.
• Protect yourself by following your local health guidance. In general, wash your hands often, avoid close contact ("social distance") and wear a cloth face covering when you're around others, especially indoors.

Academic Life

• The University is committed to providing a safe and successful educational experience for our students.
• If you are a student with health concerns, there is a process to seek accommodation to allow for remote participation in courses. 

Student Support

• You will have access to the Curtis Medical Clinic across from campus for primary care and more. Please call 308-367-4162 to schedule an appointment. Office visit fees are covered by your student fees.
• You can connect directly with your academic advisor to schedule a time to meet via remote video, on the phone or through email. Your advisor can answer your questions about your courses and schedule and help you make a plan to stay on track to graduate. Learn more about academic advising below.
• You can also seek academic support with and free tutoring services. Please contact Kevin Martin.
• To help you navigate the business of being an Aggie (financial aid, student bills, course enrollment, etc.), you can contact financial aid at 402-472-3484 or call the NCTA Welcome Center.
• To help you through the day-to-day stressors of college life and concerns related to COVID-19, NCTA offers counseling services through Ambiance Counseling. Please contact Kevin Martin to schedule an appointment or call 308-345-4067 and schedule a session on the Curtis campus.  

Advising

Academic advisors continue to be available remotely for assistance with student advising needs. Students need to meet with their advisors to register for summer and fall classes.  Students also can reach out directly to their advisors for information about scheduling a remote video, phone, or e-mail appointment.

Support resources for advising continue to be available online in myNCTA , uAchieve, Undergraduate Catalog.

Canvas

Here are some steps you can take right now to make sure you are ready for classes on August 22.

• Begin checking Canvas and your @huskers.unl.edu email regularly for messages about your courses. Turn on Canvas notifications.
• Make sure you have access to the Internet and have sufficient bandwidth both on and off campus. If you don't, think about other locations where you can access your course materials on the Internet and download them to a thumb drive. Local libraries may also offer Internet access. Several commercial providers are offering limited free Internet services; check with the providers in your area. Please contact your academic advisor if you need assistance with internet.
• Make sure you have access to programs you need to do your work, including email, Office 365, and Canvas. If you are using a phone or tablet to access course materials, download the Canvas app.
• Talk to your instructor about resources needed for remote learning.
• Classroom accommodations may be adjusted or adapted for a remote access environment. Please contact Kevin Martin, 308-367-5217 or to discuss any adjustments that may need to be made.

If you have any further questions please contact your academic advisor. 

Managing Financial Stress

The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) is available to support students and families and will make every effort to mitigate financial burdens created by this extraordinary situation. If you have questions regarding financial aid, please contact Krista Williams, Financial Aid Coordinator at 308-367-5207.