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COVID-19 Update: 3/4/21

While social bubbles have expanded on campus with the introduction of Petrel Pods, everyone should continue to follow the protocols in the COVID-19 Handbook and practice the Petrel Pledge! While the spread of COVID-19 was in decline, that decline has started to slow in recent weeks due to new variants of the virus and a […]

COVID-19 Update: 2/25/21

Oglethorpe continues to operate in the orange phase of the Campus Protection Guide and is open to Petrels Authorized for Campus Access (PACAs). This group includes campus residents, commuter students and authorized personnel. Campus remains closed to outside visitors unless preapproved by administration. Transition to Petrel Pods for residents The Petrel Pause was lifted on […]

COVID-19 Update: 2/18/21

As we progress into the semester, please continue to be mindful of the latest public health guidelines in addition to the campus policies regarding COVID-19. The threat of new, more contagious variants of COVID-19 poses an additional risk to our community, so it is critical that everyone stays committed to the Petrel Pledge and finish out the […]

COVID-19 Update: 2/11/21

Welcome back, Petrels! We hope everyone is adjusting to their first week of classes, whether remote or in person. For those in person, remember to continue practicing enhanced social distancing during the Petrel Pause through February 22. For those who are remote, continue practicing the Petrel Pledge as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC […]

COVID-19 Update: 2/4/21

We are only a few days away from move-in and the start of spring semester classes. Oglethorpe continues to prepare to transition to the orange phase of the Campus Protection Guide this spring. The orange phase means that campus will be open to on-campus residents, commuter students attending classes on campus, and authorized personnel. These […]

COVID-19 Update: 1/28/21

As we prepare for the spring semester, please be sure to check your email for the latest updates regarding COVID-19 protocols and procedures. Campus is expected to operate in the orange phase of the Campus Protection Guide this spring. This means that campus will be open only to on-campus residents, commuter students attending classes on campus, and […]

Oglethorpe curbs pandemic’s effects in fall semester, offers rare higher ed success story

During the fall 2020 semester, Oglethorpe University achieved what few institutions in the country have: it successfully opened its campus to residential students during the pandemic. By using an emergency preparedness approach and consulting and partnering with leading experts, Oglethorpe was able to put the health of its students first and curb the spread of […]

COVID-19 Handbook for Spring 2021

The COVID-19 Handbook has been updated for the Spring 2021 semester, and is now published at covid19.oglethorpe.edu.  Campus Access Campus is expected to operate in the orange phase of the Campus Protection Guide this spring, meaning campus will be open only to on-campus residents, commuter students attending classes on campus, and authorized personnel. These individuals will […]

COVID-19 Update: 1/14/21

The latest update from the COVID-19 Task Force The Oglethorpe campus is expected to operate in the orange phase of the campus protection guide during the upcoming spring semester. Campus will be open to on-campus residents, commuter students attending classes on campus, and authorized personnel. Campus will remain closed to students taking fully remote classes and university […]

COVID-19 Update: 12/16/20

As we conclude the fall semester, we wish our students luck on their final exams, papers and projects before the well-deserved winter break. For those planning to travel in the coming days, please be mindful of the latest public health guidelines and continue practicing the Petrel Pledge. We hope everyone stays healthy and safe while enjoying the […]