Healthy Campus

• View the COVID-19 dashboard for current case information.
• COVID-19 screening tests will be conducted throughout the semester. Students will receive testing information via email. Any student, faculty, or staff member with COVID-19 symptoms or exposure to a positive case can be tested by appointment at Student Health and Counseling Services.
• Spring semester start has been delayed until Feb. 8. More details here. 
• Updated Academic Calendar for Spring 2021 has been posted. 
• All students, faculty and staff are required to submit a Health Assessment every day they are on campus. 

Roanoke's updated reopening plan

See the full academic calendar 

Residence Life COVID Policies

Fintel Library
Fintel Library will open for physical use to current students, faculty and staff on Jan. 4. From Jan. 4 to Jan. 18, the library will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

Starting the next day, Jan. 19, the library will resume its normal hours of operation. 

• Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday: Noon to 5 p.m.
• Sunday: Noon to 11 p.m.

Fintel Library will be open to current students, faculty and staff only. A Maroon Card and face covering will be required for entry into the building.

Belk Fitness Center
The Belk Fitness Center is open seven days a week and is closed several times a day for cleaning. The hours are as follows:

• Sunday: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Friday: 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

**These hours are subject to change based on staffing, state guidelines, and the health and wellness of our community.**

Olin Gallery
Olin Hall Galleries are open Monday through Friday, from 1 p. m. to 4 p.m. Only the on-campus community is permitted to enter.

Campus Store
The campus store is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Starting Jan 19th, the hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

• Ramping up cleaning and disinfecting protocols
• Using technology to monitor health conditions to detect infection
• Making hand sanitizer readily available all over campus
• Limiting the sharing of supplies
• Assigning occupancy limits to all classrooms
• Making adjustments to laboratory courses
• Limiting entry to residence halls
• Reconfiguring living areas
• Reconfiguring dining areas
• Including take-out food options and eliminating self-service stations
• Closely monitoring occupancy in dining halls
• Changing recreation protocols

Read more about all preparations here or read the full reopening plan.

• Wear a face covering
• Maintain social distancing
• Do not visit each other in residence halls
• Make preparations for a safe move-in
• Use the cleaning supplies made available
• Follow dining hall protocols
• Use testing tools and monitor your own health regularly
• If you feel sick, do not come to class

Read more about what you can do to stay healthy.

Email us at questions@roanoke.edu.