Campus will look different this fall, as the University has installed several measures for personal safety.
Campus facilities
Separate entries and exits will be designated for larger, heavily used buildings.
Personnel workflow and physical structure also may be adjusted to limit crossover in entrances, hallways and common spaces.
Individuals will be asked to walk to the right in common hallways, corridors and paths.
Plexiglass guards will create safe barriers in classrooms, point of sale locations, service counters and any area that requires or encourages close interaction.
Elevator riders should wear face coverings or masks, not overcrowd and exercise extreme caution. Only board an elevator if you feel comfortable with occupancy.
Signage will direct flow and traffic to stairwells.
As part of reducing density on campus, some facilities will be closed or have reduced hours, and services will be offered more efficiently virtually. You may want to call or email in advance of visiting a campus office to make sure they are available in-person.
For classroom buildings, students are asked to remain outside the building until the previous classes have finished and students from those classes have exited the building.
Dining Services
Cafe Evansdale, Hatfields and Summit Cafe dining halls are all open. In addition, Chick-fil-A and Which Wich are open in the Mountainlair. For hours of operations and additional information on opening dates for other dining locations, visit: https://diningservices.wvu.edu/about/hours-of-operation.
All WVU Dining Services employees will wear face masks at all times. Dining Services employees also will receive temperature checks at the beginning of each shift to ensure they do not have a fever.
While dining halls remain all-you-care-to-eat, the food will be served by employees rather than self-serve. This is designed to reduce the high-touch point of public serving utensils.
To-go containers will be available. If you would like to stay and eat at a dining hall, you will receive disposable plates, cups and silverware. Guests should use a new plate and new cup each time they go up to a station or beverage machine.
Dining Services will have several items packaged for grab-and-go in our dining halls, such as prepared salads and desserts.
Any public-use items (e.g., toasters and microwaves) that had previously been set up for customer use will still be available for use. However, these items will be moved behind the lines and operated for our guests by employees.
Those eating in the dining halls will notice table dividers separating diners from each other. This will allow for guests to dine safely and be protected if they choose to eat in the dining hall. There also will be directional flow signage at all dining locations to reduce crowding.
Dining Services’ new Clean Team, wearing bright yellow shirts, will be responsible for continuous cleaning and sanitation of customer dining areas, counters and machines, as well as the kitchen and serving areas.
Rec Center update
The Rec Center will be closed for indoor fitness activities to start the fall semester. However, the University is planning a significant number of outdoor and virtual fitness options for students and employees.
As part of the Refresh Student Activities Series, the University will offer “Wellness on Wheels” opportunities, including:
● Cycle classes
● F45 classes
● Punt, pass and kick competition
● HIIT classes
● Minute-to-win-it challenge
● Pilates/barre classes
● Pop-up dance classes
● Push-up challenge
● Strava run/walk/ride challenge
● Three-point contest
● Virtual guided run/walk
● Wiffleball home run derby
● Yoga classes
More information on these activities will be shared prior to the start of the fall semester.
Through Sunday, Aug. 30, the University will offer live virtual fitness classes, including Belly Dance, Body ATTACK, BodyPump, F45 and Zumba. For more information, visit https://campusrecreation.wvu.edu/fitness/group-exercise/class-schedule. Starting Monday, Aug. 31, Campus Recreation will offer more than 40 group classes, all planned to take place outside on the Rec Center turf field. Some of these programs will be streamed live for those who want to take part virtually.
Softball, tennis, yard games and esports will be offered throughout the semester. There is a campus walking track around our athletic fields and a marked 5K course, as well.
There may be additional virtual personal training options and other fitness opportunities throughout the semester.
The COVID-19 pandemic is always evolving. Policies, procedures and information are likely to change as we go through the fall. For that reason, it is important you know the latest information. This is part of your personal responsibility for your safety.
For general updates, visit our Return to Campus website.
If you have additional questions, visit the Return to Campus website or send your questions to returntocampus@mail.wvu.edu.