To: Wofford College community
From: President’s cabinet
Date: Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021
Re: COVID-19 and community health
Thank you, Terriers!
We have been together for a few weeks, and we are impressed by the commitment our community is making to stay together and stay healthy. Safe, effective COVID-19 vaccines and mask mandates have made it possible for us to continue classes, events and dining together. As of today, 87% of students and 94% of employees are fully vaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccines
Remember, everyone should be vaccinated for COVID-19 with proof uploaded to the Wellness Center portal at my.Wofford.edu by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 1. If you are still hesitant about getting the vaccine, now is the time to contact the Wofford Wellness Center or your health care provider for more information. If you intend to apply for a medical or religious exemption, please do so as soon as possible, preferably by Oct. 15. The staff in the Wellness Center and in the Office of Human Resources need time to review and determine if the waiver meets the criteria for approval. Exemptions are not automatic. If your request is denied, you will need time to begin the COVID-19 vaccination process.
Masks and testing
Continue to wear your masks unless outside, in residential spaces or when actively eating or drinking. Always keep a mask with you, and mask up when in public indoor spaces, including when entering and walking around dining locations. Also, remember to test weekly (Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. in the Benjamin Johnson Arena) if you are not vaccinated or if you are vaccinated and experience coronavirus symptoms.
FAQs
The college maintains a FAQs page at Wofford.edu/coronavirus. Here you will find answers to questions about isolation and quarantine, testing and what to do if you’re not feeling well. You can also watch our vaccination numbers rise at Wofford.edu/coronavirus.
The future
We wish it didn’t look like COVID-19 was here to stay, but more and more it seems as if coronavirus is something that will affect our world for the foreseeable future. That means we all need to be flexible when it comes to changes in procedures based on public health guidance. By doing our part — getting vaccines, wearing masks, respecting physical distance and staying in when we are sick — we can preserve the integrity of the academic program, find ways to gather safely, and maintain the health and wellness of our campus community.