August 8, 2023: Tuskegee University publishes updated COVID-19 guidelines for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
August 3, 2022: Tuskegee University publishes updated COVID-19 guidelines for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
August 3, 2022: Updated Return-to-Campus COVID Roadmap for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
January 27, 2022: Return to Campus and COVID-19 Updates for the Spring 2022 Semester
January 3, 2022: Faculty Return to Campus and COVID-19 Testing
December 31, 2021: Communication on university reopening for the Spring 2022 Semester for parents and students
December 31, 2021: Communication regarding Staff reporting and COVID testing requirements for Spring 2022 Semester
December 30, 2021: Statement from the University: Tuskegee University continues to monitor the spread of the omicron variant and the latest data on the potential for serious disease and/or hospitalizations due to SARS COV2 (virus that causes COVID-19). As of today, we do not believe a delay to be the best response at this juncture. All students and their families should pay attention to their Tuskegee University email for the latest updates.
December 28, 2021: Communication regarding registration process for Spring 2022 Semester
December 17, 2021: Message from President Morris to Campus Community
December 17, 2021: Student Affairs releases Spring 2022 Semester Operations to Students
December 17, 2021: University releases Spring 2022 Semester Operations to Faculty
December 17, 2021: University publishes Spring 2022 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Employees.
September 8, 2021: President Morris Issues message on the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard regarding Vaccinations for Employees.
September 8, 2021: President Morris releases an update to the campus community regarding football games and athletic events
August 2, 2021: Tuskegee University releases its Updated COVID-19 Policies and Procedures
May 14, 2021: Tuskegee University releases Updated COVID-19 Policies & Procedures
February 22, 2021: Tuskegee University publishes its Revised Return-to-Campus Roadmap
August 24, 2020: Tuskegee University publishes the COVID-19 Dashboard and Resource Center
August 24, 2020: Tuskegee University implements the GuideSafe Health Check
August 6, 2020: Tuskegee University publishes a Public Health Roadmap video
August 6, 2020: Tuskegee University publishes an Academic Affairs Roadmap video
August 6, 2020: Tuskegee University launches the Golden Tiger COVID-19 Pledge
August 4, 2020: Tuskegee University publishes a Student Affairs Roadmap video
August 1, 2020: Tuskegee University publishes a Tuskegee University Roadmap video from President McNair
July 16, 2020: Tuskegee University publishes the Tuskegee University COVID-19 Recovery Plan.
July 14, 2020: Tuskegee University publishes its Reopening Guide and COVID-19 Policies and Procedures.
July 11, 2020: President McNair releases statement regarding the suspension of Tuskegee University Fall Sports.
June 15, 2020: The university publishes its Return-to-Campus Roadmap and FAQs for the fall 2020 semester.
June 2, 2020: The Office of the Provost and the Graduate School jointly announce the university's Temporary Policy on Academic Probation, Suspension and Dismissal.
May 29, 2020: President Lily D. McNair provides insight into forecasting for the 2020-21 academic year.
May 19, 2020: The university notifies students and employees that a student who had recently been on campus has tested positive for COVID-19.
May 18, 2020: The Division of Student Affairs announces the availability of CARES Act funds and how to apply for financial assistance. Visit https://www.tuskegee.edu/cares-act-emergency-funds for more information.
May 5, 2020: The Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success announces the continuation of institutional scholarships into the Fall 2020 semester.
May 1, 2020: The Division of Student Affairs provides information about CARES Act funds as an extension of the university's current Student Emergency Fund application process.
April 21, 2020: The university provides Grade Option Forms for undergraduate and graduate students to confirm their preferences under the Temporary Grading Policy published on April 16. The forms, and the policy itself, were available on the Temporary Grading Policy page. [This page has been replaced with an updated page]
April 16, 2020: The university announces a Temporary Grading Policy for the spring 2020 and summer 2020 semesters resulting from transition to virtual/online instruction.
April 15, 2020: The university announces guidelines for account adjustments, credits and refunds related to housing and dining charges as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
April 15, 2020: The Division of Student Affairs announces upcoming virtual fireside chats for students (Thursday, April 16, 6 p.m. central time) and parents/families (Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m. central time), which will feature remarks and Q&A sessions with Acting President Ruby L. Perry and other university administrators [links to register for the webinars are available in the original email to students].
April 8, 2020: The Office of the Provost updates the 2019-20 Academic Calendar in response to the university's transition to online/virtual instruction. [revised academic calendar | cover email]
April 3, 2020: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issues a statewide stay-at-home order. Details and additional resources and FAQs available on the Governor's Office's Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) News & Resources website.
April 3, 2020: The university provides guidance to work-study supervisors and work-study student employees about the continuation of federal work-study and college work-study payment through the end of the spring semester.
April 3, 2020: The university shares guidance for student Census completers in response to dislocations caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
April 1, 2020: The City of Tuskegee announces a city-wide curfew between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. each day, which goes into effect Friday, April 3.
March 31, 2020: The university emails guidance for students regarding a new Student Emergency Fund and resources for well-being, academic support services, virtual and on-campus student services, bookstore and textbook assistance, and virtual Student Code of Conduct expectations. That guidance is available through the left-hand navigation links on this microsite.
March 26, 2020: The Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs announce procedures for employees and students to follow in reporting suspected and positive COVID-19 cases.
March 25, 2020: Tuskegee University issues a statement on two separate confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 involving an employee and a student.
March 24, 2020: The Office of Human Resources and the Office of Information Technology release additional guidance to employees about transitioning to alternate work arrangements and collaboration tools available to employees working remotely [read more]
March 22, 2020: The university provides guidance to students on revised academic deadlines, Campus Mail Services, and the university's transition to online/virtual instruction and staffing [read more].
March 20, 2020: The Office of Human Resources notifies employees of plans to transition to alternate work locations, remote work on March 24.
March 20, 2020: Office of Information Technology issues advisory to students and employees about suspicious emails, texts and phone calls.
March 20, 2020: National Park Service announces the closure of national historic sites on the Tuskegee University campus [read more]
March 19, 2020: An email from Acting President Ruby L. Perry summarizing university decisions to date, and providing updates about obtaining personal belongings from residence halls, university staffing, student financial matters, and the status of spring commencement.
March 19, 2020: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issues a statement on statewide public health order.
March 19, 2020: Guidance to employees from the Office of Human Resources with additional information about preparing to telework and employment benefits.
March 18, 2020: Guidance to employees from the Office of Human Resources about business continuity, transitioning to virtual instruction, staffing and use of sick/personal leave, and self-care
March 17, 2020: Due to the postponement of Spring Open House, the Marching Crimson Pipers announce the opportunity for virtual auditions for the band, Piperettes and Twirling Divas [read more]
March 16, 2020: Updated guidance from the Office of Housing and Residence Life for students to not return to campus following the university's extended spring break, to vacate campus if they have returned, or to request an exception so they can reside on campus for all or a portion of the remainder of the spring semester [view email; download Housing Exception Application and email to housing@tuskegee.edu]
March 14, 2020: Guidance from the Graduate School to graduate-level students and faculty regarding the continuation of studies, research and preparation for graduation.
March 14, 2020: Guidance from the Division of Student Affairs to all students who have resided on campus during the spring 2020 semester. [Please note that, in the interest of sharing this information quickly, some on-campus residents may have received an earlier draft of this information by email.]
March 13, 2020: The Alabama Department of Public Health announced the state's first confirmed case of coronavirus, which is in Montgomery County. Monitor future updates on ADPH's CoronaVirus Disease 2019 website or on Twitter at @alpublichealth.
March 12, 2020: Acting President Ruby L. Perry issues an update on the extension of spring break, the institution of virtual instruction, suspension of university-sponsored travel, and cancelation of all on-campus events through April 30 [view email]; a summary of those decisions include:
March 12, 2020: Interim Provost Carla Jackson Bell issues guidance to university employees on the academic plan to address instructional continuity [view email]
March 11, 2020: University communication to all students and employees regarding how to remain coronavirus-aware during spring break and as students plan their return to campus following spring break [view email]
March 10, 2020: Community Health Task Force meets
March 9, 2020: Downloadable, printable and sharable CDC fact sheets added to the University Preparedness and Response and Additional Online Resources pages
March 6, 2020: University communication to all international students and scholars providing travel precautions and advisories ahead of possible international spring break travel [view email]
March 5, 2020: Acting President Ruby L. Perry issues an update on the university’s response to coronavirus concerns, including the creation of the university’s Community Health Task Force and the launch of the Coronavirus Resources website [view email]
March 5, 2020: University launches coronavirus resources microsite [read more]
March 3, 2020: Community Health Task Force convenes
Feb. 27, 2020: Dr. Darnita Hill, M.D., Student Health Services, issues a flu precautions health advisory to the campus community [view email]