This is a fluid time for our country and our campus. Our success this year will require cooperation, flexibility, patience and the ability to adapt. As a compassionate university, we will work together—everyone doing their part. Let’s be healthy together for a safe return to campus in the 2020-2021 academic year.
From daily screenings to social distancing. See the steps we’re taking to keep our campus healthy.
Courses will be on campus, online or a hybrid of both to accommodate students’ needs and preferences.
More about class options
Sign our community pledge and learn about health & wellness resources available to you.
More about campus wellbeing
Learn more about our how we plan to make residence life and campus dining a safe and healthy experience.
More about Campus & Res Life
Learn more about health and wellness precautions we are taking to keep our campus community safe.
Spalding-branded masks will be distributed to residential students at move-in and first-year students at Engage. All current students are encouraged to join us from 11 am – 1 pm on August 24 for the 99.7 DJX Campus Crash where we will be giving away Spalding masks while supplies last. The Campus Store will also sell Spalding masks.
Classes will be offered in three primary formats – in-person, online and a hybrid of those two. See the University Catalog for details on your courses.
Because most of our courses are offered in six-week sessions instead of full semesters, we have the flexibility to quickly adjust classes during a term or before the next term. See the 2020-2021 Academic Calendar.
Web cameras
Web cameras will stream every in-person class, meaning that any student who prefers to or needs to participate from home will be able to do so. If public health conditions make it necessary to move in-person classes fully online, we will do that.
Technology
For tech support or to request access to technology, contact IT at techsupport@spalding.edu and 502-873-4547 with technology questions.
Do your part. Join the Spalding Promise.
We ask every member of our community to do your part to keep yourself and others healthy. We can get through this together and have a wonderful experience by following the University’s guidelines and taking part in the Spalding Promise—our community pledge for being healthy together at Spalding. (Students, faculty and staff must sign the pledge located in your Spalding portal.)
Health and Wellness Resources
Our health and counseling services have adapted to better serve students during the pandemic. The Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS) has implemented teletherapy so students can receive services from the comfort of their dorm room or home. The Eagle Care Clinic will offer telehealth and office visits by appointment, with drive-through flu shots planned for this fall.
Residence Life
All students living in the residence halls will have a room to themselves while only being charged the less expensive double-occupancy rate. Hand sanitizer will be available on every floor, and we will be implementing safety measures for social distancing, mask-wearing and virtual meetings as well as limiting guests. Learn more about our guidelines for the residence halls.
Dining
All dining will include grab-and-go items. The Café will have rotating live cooking stations and limited seating so that diners will be able to eat six feet apart from other patrons. The Campus store will have ready-to-eat and reheatable items for purchase.
Café Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 10:30 – 2:00 (lunch); 3:00 – 7:00 (dinner)
Friday: 10:30 – 2:00 (lunch only)
Saturday: Café is closed. Grab-and-go available at the Campus store.
Sunday: 10:30 – 2:00 (brunch or omelet station)
