Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Mississippi University for Women continues our commitment to a safe and healthy campus environment by promoting health and wellness protocols, personal responsibility, and compassion for others. Each member of the campus community plays a critical role in keeping individuals and the campus safe.

Symptoms & Exposure

Individuals should not attend class or enter public spaces on campus if they are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19. Before attending class or entering public spaces, individuals experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 should be tested. Students and employees may test through a health care provider or through a home self-test kit. Testing services are provided free of charge by the Campus Health Center.

Classroom Wellness

Traditional spaces will be utilized and standard capacity can be expected for face-to-face classes as we work to meet the demand for these courses. Instructors interested in locations that would offer more spacing should work with academic leadership to address those requests. Non-attendance does not relieve the student of the responsibility of completing all course requirements.

All courses must be taught though their published delivery method. Courses may be moved to remote delivery for limited periods of time should it be deemed necessary. Students should be prepared to learn in an online or remote environment if it were to become necessary.

Meetings & Events

Events and meetings are no longer restricted by Covid-19 guidelines. Groups and individuals are permitted to host meetings in-person and should use best judgment in determining meeting modality. Participants are encouraged to take personal responsibility for their space and employ practices that the promote health and wellness of the community.

Mental Health Resources

Student Resources

The MUW Counseling Center is available to provide a wide range of free services to currently enrolled students. Staffed by well-trained mental health professionals, the center can assist through in person and virtual counseling sessions. The MUW Counseling Center is located on the corner of 11th Street and 4th Avenue. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and counselors are on-call for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Faculty/Staff Resources

MUW benefits-eligible employees and members of their households are covered under the Humana Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Work-Life Services Benefit at no cost to the employee. The services provided are available to help you and your household members manage everyday life issues that can affect you at home and work. They offer assistance and counseling in person or by telephone, a variety of resources for health and wellness as well as numerous referral services, and it’s all confidential. Follow the link for Humana’s contact information and to learn more about this benefit:

Travel

Unless traveling to an area with a travel restriction, normal travel procedures apply, and individuals traveling should be aware of the conditions that exist at their destination. Travelers should adhere to international travel guidelines published by the CDC and contact the Campus Health Center if there are questions.

Travel Guidance

Communication

Any health protocols adopted by the University should be considered institutional directives and are not subject to the discretion of individuals or individual units. The campus community is encouraged to check these guidelines regularly as they are subject to change. When changes occur, campus will be made aware through official means of communication.

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Be Wise to Win

We are so excited to have you back on campus this fall. The W OWLS family is strongly encouraging everyone who is eligible to get your COVID-19 vaccination. Not only will you be keeping yourself and those around you healthy, you will also be able to participate in our Be Wise to Win incentive program to win awesome prizes.

There are several ways to participate:

     1. Receive your Covid-19 College Challenge T-shirt

     2.  Apply for a fall residence hall credit

     3.  Enter the student and employee drawings

T-shirts

Partially and fully vaccinated students, faculty, and staff are eligible for this Be Wise to Win vaccine incentive, while supplies last.*

T-shirts can be picked up from Cochran Hall (4th floor) during business hours. 

Residence Hall Credit

Fully vaccinated residential students are eligible for this Be Wise to Win vaccine incentive.* To apply for this $500 fall credit, please submit a copy of your vaccination card to the Office of Housing and Residence Life by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Students who submitted proof of vaccination at move-in should email the housing office to confirm their interest in this incentive. Students can submit for this incentive through September 24, 2021. 

Drawings

Partially and fully vaccinated students, faculty, and staff are eligible for this Be WISE to Win vaccine incentive. Both student and employee contest submissions are managed through the Student Life Campus Labs secure portal and your submission is used only for the purposes of the contest.

The contest begins August 16, 2021 at 12 p.m. CST and ends September 24, 2021 at 12 p.m. CST. Drawing time and dates are 12 p.m. CST on September 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2021. Only entries received prior to the drawing time and dates will be considered.

Enter To Win Drawings

Drawing FAQs

• What are the dates of the contest? The contest begins August 16, 2021 at 12 p.m. CST and ends September 24, 2021 at 12 p.m. CST. 
• When are the prize drawings? Drawing time and dates are 12 p.m. CST on September 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2021.  Only entries received prior to the drawing time and dates will be considered.
• Who is eligible?  This contest is open to all currently enrolled MUW students for Fall 2021 and benefits-eligible Faculty and Staff who have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccination.  Individuals who are not vaccinated at the beginning of the contest may enter once they receive a vaccine.  
• I am a benefits eligible employee but also enrolled as a student.  Can I enter both incentive contests? No, employees may only enter the employee contest.
• How do I enter?  Complete the online form and upload your vaccination card. Students follow this link to enter: https://muw.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/495968.  Employees follow this link to enter:  https://muw.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/496144. Both student and employee contest submissions are managed through the Student Life Campus Labs secure portal and your submission is used only for the purposes of the contest.
• How many times can I enter and win, and can I select my prize?  You may only enter one time and your name will remain in the weekly drawings unless you win.  There is only one prize per entrant. Students will select the drawing(s) they wish to enter. Employees will be entered for all employee prizes.  Winners will be removed from future drawings.
• How will I be notified if I win and how do I get my prize? Winners will be notified within 7 days of the drawing by Student Affairs (students) or the Office of Human Resources (employees) and instructed where to pick up prizes. The University will not substitute or swap your prize for other listed prizes.  All tangible prizes MUST be picked up on campus in person, and prizes not claimed within 30 days of notification will be forfeited.
• Will it be announced that I won?  Winners will be announced each week.  If the winners provide permission for disclosure, their name and prize may be announced publicly on MUW social media.  Otherwise, winners will be announced in general terms, i.e. a faculty member in the College of Business and Professional Studies wins AirPods or a junior in Nursing wins free tuition.  
• How do I get vaccinated? Free vaccinations are available to all members of the campus community. If you are interested in receiving a free COVID-19 vaccine on campus, please call the Campus Health Center at 662-329-7289. For more information and if you have questions, please visit MSDH's site at: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,420,976.html.
• What if I am not able to receive the vaccination?  Individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to documented religious or medical reasons may fill out an exemption/declination form and also be entered to win prizes.  Students should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and employees should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request the form.  Individuals will need to upload the exemption/declination form with supporting documentation in place of vaccine proof.   

*Individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to documented religious or medical reasons may still participate. Students should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and employees should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

**Students receiving tuition credit will have their student account credited. Any scholarship awarded is subject to all applicable federal and state laws and may be subject to reduction based upon applicable scholarship or financial aid limits.