Operating Plan
General Operations
Vaccinations and Boosters
The vaccination FAQs describe who must be vaccinated, where to obtain a vaccination and how to inform JMU of your vaccination status in a confidential manner.
- Specific vaccine information for students is here. You can also find details on submitting vaccination documentation.
- Specific vaccine information for faculty and staff is here. You can find information on vaccine documentation and reporting here.
Due to public health benefits to the JMU and local communities, JMU expects everyone to receive a COVID-19 booster shot when they are eligible.
Those who have received the booster shot are well-protected against developing symptomatic illness and would be unlikely to need to use medical resources. Data from clinical trials showed that a booster shot increased the immune response in trial participants with up-to-date vaccines. With an increased immune response, people should have improved protection against getting infected with COVID-19. Clinical trials have also shown that a booster shot helped prevent severe disease. These benefits to the individual and the community highlight the rationale for this expectation.
Click here information on obtaining your booster.
Food and Dining Services
The FAQ’s contained in this section pertain to JMU Dining Facilities.
Housekeeping and Facilities
This section includes enhanced Facility and Housekeeping protocols and advice on maintaining personal workplaces to help mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Masks
Masks are required in indoor spaces on owned or leased university property. Information on selecting a mask from the CDC is available online.
Quarantine and Isolation
Quarantine and isolation are strategies used to prevent transmission of COVID-19. There are specific requirements for employees and students related to quarantine and isolation.
- Isolation and quarantine information for employees is here.
- Isolation and quarantine information for students is here.
Public Events
There are specific requirements for some public events, including athletic events and arts performances.
Testing
There are specific requirements for employees and students related to COVID-19 testing.
Employee Operations
Guiding Principles
JMU’s employee guidelines are intended to be aligned and consistent with local and state guidance. JMU will also follow recommendations from the federal government including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Commonwealth of Virginia, including the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), the Department of Human Resource Management, and Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH).
Exposure
If you have been exposed to COVID-19, follow these steps to determine your quarantine requirements.
Illness Protocols
If you experience symptoms associated with COVID-19, this section will provide the steps you need to take.
Testing Positive
If you have tested positive for COVID-19, follow these steps to determine your isolation requirements.
Requirements for Exceptions and Exemptions
Employees who are seeking an exception to a university requirement or policy related to COVID-19 should email COVID19employee@jmu.edu. Your request will be reviewed, and you will receive a response within two business days.
Travel
Refer to this section for information on state travel for employees.
Vaccinations
Information on employee vaccination requirements is available online. You can also find details on reporting your vaccination status.
Weekly Screening Tests
Employees who have not been vaccinated must participate in weekly screening tests.
Student Operations
Academic Support Services
Resources for students who would like additional support with classes are available here.
Attendance
Questions about class attendance are addressed here.
Exposure
Students who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 should follow the guidelines here.
Positive Tests
Resources related to testing positive for COVID-19 are available here.
Quarantine and Isolation
There are specific requirements for students related to quarantine and isolation.
- Quarantine and isolation information for students living on campus is here.
- Quarantine and isolation information for students living off campus is here.
Vaccinations
Information on student vaccination requirements is available online. You can also find details on submitting vaccination documentation.
