COVID-19

To:  Faculty, Staff and Students:

The university continues to monitor information and guidelines on the COVID-19 pandemic from state and national health agencies and to enact policies and procedures that help ensure the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff and our campus communities.

In response to new directives from Gov. John Bel Edwards today, Northwestern will […]

March 15, COVID-19 Update

 Dear Faculty and Staff:

The safety and health of our students, faculty, staff and campus communities is clearly our highest priority as we continue to closely monitor the rapidly evolving situations related to the COVID-19 outbreak.  We are dedicated to providing you with information about coronavirus, recommended prevention measures for individuals and […]

Northwestern State University’s NSU’s Wellness, Recreation and Activities Center will abide by Gov. John Bel Edwards’ public health directive intended to curtail the spread of COVID-19 and will close at the end of business hours March 16. The WRAC will remain closed through April 13 when the governor will reevaluate the state public health situation at which time the measures could be extended.

Northwestern State University is partnering with local, state and federal public health departments to keep the campus community informed about the coronavirus and the measures individuals should take to stay healthy.

Northwestern State University has cancelled or postponed several large events in the wake Gov. John Bel Edwards’ March 13 proclamation to halt gatherings of more than 250 people until April 13.

In response to the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, Northwestern State University will suspend all in-person classes effective at the end of the day Friday, March 13, and transition to online instruction and other remote learning alternatives beginning Thursday, March 19.

Northwestern State University First Lady Jennifer Maggio announced that the open house planned at the Dr. Arnold R. Kilpatrick President’s Home, set for Friday, March 13, has been postponed.

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As of March 9, NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio suspended all international travel/study abroad programs planned for the semester.

Northwestern State University’s Health Services Office is seeking donations of alcohol-based hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes to make available to students through the NSU Food Pantry. The items are part of NSU’s efforts to prepare for and prevent the possible spread of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus.