All UNCSA faculty, staff and students are eligible to be vaccinated.

No. Per UNC System guidance, UNCSA will not require a COVID-19 vaccination at this time. Any student, faculty or staff member can voluntarily report they are vaccinated. Students, faculty and staff without proof of vaccination will be required to get tested for COVID-19 weekly.

Yes. According to the CDC, it’s important for everyone to continue using all the tools available to help stop this pandemic. 

Yes. The Pfizer vaccine is approved for ages 12 and older and the FDA has granted full approval for COVID-19 vaccine. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine is approved for ages 18 and older, according to the NCDHHS website.

There are no plans to offer on-campus vaccination events at this time.

You can voluntarily report your vaccination status in order to have a representation of the vaccination status on campus.

No. UNCSA is not responsible for determining or verifying eligibility for vaccination; it is up to the individual and NCDHHS.

Students are not required to wear masks when in a residence hall room with only a roommate. Students are permitted one visitor who is also a UNCSA student per single-occupancy bedroom in their dorm room and must be masked and socially distanced. Refer to Residential and Housing COVID-related information. 

Report Community Health Standards violations

No. You are not required to wear a mask when you are outside with no person within 6 feet, although you must carry your face covering in case others enter the space.

Performance and production protocols are determined within each arts school. Visit Conservatory & Academic section of SafeCampus for more information about your school or contact your dean.

Use this form to report violations of the UNCSA Community Health Standards.

 Report Community Health Standards violations

Use this form to report violations of the UNCSA Community Health Standards.

 Report Community Health Standards violations

Masks are not required when alone in an office. If other people are present, a mask is required (even if there is plexiglass). 

Masks are not required when alone in an office. If other people are present, a mask is required (even if there is plexiglass). 

Face coverings or masks should cover your nose and mouth and be secured to the head. They should have two or more layers and be tight-fitting. Refer to the face covering guidance.

Use this form to report violations of the UNCSA Community Health Standards.

 Report Community Health Standards violations

If students have an underlying health condition that puts you at higher risk or any other challenges, please complete the Student Challenges form from Student Affairs. A staff member will work with your arts and  academic faculty, and you assist with other challenges.

Faculty requesting a health accommodation should contact Human Resources (HR) regarding their return to work. Each request will be reviewed by HR and the Office of the Provost on a case-by-case basis, as governed by applicable laws and policy. 

Staff who have concerns about returning to campus during the COVID-19 pandemic that are related to an underlying health condition,  may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation depending on their circumstances. Each request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, as governed by applicable laws and policy. 

Performance and production protocols are determined within each arts school. Visit Conservatory & Academic section for more information about your school or contact your dean.

Spring COVID-19 Protocols (PDF)

Visit Conservatory & Academic section for more information about your school or contact your dean.

Spring COVID-19 Protocols (PDF)

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

The medical community is still learning about how COVID-19 affects people. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment.

Illness due to COVID-19 is general mild, especially for children and young adults. However, it can cause serious illness: Around 1 out of every 5 people who catch COVID-19 need hospital care. It appears that older persons and persons with pre-existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease, cancer or diabetes) develop serious illness more often than others.

Maintain at least 6 feet distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Frequently wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your face. Practice good respiratory hygiene and remember to cover your coughs and sneezes with your flexed elbow or tissue. Do not share food or drinks. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. If surfaces are dirty, clean them prior to disinfection.

CDC Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19

The NC Department of Health and Human Services is asking people if they leave home to:

• Wear a cloth face covering.
• Wait 6 feet apart. Avoid close contact.
• Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer.

The agency also recommends these masks for caregivers of people infected with the virus. A surgical mask cannot prevent you from becoming infected with the virus. The CDC does not recommend N95 respirators for use, except for health care workers. There is a worldwide shortage of N95 masks, and if healthcare providers can’t get them to care for sick patients, it puts them and our communities at risk.

The “incubation period” means the time between catching the virus and beginning to have symptoms of the disease. Most estimates of the incubation period for COVID-19 range from 1-14 days, most commonly around five days.

Both quarantine and isolation keeps people away from other people. The CDC defines it as:

• Quarantine keeps someone who was in close contact with someone has COVID-19 away from others.
• Isolation keeps someone who is sick or tested positive for COVID-19 without symptoms away from others, even in their own home.

CDC Reference: COVID-19: Quarantine vs. Isolation (PDF)