ZagOn 2020-2021

February 11, 2021

• Published latest COVID-19 Newsletter from the Kent Porterfield, Vice Provost for Student Affairs. 
• Updated COVID-19 Dashboard formatting and added test type information.

January 27, 2021

• Published latest COVID-19 Newsletter from the Kent Porterfield, Vice Provost for Student Affairs. 
• Added page with latest Vaccination information.

January 12, 2021

• Added announcements from Kent Porterfield and Susan Lee with important information for Spring Semester return for graduate and law students. 

January 8, 2021

• Added announcements from Kent Porterfield with important information for Spring Semester return for undergraduate students. 

December 30

• Added announcements from President McCulloh regarding guidance for Spring Semester 2021 for undergraduate students and for graduate and law students. 

December 16

• Published latest COVID-19 Newsletter from the Kent Porterfield, Vice Provost for Student Affairs. 

December 15

• Added new Spring Return to Campus Guides for new students.
• Added announcement from the Provost with an Update to Undergraduate Academic Calendar for Spring 2021.

December 7

• Updated FAQs with information about Spring Semester.

November 18

• Added a page and video with Thanksgiving Break Guidance.
• Published latest COVID-19 Newsletter from the Kent Porterfield, Vice Provost for Student Affairs. 

November 16

• Added Spring Semester Plans Announcement from Provost González.

November 13

• Added Updated Guidance Concerning Thanksgiving & Holiday Pre-Departure.

November 9

• Added announcement regarding Preparation for Thanksgiving Departure from Campus.

October 29

• Added information regarding the modified Spring 2021 Academic Calendar to New & Returning Student FAQs.

October 21

• Published latest COVID-19 Newsletter from the Kent Porterfield, Vice Provost for Student Affairs. 

October 14

• Posted Important Message from President McCulloh, with accompanying video.
• Published latest COVID-19 Newsletter from the Kent Porterfield, Vice Provost for Student Affairs. 

October 6

• Published the first COVID-19 Newsletter, with information on how the University is managing in the era of COVID-19.
• Updated FAQ "I plan to leave Spokane County for Thanksgiving, will I receive a refund for housing & dining plans?" to the New & Returning Students FAQ page.
• Added FAQ pages for Student Quarantine and Student Isolation.

October 2

• Updated FAQ "Does the fall semester end after Thanksgiving? What if I travel home for Thanksgiving?" to the New & Returning Students FAQ page

September 25

• Updated COVID-19 Dashboard with weekly data from student testing, including cumulative tests, positives from tests, and infection rates.

September 18

Added the following updates about Alumni Reunions to the Alumni, Donors and Friends FAQ page:

• "Gold Club | Class of 1970 50th Reunion (2020)"
• "Alumni Reunion Weekend (2020)"

September 11

• Added message: COVID-19 Testing from Kent Porterfield, Vice Provost for Student Affairs.

September 3

• Published COVID-19 Dashboard, Testing & Contact Tracing page. 

August 21

• Added question and answer "Are there any exceptions?" to the Dining & Meal Plans page
• Updated the answer to "What will happen if I violate University policies?" in the Other common questions group on the New & Returning Students page

August 20

• Posted Off-Campus Student Guide and related message to students about the guide from President McCulloh.
• Added message: Gonzaga COVID-19 Testing for Fall Semester from Eric Baldwin, Assistant Vice-President, Student Affairs and Dean of Student Wellbeing & Healthy Living.

August 19

• Added video: Important Message Regarding Social Gatherings & Parties from President McCulloh.
• Updated FAQ: Are students required to self-quarantine prior to arriving to Gonzaga? Should they be tested before arriving? in Top FAQs.
• Updated FAQs: Will Gonzaga be providing COVID-19 testing? and How will the university handle contact tracing? on the Health and Safety FAQ  page.
• Added FAQs for students and employees regarding whether building access will be restricted as a means of providing contact tracing.

August 12

• Added: Important Message to Gonzaga Students & Families: COVID-19 Notice & Acknowledgment Request" from President McCulloh.
• Added the following to Questions for New Students group on the New & Returning Students page:
  • My student is not living on campus anymore, but will be living locally and attending classes in person. What is their New Student Orientation check-in date?
  • My student is not living on campus anymore, but will be living locally and attending classes in person. Is their New Student Orientation in-person or virtual?
  • I want to attend classes remotely but want to attend New Student Orientation in-person, or I want to attend classes in-person but want to attend New Student Orientation remotely.
•  Added the following questions and answers to the Other Common Questions group on the New & Returning Students page:
  • Will the Rudolf Fitness Center be open this fall?
  • What should I do if I change my plan for Fall semester?

August 10

Updated the following in the International Students FAQ:

• Updated If I am unable to arrive on campus in time for classes to begin and I do not want to defer my start, do I have the option to begin my first semester of courses for Fall 2020 online?
• Updated How will courses be held this fall?
• Updated What will Fall 2020 International Student Orientation look like?
• Updated When I arrive on campus for Fall 2020, do I need to go into quarantine?
• Added When I arrive at the Spokane airport after traveling into the US, how will I get to campus?
• Updated How will I know if there is a travel restriction into the US?

August 7

• Added Important Message to Gonzaga Students: Graduate & Law Student Arrival and Return to Gonzaga Guide from President McCulloh.
• Added Student Arrival and Return to Gonzaga Guide (Graduate & Law Version).

August 4

• Added FAQ page for Dining & Meal Plans.
• Updated answer to "Since many classes will include a remote learning component, will Gonzaga offer tuition or other refunds and discounts?" in the Tuition & Finances group on the New & Returning Students page.
• Added question "Does Gonzaga have a plan for on-campus work study students whose jobs have been affected by COVID? How is the work study program impacted if classes go online-only?" in the Tuition & Finances group on the New & Returning Students page.

July 31

• Added Important Message to Gonzaga Students: Undergraduate Student Arrival and Return to Gonzaga Guide from President McCulloh.
• Added Student Arrival and Return to Gonzaga Guide (Undergraduate Version).
• Added Town Hall Webinar Recordings.

July 28

• Added Important Message to Students and Families Regarding Plan for Fall 2020 Reopening
• Updated "Since many classes will include a remote learning component, will Gonzaga offer tuition or other refunds and discounts?" in the Tuition and Finances group on the New & Returning Students FAQ page.

July 24
Added Message from President McCulloh Regarding Plans for Fall Semester 2020 to Announcements & Messages

July 23
Updated the following in the Health and Safety FAQ:

• Updated "If I am unable to arrive on campus in time for classes to begin and I do not want to defer my start, do I have the option to begin my first semester of courses for Fall 2020 online?"
• Added "Can I defer attending admission to Gonzaga until Spring or Fall 2021 and still keep my scholarship?".

July 20
Updated the following in the Health and Safety FAQ:

• "Should I wear a mask?" and "Will PPE be supplied for students and employees?" updates to note that one mask will be supplied for students.
• "Are there confirmed cases of COVID-19 on campus?" updated to reflect one confirmed case as of July 17, 2020.

July 17

• Added Message from President McCulloh Regarding Ongoing Planning and Communications
• Updated "Should I wear a mask?" in the Health and Safety FAQ to note that masks are required on campus, per the Governor's order.

July 16
Added the following to the Questions About Housing & Residence Life page:

• "Will Plant Services deliver stored items to rooms prior to move-in?"
• "Will students and parents be able to adjust their student’s assigned move-in date and time to avoid conflict with other summer plans, or if they have already made travel arrangements?"
• "If the university goes online after Thanksgiving, will library and other academic support services still be available to students if they remain on campus?"
• "If I am required to quarantine/isolate, will I be able to bring my Emotional Support Animal to the quarantine/isolation room?"

July 7

• Added links to New Zags Hotline page.
• Added links to Return to Campus plan and training resources for employees.  ( GU login required)

July 1
Added FAQ pages for International Students and University Events.

June 11-12
Updates to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

• Added "Is Pre-Orientation registration open?" in the Questions for New Students group on the New & Returning Students page.
• Added questions related to scheduling events and contacting Gonzaga University Event Services Team (GUEST) in the Employees Returning to Campus page.
• Added Alumni, Donors, and Friends page.
• Added Housing and Residence Life page

June 3
Added Important Message from President McCulloh Regarding Fall Semester 2020. View versions for:

• Undergraduate Students and Families
• Faculty, Staff, and Administrators  ( GU login required)

April 27
Added Fall 2020 announcement to students & families.