See the latest updates and information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, including a list of University contact information at semo.edu/covid19.
Southeast Missouri State University is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our campus community. We’re working to monitor the coronavirus pandemic as we move forward in providing a quality academic experience and personal support for our students on campus.
Confirmed Cases:
Daily data on confirmed reported cases of students and employees.
COVID-19 Testing:
Information regarding testing, contact tracing, and what to do if you suspect you have COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who has.
Spring Classes:
Southeast is holding in-person classes and has made updates to the spring academic calendar. Additional online and flexible course offerings are also available.
As of January 22, 2021
Dear Redhawk Community,
I hope everyone enjoyed their winter break. On Monday we begin a new semester, and we will all be back on campus together.
Welcome back! I always look forward to everyone returning to campus. We have such a strong and resilient community and you have demonstrated that day after day over the past year. I am so proud of how we have taken care of each other and protected one another during these challenging times.
As we all return to campus, I want to provide some updates and reminders regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Face coverings are required on campus and social distancing guidelines are still in place.
The Protect the Nest plan has been updated. Every section has been updated or reviewed, and we have even added some new sections. Here are some highlights:
Guidance and information about COVID-19 has been voluminous and rapidly changing in the new year. It is a constant challenge trying to determine how much information to share and when in such a dynamic environment. Our approach to dealing with this challenge is to:
Thank you again for all that you have done and continue to do to keep the Redhawk community safe. I too have felt what has been referred to as “COVID fatigue.” However, we must remain vigilant. Vaccines are now available and being distributed across the country and within our community. I am hopeful and optimistic for the future. For now, we must stay the course and support each other.
I am so glad to have everyone back on campus and excited for the new Redhawks joining us. Let’s have a great semester.
Best,
President Vargas
Wash your hands for 40-60 seconds with soap and water. Avoid touching your face. Maintain a six-foot distance from others and wear a face covering if you can’t. Cover your cough or sneeze.
Southeast has a team working to create plans and guidelines to protect the health and well-being of our community. For more information, contact the task force team or email covid19@semo.edu.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Special Collections and Archives on Tuesday, Nov. 10 will unveil a new digital collection, “Documenting the Pandemic: Stories from Southeast,” which includes campus and community members’ experiences amid the COVID-19 pandemic. To help build a vital historical narrative of what life was like for people in a pandemic world, Southeast students, [...]
Family Weekend and Homecoming Festivities – two of Southeast Missouri State University’s signature fall traditions – are being canceled this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This follows the announcement last week that football games scheduled for both weekends were canceled as a result of the Ohio Valley Conference’s decision to postpone fall competition and [...]
The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Board of Presidents announced that fall competition and championships in the sports of football, men’s and women’s cross country, women’s soccer and women’s volleyball will be postponed due to the concerns and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision also includes the fall competitive schedules for men’s and women’s golf and [...]
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10-30-20 Video Message to Campus Community from President Vargas
10-27-20 Letter to Faculty from Provost
10-2-20 Letter to Campus Community from President Vargas
9-26-20 Letter to Campus Community from President Vargas
8-21-20 Letter to Students from the Dean of Students
8-20-20 Letter to Faculty, Staff from President Vargas
8-18-20 Letter to Students from President Vargas
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7-20-20 Protect the Nest Guide
7-10-20 Face Coverings Required at Southeast Beginning July 13
6-23-20 Update to Students, Families from President Vargas
6-22-20 Update to Campus Community from President Vargas
5-27-20 Update from President Vargas
5-8-20 Student CARES Act Funding
5-8-20 Update from President Vargas
5-6-20 Spring 2020 Textbook Return Options, Information on Summer Texbooks, Course
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4-15-20 Provost's Letter to Students Regarding Grade Options
4-9-20 President Vargas Provides COVID-19 Updates
4-2-20 Letter to Greek Chapter Presidents
4-2-20 President Vargas Delivers Message Regarding Spring 2020 Commencement
3-30-20 Letter to Students from President Vargas
3-30-20 Opportunity to Request a Staff Mentor
3-26-20 Parking, Room and Board Fees Through Remainder of Spring Semester
3-22-20 Campus Update to Alumni from President Vargas
3 20-20 Letter to Illinois Residence Life Students
3-20-20 Transitioning to Telework and Limited On-Site Campus Presence
3-18-20 Greek Life Information
3-18-20 Housing Move-Out Information
3-18-20 Instruction, Campus Services Update
3-16-20 Letter from President Vargas
3-16-20 Employment Leave Guidelines
3-13-20 COVID-19 Campus Update
3-13-20 Letter to Deans, Department Chairs from Provost
3-13-20 Letter to Faculty from Provost
3-12-20 Southeast to Suspend In-Person Classes March 23-27
3-10-20 Preparedness Update
3-4-20: Travel Restrictions
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