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University of North Carolina, Wilmington issued the following announcement on Dec. 22.

All unvaccinated students, faculty and staff who are living, learning or working on campus for the spring 2022 semester will need to participate in return-to-campus testing before coming to campus for the first time in January.

People must show:  

• Proof of vaccination* or 
• Proof of a previous positive test in the past 90 days* or 
• Proof of a negative COVID test within the past 5 days 
• OR get tested on campus before you move in, attend class or begin work 

*If you have already submitted proof of vaccination or a previous positive test, you do not need to do so again. Those who already have their information on file will receive a clearance letter before class begins. 

Submit Vaccination Records to Student Health 

Students, faculty and staff who have not yet submitted their vaccination records or previous positive test results can email a copy to coronavirus@uncw.edu or drop one off at any of the testing sites.  

• Residential students received email instructions from Housing and Residence Life.  
• Students living off campus, faculty and staff who have not already submitted their information should email it before they arrive on campus or bring it to one of the testing sites.  
• Emailed information must be received by noon the day before you arrive on campus to receive a clearance letter emailed to you before you arrive. Those arriving over the weekend will need to submit their information by Friday at noon.  

Return-to-Campus Testing will occur in Warwick Ballroom 4 

• Tuesday, January 4 from 1-4:30 p.m. 
• Wednesday, January 5 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. 
• Thursday, January 6 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. 
• Friday, January 7 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, January 8 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
• Sunday, January 9 from 1-6 p.m. 

Please allow at least 45 minutes to be tested and receive your result and your clearance letter.  

Surveillance Testing 

Surveillance testing starts on Monday, January 10 and will serve as return-to-campus testing for those who arrive January 10 or later. Surveillance testing is Monday-Thursday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. in Warwick Ballroom 4 and Veterans Hall, Room 1012.  

Omicron Variant  

As information about the Omicron variant develops, we will continue to assess local, state and national conditions and adjust our protocols as necessary. The university’s leadership team will continue to consider several factors when making decisions to alter COVID-19 guidance, including CDC, NCDHHS and UNC System policies; the level of transmission in North Carolina; and the overall vaccination rate in our state. Before returning to campus in January, please review your campus inboxes, the UNCW homepage and Best for the Nest for updates. 

If you have any questions, please email coronavirus@uncw.edu. 

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