While it’s no secret that the efforts put forth by much of the country to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus have negatively impacted college students nationwide, it is important for ETSU students to recognize that there are still resources available to them during these troubled times.

A great place to seek up-to-date information is ETSU’s recently launched Coronavirus webpage, which is committed to keeping students, faculty and staff updated on recent developments and potential changes in operations. It also offers links to helpful videos and resources for ETSU students attempting to navigate through the crisis.

For those who are currently unable to pay for basic needs, such as housing or food, ETSU is offering small grants on a case-by-case basis. ETSU is asking students with no other means of aid available to them make a request via a CARE report. 

These are very stressful times for everyone, and college students will never be an exception to stress. The ETSU Counseling Center is still open on a virtual, tele-counseling basis, and can be reached at 423-439-3333 or contacted via email at counselingcenter@etsu.edu. 

The University Health Clinic is still available to provide health and medical care to ETSU students. They can be contacted at 423-439-4225.

Additionally, if you believe you may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus and are experiencing symptoms, ETSU Health has recently opened a testing and collection site for the coronavirus. Pre-registration for testing is mandatory. Call 423-433-6110 for pre-screening.

Joe Sherlin, vice president for Student Life and Enrollment, is thanking students for their diligence, patience and cooperation and asks that any ETSU student with the availability and accessibility to do so take the COVID-19 Student Needs Survey. The results of this survey will be used as a guide for ETSU’s future decisions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the University’s response to it. 

ETSU President Brian Noland held a virtual Facebook conference on Monday morning to discuss and answer submitted questions pertaining to the University’s stance moving forward.

“I want to encourage [all students] to take advantage of the resources here at the university,” Noland said during his virtual conference.

Noland also cautioned students and their families to practice social distancing as much as possible. 

“Please do all that you can to keep each other safe,” he said. “Be mindful of social distancing, and be mindful of your role to flatten the curve.”