General
Wingate, N.C.----The past few weeks have been challenging for everyone as we go through this global pandemic. Wingate students are finishing the semester at home and we want to be as helpful as possible. Below are all of the resources provided by the university, from the calendar and academic resources, to counseling and mental health tips.
Academic Calendar
- The University will continue to follow the WU Spring Semester 2020 Academic Calendar for the rest of the semester.
- This means that Easter Friday (April 10) and the Monday after Easter (April 13) are University holidays for our students, faculty and staff.
- The Undergraduate Final Exam Schedule will be Wednesday, April 29, through Saturday, May 2, and Monday, May 4, through Tuesday, May 5.
- Faculty have been notified that classes should not be held during the designated times for finals.
- Read more in this letter from Nancy Randall, Vice Provost for Student Engagement.
Academic Resources
- Peer tutoring through the ARC will continue during this time over Zoom. Students can sign up for tutoring on TutorTrac (wingate.go-redrock.com), and will be sent instructions from their tutor on how to access the Zoom meeting. If students need help on how to set up a tutoring appointment, they may watch this YouTube video for more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3sParZCQuI&feature=youtu.be
- Any questions should be directed to Laura Parker at l.parker@wingate.edu.
- Supplemental Instruction (SI): SI will now take place as a "Conference" on the class Canvas page. Students should receive a communication from their SI leader about whether the time of the class SI sessions will be changing. Students can access the SI session on their class Canvas page under "Conferences" at the time the session is meant to start by clicking "Join." The SI Session should be set to record and can be accessed by students in the class for up to 14 days after the session has taken place. Any questions should be directed to either your class SI leader or to Laura Parker at l.parker@wingate.edu.
Writing Center
- Students (and faculty) can submit papers to this link for the Writing Center Canvas course. Any questions should be directed to Kevin Winchester at kwinches@wingate.edu.
Career Services
- Looking for help with your resume and cover letter, or looking for summer internships and jobs? Career Serivces can help!
- Career Services home page
- Email the department, or your resumes, to: careerhelp@wingate.edu
- Looking for summer internships? Visit the Internships and Career Services page in MyGate.
Commencement
- A decision will be made by April 15. Degrees will be conferred at the end of the semester, but it will be necessary to postpone the ceremony until a time it is safe to gather.
Counseling
Wellness At Home
- The Wingate Counseling Center presents Wellness At Home, a virtual support group for students to have a safe space to discuss, vent, and cope with the realities of Covid-19.
- This group will meet on Wednesdays and Fridays and is open to all students.
- Please contact kath.smith@wingate.edu for additional information.
Services
- Our counseling services are only available to students who live in North Carolina due to licensing laws. If you are out of state, we can assist you via email and/or with a brief phone consultation to end counseling and/or transfer to local services.
- If you are a new client looking for services, we are offering same-day consultation appointments over the phone to assess your needs and work with you on problem-solving the issue at hand. Each clinician will work with you on figuring out any phone follow-up meetings and referral to a local clinician if needed. Please email counseling@wingate.edu and include available times (EST) in the coming week and the best phone number to reach you.
Tips for Mental Health....
- As you experience anxiety, remember that it is natural and normal in situations like this. Also, it is normal to have some level of anxiety about having anxiety (funny how that works). Ironically, accepting anxiety and not letting the fear of it overwhelm you is one of the best ways to manage anxiety. When waves of coronavirus anxiety show up, notice and describe the experience to yourself or others without judgment. Resist the urge to escape or calm your fears by obsessively reading virus updates. Facing anxiety in the moment will lead to less anxiety over time.
- Reaching out to people you trust is one of the best ways to reduce anxiety, depression, loneliness, and boredom during social distancing, quarantine, and isolation. You can work to stay connected to others by creating group chats with friends and family, talk "face to face" with friends and loved ones using Skype or FaceTime, or Call SAMHSA's free 24-hour Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990, if you feel lonely or need support.
- For many of you, anxiety and fears about the coronavirus are compounding symptoms you have already been working to cope with. The coping skills that you have been developing are applicable in these situations as well. It can be easy to forget everything you have learned in times of panic, but it's important to remember the tried-and-true anxiety prevention and reduction strategies that work for you. Skills such as deep breathing and connecting to loved ones are helpful in multiple situations. Focus on what you can control to prevent obsessive, uncontrollable thoughts. Create a routine that has elements of your normal, daily life to avoid an overexposure to news and media that can perpetuate excessive thoughts and anxiety. We recommend limiting your exposure to coronavirus news to no more than 30 minutes per day.
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has guidance on managing mental health and coping during COVID-19 for children and caregivers.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has information on travel, media resources, and other research on COVID-19.
- SAMHSA has released a fact sheet that explains social distancing, quarantine, and isolation in the event of an infectious disease outbreak. It discusses feelings and thoughts that may arise during this time and suggests ways to cope and support oneself during such an experience.
- People who already are managing existing mental health conditions should prioritize self-care during difficult times and should contact their clinicians if they have questions or concerns. Wingate Counseling Center staff can be reached at counseling@wingate.edu or 704-233-8979 Mondays-Fridays from 9am-5pm. After hours, the campus community can contact Wingate Campus Safety at 704-233-8999 and Residence Life On Call staff number at 980-210-4950. To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Text "START" to 741-741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
- The final registration period was April 1st. The academic advising staff is reaching out to students who have not registered. Please encourage students to register as soon as possible or to contact their academic advisor or academic advising for assistance.
- For assistance:
- NaviGate
- academicadvising@wingate.edu
- To register for Summer 2020, please contact:
- registrar@wingate.edu
- academicadvising@wingate.edu
Federal Student Loans
- On March 13, 2020, the president announced that interest would be waived on all federally held student loans. To learn more, click on our FAQ page under Federal Student Loan.
Financial Planning
- Financial Planning Staff members are currently working remotely to continue processing financial aid information for students and families. In an effort to allow us to better serve you, we are requesting that you provide all information electronically to our office via Net Parter (aid.wingate.edu) or encrypted via email. We will not have access to faxed/mailed documents at this time. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at finaid@wingate.edu and we will do all we can to help you.
Grading Policies - Undergraduate:
- A student may withdraw from a course at any time prior to the day of the final exam.
- Upon receipt of the final grade (as posted in WinLINK), a student with a grade of "D" or better may withdraw from the course if formally requested of the Registrar by May 15, 2020.
- Upon receipt of the final grade, a student with a grade of "C-" or better may have that grade recorded as a "P" (indicating Pass) if formally requested of the Registrar by May 15, 2020.
Please note, undergraduates, that:
- A grade of "P" will not impact your grade point average positively or negatively.
- You do earn course credit with a grade of "P".
- Withdrawing from a class means you are losing those credits.
- Any grade of F will lower your grade point average.
- The U. S. Department of Education is awaiting final language from the CARES Act which was signed by President Trump this weekend. A separate email with information regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress and P/F grades will be sent to you from the Financial Planning Office as soon as final language is received.
- Contact your advisor or ACDC (Academic and Career Development Office atacademicadvising@wingate.edu) before you make any decisions based on these options.
Grading Policies - Graduate & Health Sciences:
- A student may withdraw from a course at any time prior to the day of the final exam
- Upon receipt of the final grade, a student with a grade of "C" or better may have that grade recorded as a "P" if formally requested of the Registrar by May 15, 2020
Housing Update
- The Express Checkout period officially ended this past Sunday. Thank you to all the students and families who signed up to check out from their spaces.
- If you still have belongings in your room and do NOT want the University to pack and store your belongings, please fill out this form. A member of the Residence Life staff will contact you directly to assess your needs.
- If you would like the University to pack and store your belongings, please fill out this form if you have not already done so.
Library - EKS Resources
- Check out the EKS Library for a comprehensive repository of virtual-learning resources. Find (free) online materials, hours for the Library's Virtual Reference Desk, the Online Writing Center link, and more. Got a question? Ethel's got answers!
- EKS Library Resources
- Reference Consultations remain available (over Zoom).
- Stay tuned to Ethel's Social Media accounts for updates regarding resources.
- Facebook - Ethel K Smith Library
- Twitter - @ekslibrary
- Instagram - ekslibrary
- Access to Union County Public Library resources for Wingate University Community:
- The UCPL is holding its stance of allowing Wingate University Community members access to it's resources including online digital streaming resources!
- To apply online for a UCPL card/access please fill out this form using your wingate.edu email address!
- Additionally, the UCPL is examining the idea of some procedure for requesting and picking up material. Once this procedure is completed and advertised, a link to that avenue will be posted.
Lyceums
- Wingate will be offering online lyceums for seniors graduating in May and August. We will also be working with them to ensure that this requirement is met. These students should check their email for announcements of upcoming online lyceums and further information.
Pawprint
- Open during normal business hours
- Shipping address 102 West Wilson Street, Wingate, NC 28174
- Can continue to store materials as needed.
- Students can request a change of address from individual companies (e.g., mobile phone companies, magazine subscriptions)
- USPS can offer a forwarding option for material for a fee of $1.05 -- USPS – Forward
- Students who want packages delivered to a home address should visit a local USPS to submit a change of address and email pawprint@wingate.edu with your new address.
Questions
Remember that you can find answers to some frequently asked questions by clicking on the green button on our special coronavirus webpage. Or contact our call center at 704-233-8663 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Refunds/Reimbursem*nts
- Financial relief depends on individual circ*mstances: scholarship award, financial aid and type of payment plan.
- The University continues to review the complex financial impacts for residential students. Additional information will be shared before April 24.
- If you are having a financial hardship, please contact the Business Office at 704-233-8211.
Wingate Sports Network
- Wingate Athletics will be broadcasting a "Game of the Week" each Saturday this spring for fans to relive their favorite spring games and Wingate moments.
Withdrawal Date
- The deadline to withdraw from classes has been extended to the day before the student's final exam for each class. If you need to withdraw from a class, complete the withdrawal form online.
- If you have any questions or concerns, email registrar@wingate.edu or call 704-233-8006.
W'International
- For all rising and eligible juniors, Friday, April 3, marked the deadline for 2020-2021.
- Priority W'international signups – please go to https://international.wingate.edu to enter in your top 3 choices, and the Office of International Programs will send you your placement by April 15.
- Eligibility will be checked during the summer and we will register you (you cannot register yourself). Questions? Email international@wingate.edu.
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