Students

August 3 - Full Return to On Campus Operations
August 12 - Classes Begin (Full and Session I) 

Our safe return to campus in August relies on everyone—faculty, staff, and students—taking responsibility so that we may continue to thrive on campus. Return to Campus plans and procedures have been developed in close consultation with the University System of Georgia (USG) and follows the guidance of public health authorities.

Visit Campus Guidelines for general campus information regarding social distancing, face coverings, cleaning and sanitizing protocols, daily self-monitoring, COVID-19 testing info, and other information that applies to students, faculty, and staff. 

View Return to Campus Plan

Preventative Measures

Social Distancing - General

MGA will adhere to 6’ social distancing guidelines throughout campuses, except for student rooms within the residence halls. We ask that you always be mindful of other people’s spaces and make a conscious choice to maintain distance. New signage will be available to guide you.

Visit Campus Guidelines for more info on social distancing.

Social Distancing - Classrooms

In most classrooms, seating will be configured to support social distancing. Face-to-face classes will look different, depending upon classes and subject areas. A number of options are available, and faculty members will use the approach best suited to their classes. Carefully review your syllabus, D2L announcements, or email for details.

In a small number of cases, social distancing in the classroom may not be an option. Click here to view a list of those exceptions.  If you are in one of the listed classes or meet in one of the listed spaces and have concerns, contact your instructor, advisor, or department chair to discuss alternative options.

Face Coverings

Visit Campus Guidelines for more info on face coverings.

Prevention Guidelines

Follow CDC and Georgia DPH basic prevention guidelines. Visit Campus Guidelines for more info on prevention practices.

Cleaning And Sanitation

Visit Campus Guidelines for more info on intensified cleaning and sanitation efforts.

Daily Wellness Check and Screening

All MGA students and employees should administer the COVID-19 daily self-screening questions found here before coming to campus each day.  If you reply YES to any of the questions in the checklist, stay home. If you begin to feel ill while on campus, you should immediately go home.

Visit Campus Guidelines for the daily self-monitoring checklist. 

On-Campus Student Life

 Dining Services

Dining Services will reopen with a new dining contractor and several additional procedures in place, including social distancing signage, physical barriers and sanitizing stations, seating limitations, and pickup/to-go options. 

More information will be provided from the new dining contractor soon.

Housing/Residence Life

Social distancing practices are not expected within a room or suite, and the university cannot guarantee students will be free from risk of exposure to COVID-19. Students who are at a higher risk for severe illness as defined by CDC/ GDPH should carefully consider whether moving into a residence hall is the appropriate option, and they may obtain an exemption from MGA’s Residency Requirement by following the directions found here.

Visit Residence Life for info on move-in, residence hall preventative measures, visitation policies and more related adjustments. 

Student Life

The Office of Student Life will continue to plan events/activities where social distancing is possible. Attendees will be strongly encouraged to use face coverings.

If you Get sick

COVID-19 Testing

South Central Health District Testing on Cochran Campus

  • Free weekly walk-through testing on Cochran Campus for any MGA student - Make an appointment here
  • The Health Department in Cochran has agreed to offer free walk up testing to our students beginning on Wednesday, August 12th and every Wednesday afterwards until December 2nd.
    • Students attending other campuses may request an appointment, but they will need to arrange for their own transportation to the Cochran campus.
    • The location of the testing site will be on our campus in the parking lot of Browning Hall.
    • The testing is done outdoors via walk through testing.

The MGA Health Clinic is not able to provide testing for students, faculty, and staff. If you begin to experience symptoms of COVID, DO NOT COME TO CAMPUS. If you live on campus, please contact your Resident Assistant so that measures can be taken to isolate/quantine you.

Contact your primary care provider for guidance. COVID-19 testing is available from local Public Health District facilities near our campuses. Visit Campus Guidelines for contact information on local public health facilities. 

Positive or Pending COVID-19 Test Results

If you have a positive COVID-19 test result, have symptoms of COVID and are awaiting a test result, or have had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 and are awaiting a test result, please isolate/quarantine and communicate with us: 

  1. Inform your faculty members/instructors
  2. If you live on campus, inform your Resident Assistant (RA)
  3. Evacuate and isolate - If you live on campus, your RA will assist you with alternate arrangements.
  4. Complete and submit the  MGA self-reporting form

  Visit Campus Guidelines for more information on what to do if you test positive or think you may be ill from COVID-19.