bring the community back again for Fall 2021 in face-to-face classes, residen- tial living areas, in-person campus activities, athletic competition, internships, fieldwork, and clinicals.


“We continue to be grateful for God’s protection from the global pandemic and are grateful for the hard work of the COVID19 Response Team, work which first began over a year ago to serve the university. As our weekly updates have noted, we continue to see mild cases overall and are hopeful that the vaccine rollout will ameliorate cases soon. We appreciate everyone’s willingness to follow the protocols that have worked so well. We are hopeful that we will see continued protection,” said Fant.


NGU is maintaining contact with students over the summer break to assist them in transitioning into the fall 2021 semester.


The university’s three guiding principles through the pandemic response were caring for the community, cultivating academic excellence and enrichment, and invigorating its mission for positive change.


“Our students, faculty, staff, and greater Upstate community’s welfare remains our chief concern. We will continue to do everything possible to anticipate the impact of COVID-19 on the community until the pandemic is behind us,” said Grimm.


The university continues to ensure that teaching, scholarship, and service thrive as cornerstones of human and intellectual development today and in the future. Student success is a priority, and academic continuity is maintained, even during a crisis, via alternative course delivery formats as necessary.


NGU continues to fulfill its mission and value-driven opportunities to positive- ly impact society through scholarly endeavors, creative learning, community engagement, and operational excellence.


As a community, NGU students, faculty, and staff are bold and resilient. It always seeks ways to remain agile and persevere through a challenge with efficiency and innovation.


Starting August 14, all residence halls will open to new students. Returning students will begin move-in on August 16, with undergraduate classes start- ing August 19. NGU’s Online and graduate programs will begin on August 16, through the Tim Brashier Campus in Greer.


NGU Fall 2021 Semester


Saturday | August 14 ...................... New Student Orientation and Move-in Day


Monday | August 16 ....................... First Day for Graduate and Online Classes


Monday | August 16 – Wednesday | August 18 .................. Returning Student Move-in


Thursday | August 19 ..................... First Day for Undergraduate Classes


Friday | October 15 – Monday | October 18 ...................... Fall Break


Wednesday | November 24 – Friday | November 26 ..................... Thanksgiving Break


Monday | December 6-8 ................. Final Exams Friday | December 10 .....................Commencement


8 | NGU.EDU


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20