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Roanoke College Suspends Athletic Related Activities

March 13, 2020

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The Roanoke College Department of Athletics announced Friday that it is suspending all NCAA Division III athletically related activities effective immediately. The indefinite suspension will be re-evaluated upon resumption of face-to-face classes at the College.

"While it's never an easy decision to disappoint our student-athletes, it's important that we all learn to keep things in perspective," said Director of Athletics Scott Allison. "At this time, it's imperative that we do our part to continue to protect the health of our community and the world at large.

Roanoke College is monitoring circumstances related to the national and international spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The College is following recommendations from the Virginia Department of Health, the U.S. Department of State and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding this rapidly evolving situation. Roanoke College is taking precautions to keep the campus community safe and healthy.

As part of Roanoke College's preparation and response to COVID-19, President Maxey and cabinet determined the best course of action was to suspend face-to-face meetings of classes, March 12. Classes will be taught online until April 3. Professors will contact their students about the start of online classes by Tuesday, March 17.

The current plan is for classes to resume April 6, and President Maxey and cabinet will continue to evaluate whether to extend the suspension. 

Student athletes must leave their residence halls no later than Sunday, March 15 at 6 p.m. Students are encouraged to make a reasonable effort to remove all perishable or personal items of value. If that isn’t possible, be sure to take all essential items (computers, chargers, class materials, insurance cards, medical IDs, medicine, passports, MaroonCards, etc.). Please secure all windows and doors to your room before departing.

Any student athletes who cannot leave by Sunday, should complete the form at roanoke.edu/breaks to request permission to stay.