COVID Policies
COVID-19 Case Alerts Protocol
William Peace University follows the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, known commonly as the Clery Act, to guide communications decisions regarding confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Therefore the University will post a campus notification when a public health agency has confirmed via a COVID-19 test that a member of the community has the virus. William Peace University will work with Wake County to conduct contact tracing for student or employee cases that fit this criteria. Under HIPAA and FERPA regulations, William Peace University is unable to provide details about individual cases.
Mask Policy
- Masks are optional both indoors and outdoors.
What are some of the enhancements by the University to ensure a safe environment?
William Peace University has done extensive changes to enhance the health and wellbeing of the entire community. Including improved air quality in several buildings, heightened and increased cleaning schedules for common areas, reconfiguring of academic and office spaces to reduce density and elevate social distancing, changes in traffic flows (entry and exit points), installation of hand sanitizers across the campus, signage to ensure compliance and the importance of everyone doing their part, and additional cleaning supplies across campus.
We will continue to monitor and implement changes as we identify needs.

Vaccination for COVID-19
Vaccinations are the best tool we have to combat the spread of COVID. You are encouraged to follow CDC guidance for vaccinations and boosters to protect yourself and others in the campus community. You are currently considered up to date after you have completed your primary series and any recommended boosters: Stay Up to Date with Your COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC. If you have not received your vaccination and recommended booster, we strongly encourage you to do so.
In addition to COVID vaccinations, all faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to receive the annual flu vaccine when it becomes available this fall. Although the flu vaccine is not required, we know it is effective in preventing the spread of the virus, maintaining in-person learning, and preserving healthcare resources. Flu vaccine clinics are scheduled on campus each fall and winter.
Testing
- We strongly recommend you test for COVID 24-72 hours before arriving on campus for either the fall or spring semesters, especially if you have any symptoms of COVID-19.
- During the term, all students who develop any symptoms of COVID-19 will be asked to wear a mask and get tested. Students are asked to submit their test results to Health Services at HealthServices@peace.edu.
- If you test positive for COVID-19, please notify the Wellness Center immediately at HealthServices@ peace.edu. We will give you further instructions at that time.
Mask Policy
We strongly encourage all members of our community to get the vaccine and boosters.
- Masks are optional both indoors and outdoors.
If You Receive Positive Test Results
If you test positive for COVID-19, please notify the Wellness Center immediately at HealthServices@ peace.edu. We will give you further instructions at that time.
Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to work together to keep everyone healthy and our community safe.
Information for Residential Students
- We will maintain increased cleaning and sanitization throughout our residential communities to provide a safe and healthy living environment for all.
- Residential students must have an emergency plan that includes a location they may go to if the University’s residential status changes or if the student becomes ill and needs to leave campus.
Counseling
COVID-19 has impacted our students in many ways. If you need to speak to someone, please email counseling@peace.edu or call 919-508-2163 to schedule an appointment.
Disability Services
Disability Services staff will work closely with students, faculty, and staff to ensure appropriate accommodations are in place. To contact Disability Services, please email Disability@peace.edu.
Telehealth Appointments
Health Services
Health, Counseling, and Disability Services staff will be meeting with students via secure telehealth platforms.
To schedule an appointment with a nurse, the doctor, or a counselor, please email the respective office:
Our University Nurse in Health Services can answer questions about COVID-19 test procedures. If you have any of the above symptoms of COVID-19, or if you have received a positive test result, please contact Health Services immediately.
William Peace University follows the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, known commonly as the Clery Act, to guide communications decisions regarding confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Previous COVID-19 Data
- Spring 2022 COVID-19 Data
Spring 2022 COVID-19 Campus Data
DATE Active Confirmed Case Count Cumulative Case Count May 2 4 125 Active Confirmed Case Count: any person who has a confirmed diagnosis and has an active infection of the COVID-19 virus and had any contact or access to campus.
Cumulative Case count: total confirmed cases since Jan. 4, 2022.
- Data excludes students who are enrolled in online courses only and not living in University housing, and includes all current employees for the Spring 2022 semester.
- Updates are added weekly.
- Fall 2021 COVID-19 Data
Fall 2021 COVID-19 Campus Data
DATE Active Confirmed Case Count Cumulative Case Count Dec. 20 1 41 Active Confirmed Case Count: any person who has a confirmed diagnosis and has an active infection of the COVID-19 virus and had any contact or access to campus.
Cumulative Case count: total confirmed cases since August 18, 2021.
- Data excludes students who are enrolled in online courses only and not living in University housing, and includes all current employees for the Fall 2021 semester.
- Updates are added as we are notified of confirmed cases daily (M-F) and weekend notifications will be added on the following Monday.
- Summer 2021 COVID-19 Data
DATE Active Confirmed Case Count Cumulative Case Count Aug 18 0 0 Active Confirmed Case Count: any person who has a confirmed diagnosis and has an active infection of the COVID-19 virus and had any contact or access to campus.
Cumulative Case count: total confirmed cases since May 10, 2021.
- Data excludes students who are enrolled in online courses only and not living in University housing, and includes all current employees for the Summer 2021 semester.
- Updates are added as we are notified of confirmed cases daily (M-F) and weekend notifications will be added on the following Monday.
- Spring 2021 COVID-19 Data
DATE Active Confirmed Case Count Cumulative Case Count May 7 0 20 Active Confirmed Case Count: any person who has a confirmed diagnosis and has an active infection of the COVID-19 virus and had any contact or access to campus.
Cumulative Case count: total confirmed cases since January 1, 2021.
- Data excludes students who are enrolled in online courses only and not living in University housing, and includes all current employees for the Spring 2021 semester.
- Updates are added as we are notified of confirmed cases daily (M-F) and weekend notifications will be added on the following Monday.
- Fall 2020 COVID-19 Data
Date Active Confirmed Case Count Cumulative Case Count Dec. 18 2 80 Dec. 15 2 79 Dec. 14 2 79 Dec. 11 2 79 Dec. 10 2 79 Dec. 9 1 78 Dec. 8 1 78 Nov. 30 0 77 Nov. 24 2 77 Nov. 23 3 75 Nov. 20 10 74 Nov. 19 12 74 Nov. 18 15 72 Nov. 17 13 69 Nov. 16 21 69 Nov. 13 33 67 Nov. 12 35 67 Nov. 11 37 65 Nov. 10 34 62 Nov. 9 30 55 Nov. 8 28 53 Nov. 6 24 48 Nov. 5 16 40 Nov. 4 11 34 Nov. 3 7 30 Nov. 1 5 27 Oct. 30 10 26 Oct. 29 14 26 Oct. 28 12 24 Oct. 27 12 23 Oct. 26 14 23 Oct. 24 12 21 Oct. 21 4 12 Oct. 14 1 8 Oct. 7 1 8 Sept. 30 0 7 Sept. 23 1 7 Sept. 16 1 6 Sept. 9 1 5 Sept. 2 0 4 August 26 2 4 August 19 1 2 August 12 2 2 August 4 2 2 Active Confirmed Case Count: any person who has a confirmed diagnosis and has an active infection of the COVID-19 virus.
Cumulative Case count: total confirmed cases since August 1, 2020. This case count is specific to Fall 2020 data and results.
- Data excludes students who are enrolled in online courses only and not living in University housing, and includes all current employees for the fall 2020 semester.
- Updates are added as we are notified of confirmed cases (the change in notification process was modified on 10/24/2020).