NICHOLLS COVID-19 TIMELINE
January 21, 2020
First reported case of novel coronavirus in the United States.
January 21, 2020
February 5, 2020
Nicholls prohibits travel to China.
February 5, 2020
march 12, 2020
Nicholls announces classes will move online for the foreseeable future. Southland Conference suspends all athletic play through March 30, cancels Men’s and Women’s Conference Basketball Tournament.
march 12, 2020
MARCH 15, 2020
Nicholls announces it will test employees working from home on March 17.
MARCH 15, 2020
MARCH 19, 2020
Ellender Memorial Library moves online through the end of the semester.
MARCH 19, 2020
MARCH 22, 2020
Gov. John Bel Edwards issues statewide shelter-in-place order.
MARCH 22, 2020
MARCH 23, 2020
Spring Commencement postponed. Virtual Conferral Ceremony planned for May 16.
MARCH 23, 2020
APRIL 2, 2020
Nicholls Foundation creates Emergency Fund to help students impacted by the pandemic.
APRIL 2, 2020
MAY 1, 2020
Dr. Jay Clune announces initial plan to return to campus safely.
MAY 1, 2020
