WT administrators are working nonstop to make decisions that affect every person at the University. Our goal is to make choices that are helpful, fair and judicious for everyone. We ask for patience and understanding as the information we receive changes quickly and can impact prior decisions and actions.
To report COVID-19 cases, COVID-19 symptoms, or potential exposure among WT students, faculty and/or staff, please complete the WT COVID-19 Notification Form.
For issues related to COVID-19 on WT’s campus or for other COVID-19 questions, please send an e-mail to COVID19@wtamu.edu.
Last updated on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 4:15 p.m. (CST)
Latest Updates
- January 8 WT Executive Vice President and Provost Message for Faculty and Staff
- January 8 HEERF Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report Ended December 31, 2020
- January 8: President Wendler: Trends in Graduate Education
- January 6 Updated CARES Act Certification and Agreement
- January 3: President Wendler: Purpose and Place
- December 27: President Wendler: Five Cost Lowering Resolutions for 2021
- December 20: President Wendler: A Personal Reflection for the Season
- December 13 Campus Life–Spring 2021
- December 6 President Wendler: The CARES Act in the Coming Spring
- November 26 President Wendler: The Coming Spring
- November 13 President Wendler: The Anatomy of a Complex Decision about Graduation
- October 9 Updated CARES Act Certification and Agreement
- October 6 Important COVID-19 Campus Information
- September 30 HEERF Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report
- September 14 President Wendler: New World. New Way. Always WT.
- September 8 University Sponsored Travel Guidance during COVID-19
- September 7 President Wendler: Home, Home on the Range
- August 30 President Wendler: The Other Education
- August 24 Summary of CDC Guidance Regarding Isolation and Quarantine Requirements
- August 24 Culture and Energy on Campus
- August 21 Return to Campus Guidelines
- August 20 Student Athletes
- August 20 Updated CARES Act Certification and Agreement
- August 18 System Commendation for WT
- August 16 Fear and Focus
- August 10: COVID-19 Drives School Choice
- August 3: Cost/Quality Differentials, Online/On-Campus Study
- July 26 Life on Campus
- July 19 Strength of Working Together Overcomes Fear
- July 20 Free COVID-19 Testing to Begin for WT Campus
- July 6 Updated CARES Act Certification and Agreement
- June 29 COVID-19 Updates and Reminders
- June 1 Individual Responsibility and COVID-19
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff should direct questions to COVID19@wtamu.edu.
Students
Students should direct questions about rules and procedures related to COVID to COVID19@WTAMU.EDU. Students who have medical related questions or are not feeling well should contact Student Medical Services at 806-651-3287
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Learn MoreHow You Can Help
A few easy things we can all do include:
- Wear a mask
- Wash your hands for 20 seconds
- Use hand sanitizer
- Avoid shaking hands
- Disinfect frequently touched objects using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe
- Stay home when you are sick and avoid close contact with those who are sick
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
West Texas A&M will continue to work with federal, state and local officials to monitor potential risks. If conditions change, we will update our campus community. You can find updated information about COVID-19 disease activity and recommendations at these sites:
WTAMU COVID-19 Cases
Recent Trends
There were 18 confirmed cases for the week of 01/04/2021 – 01/10/2021
Below is breakdown of the cases reported for the week of 01/04/2021 – 01/10/2021
- 14 individuals are WTAMU students
- 0 students were attending courses online via remote access
- 14 students were registered for attending courses on campus
- 0 students were not currently enrolled or attending coursework
- 4 individuals are WTAMU employees
There were 7 confirmed cases for the week of 12/28/2020 – 01/03/2021
Below is breakdown of the cases reported for the week of 12/28/2020 – 01/03/2021
- 3 individuals are WTAMU students
- 0 students attending courses online via remote access
- 1 student was attending courses on campus
- 2 students were not attending coursework at the time of notification
- 4 individuals are WTAMU employees
Long Term Data
There have been 851 total confirmed COVID-19 cases among WTAMU students and employees since March 1, 2020
Of the 851 total confirmed cases among WTAMU students and employees:
- 15 cases are active
- 836 cases have recovered
- 9 cases recovered last week (01/03/2021 – 01/10/2021)
Below is the breakdown of the cases reported beginning March 1, 2020 through January 10, 2021
- 738 individuals were WTAMU students at the time of reporting
- 106 students were attending courses via remote access
- 22 students were not actively enrolled in courses but reported positive tests (examples: summer semesters or winter break)
- 610 students were attending courses on campus
- 113 individuals were WTAMU employees at the time of reporting
WTAMU COVID-19 Testing
WTAMU offers COVID-19 testing for students, faculty, and staff through Student Medical Services or through the Athletics Program.
Since 07/24/2020, WTAMU conducted 5,036 COVID-19 tests with an overall positivity rate of 9.53%.