Dear JCSU Campus Community, 

Johnson C. Smith University recently completed the academic year during one of the most trying times in recent history. Like other higher education institutions not only in the United States but also around the world, we were faced with moving quickly to online education following the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic this past March. As a result, the college experience for our students was drastically different. We are disappointed by the loss of direct contact with faculty and staff, the spring sports season, and the traditions of college life that are hallmarks of the spring semester. We are especially disappointed that we were unable to celebrate our graduates during our scheduled commencement exercises. However, we made it to the end with our Golden Bulls spirit intact.