Current Alert Level:GREEN
Updated April 6, 2022
Masking
Masks are optional for students, faculty, staff and visitors, but strongly encouraged for anyone with symptoms. Mask when requested in classrooms and individual work spaces. Respect those who still choose to mask.
Testing
Tests are available for students experiencing symptoms or are identified as a close contact. Faculty, staff and students should report symptoms, exposure, or positive test using our COVID-19 reporting form.
Vaccinations
All students, faculty, staff, volunteers, independent contractors and staffing agency employees are required to be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations based on CDC guidance. Compliance with St. Olaf’s COVID-19 policy is a condition of employment for all faculty and staff. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations because of a disability or sincerely held religious belief should contact VaccineAccommodation@stolaf.edu.
Visitors
Visitors are allowed on campus, but they must be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations based on CDC guidance, and follow all campus COVID-19 protocols.
Classrooms
Classrooms and other academic facilities are operating normally. Faculty may require masking in their classroom.
Events
St. Olaf-sponsored events are permitted, with flexibility for event organizers to implement COVID-19 safety protocols based on the type and location of the event.
Isolation protocols
Individuals who test positive must isolate for 10 days, but they may attempt to test out of isolation after seven days if they are not showing symptoms. Students may isolate in their residence hall room, in a designated isolation room, or they may return home, depending on their housing and living situation. Case management staff provide directions on meal pickup or delivery.
Health services
Students, faculty and staff should report symptoms using our COVID-19 reporting form.
Non-emergency COVID-19 medical resources for students:
- St. Olaf Health Services: 507-786-3063
- COVID-19 information line: 507-646-1919
- TimelyCare (free 24/7 medical and mental telehealth care.)
Emergency medical assistance for students:
- Northfield Hospital + Clinics Emergency Department: 507-646-1494
Local/national COVID information and data
St. Olaf COVID-19: Summaries of previous terms
Rice County
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Public Health Risk Measures
CDC COVID Data Tracker
CDC COVID-19 Community Levels
Questions and feedback
Email: c19@stolaf.edu