COVID-19

    Current St. Olaf COVID-19 Campus Alert Level:

    GREEN
    Campus transmission is low and has minimal impact on campus operations.

    Read more about our current alert level on campus.

    Report
    Symptoms, Exposure, Positive Test, Vaccinations, or Boosters

    We will not be displaying a dashboard of current/daily cases for the Summer term, though contact tracing efforts will continue over the Summer. For summaries of total cases from past terms, visit this page.

    St. Olaf COVID-19 Alert Levels

    Alert Levels and mitigation measures are determined by multiple factors, including transmission rates on campus and in the broader community, change in infection rates, testing and isolation bed availability and capacity, case management operational capacity, impact on campus operations, and local hospital capacity. Decisions about changes to alert levels or COVID-19 protocols are made with the guidance of the college’s consulting epidemiologist. Learn more about our campus alert levels.

    GREEN
    Campus transmission is low and has minimal impact on campus operations.

    YELLOW
    Campus transmission is rising and/or above expected levels, putting strain on campus services and activities.

    RED
    High levels of campus transmission and/or severity of cases is substantially limiting campus operations, and/or local hospital capacity is limited.

    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