COVID-19 Resources

Dear Allegheny Students and Families,

We’re back today with your weekly checklist as you get ready for move-in next week. As we continue to make preparations for students to arrive on campus, we also wanted to provide reminders about move-in and information about what to expect during the first few weeks of Module 2, including the quarantine periods and campus services.

As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to us at deanofstudents@allegheny.edu so we can personally assist you. We’re very excited to begin Module 2 with you!

ACHA Update

By now, almost 1,200 returning students have ordered their at-home COVID-19 test from Inspire Diagnostics! If you have not ordered your COVID-19 test kit using the link in the Inspire Diagnostics email, please do so immediately.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15: ALL STUDENTS SWAB THEIR NOSES AND DROP THEIR TEST KITS AT A UPS DROP SITE. Check your UPS site in advance so that you drop your package before the daily cut-off time. Visit the UPS website for information on drop-off locations.

This will maximize the likelihood that you have your test result before you move in on February 18 or 19. There is still a possibility that a few test results will not be available on move-in day; those students will have to wait off campus for their results. We will be in touch with students throughout move-in week to help everyone get back to campus safely and smoothly.

If you are currently outside the U.S., you are responsible for getting your own COVID-19 PCR test within five days before you return to campus. As always, email us! We are here to help. healthagency@allegheny.edu

Move-in Reminders

For details about move-in on February 18 and 19, please review the update sent on January 27.

Important reminder: residential students must sign up for a move-in time in Housing Self-Service by today, February 12.

Here’s what to do when you arrive on campus:

• If you have items in storage that are needed for the first few nights, you need to go to storage to obtain your items as early as possible. If you are unable to get to your storage facility (e.g. students on the shuttle), please complete this form.
• Head to the Wise Center at your scheduled move-in time for your COVID-19 test.
• For the health and safety of everyone, we ask that you come into the testing area on your own and rejoin in your car anyone who accompanied you to Allegheny after you have been tested and have picked up your room key at the testing site.
• Make sure you know where your Allegheny ID card is. You will need your ID card when you pick up your keys at the COVID-19 test site for move in. If you have lost your ID, contact us at deanofstudents@allegheny.edu as soon as possible.
• After your test is completed, you may proceed to your residence hall and move in. A map is available here with the routes to follow to residence halls after testing. Reminder: The Allegheny College Health Agency has given approval for up to two family members to help each student move into their residence hall (previously only one family member per student was permitted).
• As in the fall, face coverings are required for all individuals on campus, and you should maintain appropriate physical distance.

Personal Quarantine Period

After students move in, they will be required to remain in personal quarantine in their residence halls until receiving the results of their on-campus COVID-19 test. We anticipate results will be available by February 22.

During personal quarantine, students will be expected to remain in their residence halls except to pick up take-out meals from McKinley’s or Brooks and then return immediately to their rooms. For convenience and to limit exposure to others, students will be able to pick up meals for multiple days during one trip to McKinley’s or Brooks.

Residence Life staff members are planning a number of virtual activities during this period to help students connect with each other safely. We appreciate your cooperation and support as we work to keep the campus community as healthy as possible while a large number of students are returning to campus.

Campus Quarantine Period

Following the personal quarantine period, students will be required to remain on campus until the campus quarantine period is complete (approximately March 4). Please come to campus prepared to stay on campus until March 4, 2021.

During the campus quarantine period, students will be able (and are encouraged!) to use campus services and facilities, such as the Campus Center, Pelletier Library, and the Wise Center. We are also planning a wide range of events and activities, including an outdoor ice-skating rink that will be set up in the Campus Center parking lot. (Juniors and seniors, you might remember a similar rink brought by GAP to the Campus Center lobby during Winterfest 2019.)

• Requests to leave campus for urgent situations during the personal or campus quarantine period should be submitted to this form.
• View the Spring 2021 Building Schedule for the hours of campus buildings and services during the personal quarantine period, the campus quarantine period, and the remainder of Module 2.
• Add the Programming & Events Campus Calendar to your Google Calendar — there will be updates each day!
• Updated link: check out the on-campus gatherings policy here.

Important Module 2 Dates

As a reminder, Module 2 classes begin on Tuesday, February 23. There are two one-day breaks scheduled with no classes on Wednesday, March 10, and Tuesday, April 13. You can view the Spring 2021 Academic Calendar on the Registrar Office website.

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We’re looking forward to seeing you very soon!

Dean of Students Office

Questions? Let us know at deanofstudents@allegheny.edu so we can help you!