Dear Allegheny College Campus Community,
I am writing with updates on the pandemic response on our campus.
Allegheny College campus COVID-19 testing update for the last week:
- 2 students tested positive (vaccinated) and 2 are resting comfortably at the Quality Inn.
- 2 employees tested positive (vaccinated) and are resting comfortably at home.
- Our positivity rate is .08%.
Testing reminders:
- Testing for vaccinated persons is required every other week. Testing for vaccine-exempt persons is required twice weekly. Please find our testing hours here. You can make an appointment here.
- If you develop symptoms of COVID-19, remember that you can walk in to the testing center during open hours or email ACHA at healthagency@allegheny.edu for advice.
Returning from travel:
Vaccinated employees and students are not required to quarantine or test when returning to campus after traveling.
Unvaccinated students and employees who must travel for personal reasons must follow CDC guidelines, which recommend a PCR test 3–5 days after travel AND stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel. Quarantine is not available for students on campus. Please submit your travel plans to ACHA here.
Plans for next year:
As we watch the rise and fall of variants around the world, ACHA is drafting pandemic plans for 2022–2023. We continue to strive to offer our community the most vibrant in-person experience while balancing safety. Plans will be announced this summer. We are impressed by how amazingly supportive and caring our community has been this year and look forward to a wonderful 2022–2023 academic year!
Gator strong. Gator safe.
Dr. MorrowUpdates on the pandemic response on our campus