According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Louisiana Department of Health, . In an effort to protect the health and safety of students and employees, the University will continue to deliver a number of in-person classes remotely through Friday, Feb. 4. Students should check Moodle and confirm any course delivery changes with their faculty members.
In-person student organization events, including meetings, socials, and service projects, will be allowed on and off campus provided masks are worn and proper social distancing can be maintained.
Supervisors of University offices and departments where social distancing is not easily maintained may consider utilizing alternate work arrangements as needed through Friday, Feb. 4. The Office of Human Resources must approve alternate work arrangements.
COVID-19 vaccines now available in former University Bookstore building
Vaccinations, including booster shots, are strongly encouraged.
COVID-19 vaccines are once again being administered at the on-campus testing and vaccination site in the former University Bookstore building at 210 E. St. Mary Blvd. from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The University clinic administers the Pfizer vaccine to individuals 12 years of age and older and the Moderna vaccine to those 18 years of age and older. Vaccines will not be administered to anyone under the age of 12.
Appointments are not available for COVID-19 vaccinations. You can walk in and register on-site.
Parking for the testing site is available in the E.K. Long parking lot at the corner of East St. Mary Boulevard and Girard Park Circle. The testing site is administered by members of the Louisiana National Guard in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health and Â鶹ҹÊÐ.
Reminder: Stay home if you do not feel well
Students
Students who do not feel well for any reason should stay home and complete the .
If you experience any symptoms related to COVID-19, please do the following:
- isolate at home/stay in your residence,
- contact your medical provider or call the Student Health Services at (337) 482-1328; and
- inform your roommates and avoid contact with them.
If you are told to quarantine or isolate because you have been exposed to COVID-19 or are presumed positive because of symptoms and testing, . (You do not need to complete the Anticipated or Unplanned Absence form.)
Staff and Faculty Members
As a reminder, staff and faculty members must complete the each day prior to arriving to work. University faculty and staff who are considered health care personnel and are at risk of contracting COVID-19 in a health care setting must complete the .
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