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At Elizabethtown College, the top priority is the overall safety and wellbeing of our campus community. The College's reopening plans began on June 7 with the return of employees to full-time, on-campus work and will continue this fall with the return of our students to in-person classes. This page contains information regarding guidelines for the summer and will be updated with Fall 2021 semester guidelines in the coming weeks.

The COVID-19 Task Force continues to monitor the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines regarding the Novel COVID-19 or coronavirus and have taken preventative measures both on and off our campus in a proactive effort to protect our community from the coronavirus. Etown’s plans are aligned and consistent with county orders, the state of Pennsylvania’s Department of Health (DOH) guidelines, Pa. Department of Education (PDE) reopening plans. The College will also follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations as well as from the federal government.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stay informed by checking our COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions asked by our community will continue to be added to the page so be sure to check back regularly. If you have any questions that you do not see listed, please email us.

Visit our FAQ page to learn about Elizabethtown College’s return-to-campus guidelines.

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Return-to-Campus Guidelines - Summer 2021

Vaccine Guidelines

At this time, the College will not require employees to receive the vaccine due. However, it is highly recommended that you receive the vaccine as it will help protect you, your family and friends, and our campus community from the virus. You should consult medical experts if you have specific questions about the vaccine.

Masking Requirements

Vaccinated* individuals are not required to wear face masks inside or outside of buildings while on campus and are no longer required to socially distance themselves from others. However, we suggest vaccinated individuals still consider social distancing when possible, particularly in the presence of large groups of people. Unvaccinated individuals are still required to wear masks while indoors and should continue to practice social distancing.

*According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 ≥2 weeks after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or ≥2 weeks after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson [J&J]/Janssen).

Daily Digital Health Report

Employees and students are no longer required to complete the Daily Digitial Health Report form prior to visiting campus throughout the summer period.

Employees who experience symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should contact both Human Resources and their direct supervisor. Do not report to work and it is encouraged to seek medical care.

Students who are living and/or working on campus who are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should contact Student Health immediately. Please remain in your Residence Hall and await further instruction from the Student Health Team. Students working on campus should also make their supervisor aware.

Daily Digital Health Report

Campus Visitor Guidelines

Visitors are permitted on campus and are required to follow the College's masking requirements listed above. Visitors will have limited access to buildings including the Baugher Student Center, Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-Being, High Library, and Leffler Admissions House. Visitors requiring access to any other buildings should report directly to Campus Security upon arrival to campus. Visitors are not required to register prior to their visit.

The College welcomes all prospective students for on-campus tours led by a Blue Jay Ambassador as well as in-person events. We ask that all unvaccinated individuals wear a mask for the duration of your visit. If you do not have one, a complimentary mask will be provided upon arrival.

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Building Access

The following buildings no longer require Etown ID swipe access during normal operating hours:

Baugher Student Center (Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ) · Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-Being (View Bowers Center Hours) · High Library (View High Library Hours)
Leffler Admissions House (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)

All other campus buildings will continue to require swipe access.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the coronavirus and Elizabethtown College’s pandemic plans, please email us.

Elizabethtown College

717-361-1000

One Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2298

Elizabethtown College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, possession of a general education development certificate as compared to a high school diploma, or any other legally protected status. This commitment applies but is not limited to decisions made with respect to hiring and promotion, the administration of educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other College administered programs. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is strictly forbidden.

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