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.
Elizabethtown College strongly encourages our students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine prior to returning to campus this fall. This will help prevent the spread of the virus and keep our campus community safe.
At this time, the College is not requiring students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the fall 2021 semester. Students who choose to not receive the COVID-19 vaccine will be required to adhere to the following campus guidelines:
Non-vaccinated individuals will be subject to random surveillance testing on a weekly basis.
Non-vaccinated individuals must continue to complete the Daily Digital Health Report each day beginning Monday, August 9.
Please Note: Vaccinations may be required to participate in some activities and programs, such as study abroad, clinicals, and athletics. Activities and programs requiring vaccination will be determined at a later date.
Students who have been fully vaccinated* must submit proof of their vaccination status in order to be exempted from the above procedures. To submit vaccination information, please complete the COVID-19 Vaccine Verification Online Form** including your vaccine manufacturer, dosage date(s), and a photo of your vaccination card. Students can submit this form at any time, however, until it is completed, you will be required to follow the procedures for non-vaccinated individuals beginning August 9.
*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).
**Please note: Newly enrolled students will have access to the COVID-19 Vaccine Verification Form beginning on Thursday, July 1.
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
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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.
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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 Safety 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.
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.
