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Spring 2022 Return to Campus Information – Emails Sent to All On-Campus Residents

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All on-campus residents were sent one of two emails on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

1) Those students who MET the move-in requirements were sent the following:

As we prepare for the spring semester, COVID-19 safety continues to be an important part of the campus experience.  If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 or are sick, please do not come to campus. Contact our office to let us know of your delayed arrival or need for alternative housing. Every student living in the residence halls for the Spring 2022 semester is required by the university to be tested unless they meet one of the exceptions.

  • Be fully vaccinated and the documentation has been submitted to Magers,
  • Have been diagnosed with and recovered from COVID-19 within the last 90 days, or
  • Are currently being tested as part of the MSU athletics program

At this time our records show you have met the move-in requirement and require no further action to move in to the residence halls when you return from winter break. However, we strongly encourage you to test before you return so you know your status as the semester begins.

 

2) Those students who have NOT yet met the move-in requirements were sent the following:

As we prepare for the spring semester, COVID-19 safety continues to be an important part of the campus experience.  If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 or are sick, please do not come to campus. Contact our office to let us know of your delayed arrival or need for alternative housing. Every student living in the residence halls for the Spring 2022 semester is required by the university to be tested unless they meet one of the exceptions below. There is no cost to students for the on-campus testing.

At this time our records show you have NOT met the move-in requirement and require further action to move in to the residence halls when you return from winter break. 

You will need to visit the Testing/Verification location on the day of your arrival.

  • Wednesday, January 12, 2022 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the Plaster Student Union 2nd Floor
  • Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the Plaster Student Union 2nd Floor
  • Friday, January 14, 2022 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the Plaster Student Union 2nd Floor
  • Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the Blair-Shannon Grand Lounge
  • Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the Blair-Shannon Grand Lounge
  • Monday, January 17, 2022 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Blair-Shannon Grand Lounge
  • Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Blair-Shannon Grand Lounge

Notes

  • Plaster Student Union Testing/Verification is on the 2nd floor by Bear Necessities.
  • Parking is not allowed in the Madison Circle in front of Blair-Shannon.
  • You cannot test if you eat, chew gum, smoke or drink (including water) within 30 minutes prior to testing.

Exception 1 – Have tested negative for COVID-19 taken within 72 hours of arrival. You are allowed to get tested prior to your arrival. The documentation must be brought at the time of move-in to the Testing/Verification location. Documentation MUST include the following:

  • The type of test (PCR vs Antigen rapid test) (at-home tests will NOT be accepted),
  • The student’s name
  • The date the test was taken (NOT the date results are received) and that the test was administered not more than 72 hours prior to arrival.

If you are traveling from a distance, we recommend you consider the potential benefits of this option to avoid testing positive on campus and immediately being required to move into isolation or having to return back home.

Exception 2 – Be fully vaccinated at the time of move-in. Students are considered fully vaccinated when it has been at least two weeks since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two weeks after the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Those who were vaccinated at any location other than at Magers Health and Wellness Center must provide their documentation to Magers. The documentation must be submitted to Magers in any of the following manner at least 72 hours prior to returning, or it must be brought to the Testing/Verification location:

Exception 3 – Have been diagnosed with and recovered from COVID-19 within 90 days of move-in. If you were diagnosed with COVID-19 within 90 days of move-in, documentation must be brought to the Testing/Verification location. The university will accept either a dated copy of the positive test result OR a dated copy of the isolation release letter from your local public health department. Documentation must include: student’s name and date the test was taken, which must not be more than 90 days prior to arrival OR the date the student was released from isolation, which must not be more than 90 days prior to move-in.

Exception 4 – Quarantine in our campus COVID housing for 10 full days from the date of arrival. If a student is not vaccinated and does not want to be tested, they have the option of completing a 10 day on-campus quarantine prior to moving into your spring assignment; however, this must be scheduled with Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services at 417-836-5536 prior to your arrival.

Continue to check your email and our website for additional details.

Questions about COVID-19 move-in requirements?  Contact the COVID-19 Response Team at COVID19@missouristate.edu or 417-837-3737.