Students Information

Important Health and Safety Updates for the Spring Semester:

COVID-19 Booster Shots

This past semester we have been fortunate to experience very low levels of COVID-19 transmission on campus due in large part to the high rate of vaccination among our students, faculty and staff. As the more transmissible Omicron variant combines with the waning effectiveness of COVID vaccines over time, we are seeing a rise in breakthrough cases across the country. The current conditions have led Muhlenberg to update our vaccination policy for the spring semester to include boosters.

Muhlenberg students will be required to have received a COVID-19 booster vaccine as of Tuesday, February 1, 2022 or within 30 days of becoming eligible. We strongly recommend that if you are eligible during the winter break that you get your booster shot before returning to campus.

You are eligible for a booster:

• At least five months after receiving your second primary COVID-19 vaccination of Moderna or Pfizer; or
• At least two months after completing your single primary COVID-19 vaccination of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen.

(Those who received another WHO-approved vaccine should consult the CDC guidance on when to get a booster if you were vaccinated outside of the United States.)

Faculty and staff will also be required to obtain the booster shot by February 1 or within 30 days of becoming eligible. This policy update aligns with the CDC’s most recent guidance recommending that “everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot.” In addition, moving forward many health experts believe that the likely definition of "fully-vaccinated" will change to include a third shot.

Students must complete the COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Form in the “My Forms” tab of their student health portal. You will be required to upload documentation of your COVID-19 booster vaccine within the form. This form will be available in your health portal after January 3, 2022.

Previously approved COVID-19 vaccination exemptions for students will apply to the booster requirement as well. Approved exemptions do not need to be renewed.

We expect to offer a number of on-campus vaccine clinics after the winter break and will share details once they become available. However, if you are currently eligible, you should try to get your booster shot while you are home for winter break. Please see below for a list of local and national providers offering booster vaccines as well as resources to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines. We will also continue to monitor local and national conditions and to prioritize the health and well-being of our campus community. Based on current data, we are confident that booster shots will provide the most effective means to reduce spread of the virus, protect vulnerable members of our community, and ensure we continue to benefit from the in-person learning and community engagement that are the hallmark of the Muhlenberg experience.

Booster Shot Opportunities:

• Schedule a Wegman’s Pharmacy appointment here.
• Schedule a CVS appointment here.
• Schedule a Rite Aid appointment here.
• Schedule a Walgreens appointment here.
• Schedule a Weis Pharmacy appointment here.
• MyLVHN, patient portal: Download the MyLVHN app or go to MyLVHN.org.
• Sign in or sign up for St. Luke’s MyChart
• Call 1-866-STLUKES (866-785-8537)

Resources to learn more about COVID vaccines:

• Pennsylvania Department of Health
• CDC - Vaccine FAQs
• LVHN - Vaccines
• LVHN – Vacunas contra COVID-19, para español, haga clic aqui

Flu Vaccine Requirement

The College continues to require an annual flu vaccination. Both COVID-19 and the flu will be spreading this winter. They present with similar symptoms and students can be infected with both at the same time. Vaccination is our best protection! Students must complete the Annual Flu Vaccine Form in the “My Forms” tab of their student health portal. You will be required to upload documentation of the flu vaccine within the form by January 3, 2022. If you have previously submitted your flu vaccine documentation, you do not need to do anything more.

Spring Semester Pre-Arrival Testing

In comparing Muhlenberg’s data to that of other campuses, we are confident that the required pre-arrival testing for the fall semester helped us start the semester safely. This will be even more critical as we return from winter break and while the highly contagious Omicron variant is prevalent. As such, students are required to take a COVID-19 PCR or rapid antigen test within 3 days before returning to campus. Your negative result will need to be uploaded to your health portal prior to moving in or regaining access to your meal plan and/or Muhlenberg facilities.

Residential Students: Test date must be within 3 days prior to move-in.

Off-Campus Students: Test date must be within 3 days prior to the first day you access campus for spring semester. For the safety of your housemates, you are encouraged (but not required) to also test before you move-in to your off campus house, if this date is different from the date you will first access campus.

Commuter Students: Test date must be within 3 days of the first day you access campus for the spring semester.

Students who tested positive for COVID-19 in the 90 days before returning to campus: You must upload a copy of your COVID-19 positive test in the health portal to be exempt from the pre-arrival testing requirement.

If you have had an active case of COVID now, you must first notify Health Services. You must complete your isolation period of 5 days and then test negative on an ANTIGEN test to return to campus. This test result must be uploaded in the health portal and you must contact health services for return instructions.

Timing of Spring Pre-Arrival Testing

*Upload your results as soon as you receive them anytime prior to your arrival.

COVID-19 Testing Options

Students can use the provider of their choice for the COVID-19 test. Over-the-counter rapid antigen tests will not be accepted. Lab results must be documented on an official laboratory report or health care provider letterhead. Check your local pharmacies, urgent cares, health networks, or your healthcare provider for testing options. Please be aware that many testing sites require appointments to be scheduled in advance.

Alternate options to consider for COVID-19 Tests:

• Vault Health
• LabCorp on Demand
• LetsGetChecked

General Information about COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Why is Muhlenberg requiring the COVID-19 booster for all students?
This past semester we have been fortunate to experience very low levels of COVID-19 transmission on campus due in large part to the high rate of vaccination among our students, faculty and staff. As the more transmissible Omicron variant combines with the waning effectiveness of COVID vaccines over time, we are seeing a rise in breakthrough cases across the country. The current conditions have led Muhlenberg to update our vaccination policy for the spring semester to include boosters so we can continue to have in-person instruction and the vibrant, interactive, residential community that creates the full Muhlenberg experience.

When does the COVID-19 booster requirement for students go into effect?
Muhlenberg students are required to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine by Tuesday, February 1, 2022, or within 30 days of becoming eligible. We strongly recommend that if you are eligible during the winter break that you get your booster shot before returning to campus.

You are eligible for a booster if you are:

• At least five months after receiving your second primary COVID-19 vaccination of Moderna or Pfizer; or
• At least two months after completing your single primary COVID-19 vaccination of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen.

I recently had COVID-19. When can I get my booster vaccine?
According to the CDC, individuals can receive the COVID vaccine after they have recovered and met the criteria for discontinuing isolation (except those who were treated with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma–they should wait 90 days). Please consult with your health care provider for their recommendations about the date you should receive the booster vaccine.  If it is after the College deadline of February 1, 2022, please contact Health Services.

How do I submit my vaccine documentation?
Scan or take a picture of the front of your completed COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card. Be sure we can read your name, date of birth and the completed vaccine record. All students should upload their COVID-19 vaccination documentation to their health portal if they have not already done so. The deadline for submission of COVID-19 booster vaccine documentation for all students is February 1, 2022, or within 30 days of becoming eligible.

What should I do if I have lost my immunization card?
Contact the medical office or pharmacy where you received your vaccination and request documentation that you received the vaccine. The documentation must include manufacturer, lot number, date of administration and location.

Questions About Exemptions

Can I request an exemption from the booster vaccine requirement?
If you have already been granted an exemption by our Health Center for the COVID-19 vaccine, then you do not need a new exemption related to the booster shot.

If you do not already have an exemption for the COVID-19 vaccine, you are not eligible for an exemption from the booster shot unless it is an extraordinary and new medical issue. New religious exemptions will not be considered. 

What authority does Muhlenberg have to impose this vaccination requirement?
Muhlenberg already requires vaccines to mitigate risks for other highly contagious diseases, and the COVID-19 immunization requirement is consistent with the exercise of Muhlenberg's authority as a private institution to protect the health and safety of the campus community. By requiring the COVID-19 vaccine, Muhlenberg is able to move toward offering the traditional campus experience to our students in a healthy and safe environment. Students who choose not to be vaccinated and are not otherwise eligible for an exemption may request a leave of absence until the community risk of COVID-19 is mitigated.

If I am approved for an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine, what health and safety protocols will I have to follow?
Students who are exempt from the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for medical or religious/ethical reasons will be required to:

• Have a COVID-19 pre-arrival test taken within 3 days prior to arrival on campus and upload negative test results to their student health portal before campus arrival.
• Participate in weekly COVID-19 surveillance testing implemented by the College.
• Wear a face mask while indoors provided that face masks are not required when an individual who is not fully vaccinated is in their assigned living space by themselves or with only designated roommate(s), suitemate(s), or apartment-mate(s), while bathing or swimming, and when working in a private, single-occupancy room with the door closed (i.e. music room, etc.).
• Quarantine if identified as a close contact with a COVID-19 positive case. 

Isolation and Quarantine Information

When do I need to isolate or quarantine?

Isolation
Students who test positive for COVID-19 must isolate for 5 days. On day 6, students with no symptoms or resolving symptoms and who test negative that day, should contact Health Services for instructions to return to campus.

Exposure and Quarantine
Students who are exposed to someone with COVID-19 must follow the guidelines outlined below: 

If you meet the following criteria:

• Have been boosted, or 
• Have completed the primary series of Moderna or Pfizer vaccine within the last 5 months, or 
• Have completed the J&J vaccines within the last 2 months

THEN, you must wear a mask around others for 10 days, use “to-go” dining, test on day five and upload your test to the health portal. If your test is positive, follow the isolation guidelines.  

If you meet the following criteria:

• Are unvaccinated, or 
• Have completed the primary series of Moderna or Pfizer over 5 months ago and are NOT boosted, or
• Have completed the primary series of J&J over two months ago and are NOT boosted

THEN, you must quarantine for 5 days and test on day 5. If your test is negative on day 5, you must upload your test to the health center, continue to wear a mask and use “to-go” dining for an additional 5 days. If your test is positive, follow the isolation guidelines.  

Anyone who develops symptoms should get a test immediately and stay home away from others.

Where will I go for the period of isolation or quarantine?
Students who are required to isolate or quarantine during the semester and who live within 300 miles of the College will be required to return home for this period of time. If a student has an extraordinary circumstance that prevents this from being possible it will be reviewed by the Dean of Students Office to determine if an exception can be granted. 

COVID-19 Vaccination General Information

Where can students receive the booster vaccine?

We expect to offer a number of on-campus vaccine clinics after the winter break and will share details once they become available. Below is a list of local and national providers offering booster vaccines.

Booster Vaccine Opportunities:

• Schedule a Wegman’s Pharmacy appointment here.
• Schedule a CVS appointment here.
• Schedule a Rite Aid appointment here.
• Schedule a Walgreens appointment here.
• Schedule a Weis Pharmacy appointment here.   

• MyLVHN, patient portal: Download the MyLVHN app or go to MyLVHN.org

• Sign in or sign up for St. Luke’s MyChart
• Call 1-866-STLUKES (866-785-8537)

What kind of mask should I wear?
The best mask for you is the one you will wear correctly. To meet college requirements, it must be multi-layered with ear straps that allow the mask to fit snugly against the face. It must also fully cover your nose and mouth at all times.  

Our local health care providers are recommending surgical masks, KN95 masks and N95 masks as the most effective. KN95 masks typically fit more comfortably while providing full coverage of the nose and mouth more easily. The College will provide two KN95 masks for all students and employees at the start of the semester.

Resources to learn more about COVID vaccines:

• PA Department of Health
• CDC - Vaccine FAQs
• LVHN - Vaccines
• LVHN – Vacunas contra COVID-19, para español, haga clic aqui

Housing & Residence Life

Orientation & First-Year Experience

Why is the College requiring pre-arrival COVID-19 tests?
Throughout the pandemic, we have adjusted our COVID-19 safety measures as new information becomes available. Because the number of cases of COVID-19 infection is increasing due to the Delta variant and because students will be traveling to the College from varying levels of COVID-19 transmission and vaccination in their communities, the College will require pre-arrival testing for all students.

If I am vaccinated, why do I need a pre-arrival test?
COVID-19 vaccination provides the best protection to our community. The vaccines are effective against severe disease and death from COVID-19 and its variants that are currently circulating in the United States, including the Delta variant. We know that infections happen in only a small proportion of people who are fully vaccinated, even with the Delta variant. When these infections occur among vaccinated people, they tend to be mild. Unfortunately, we also are aware that if you are fully vaccinated and become infected with the Delta variant, you can spread the virus to others. 

What type of test will the College accept for pre-arrival?
The College will accept PCR tests and rapid antigen tests for pre-arrival. Antibody tests will not be accepted.

Who needs a pre-arrival test?
All students, regardless of vaccination status, are required to have a pre-arrival COVID-19 test. Students who tested COVID-19 positive within the 90 day period prior to arrival are exempt from testing.

I had COVID-19 in the past 90 days. Do I need a pre-arrival test?
Students who have had a COVID-19 positive lab test in the past 90 days will be exempt from testing. You must upload your positive lab test result to the health portal.

Is Muhlenberg providing the test?
The College is not providing pre-arrival tests unless a student has an extraordinary circumstance and has coordinated assistance with testing through Health Services. Access to COVID-19 testing is prevalent and result turnaround times are fast. Many students have had COVID-19 testing done on their own for a multitude of reasons and are familiar and comfortable with testing providers in their areas. In order to make the pre-arrival testing as convenient as possible for students, the College is permitting students to have their COVID-19 test done by the provider of their choice. 

What if my test results come back as positive?
You must stay home and follow-up with your medical provider at home for any needed clinical evaluation and treatment, You may not move in or access campus until you complete your isolation per CDC guidelines. You must upload your test results into the health portal and contact Health Services for approval to access campus or move into campus after isolation.

Do parents or my move-in helpers need to be tested to assist me with moving in?
Parents and/or move-in helpers are not required to test. All individuals will be required to wear a mask while indoors. [Any person who has COVID-19 like symptoms, any recent known or suspected COVID-19 exposure, or has been told to quarantine (either due to exposure or travel), should not access campus.]

How quickly will I be tested again after arriving at Muhlenberg?
All students who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated will be tested weekly beginning the week of August 30th. Testing plans may be adjusted as needed depending on COVID-19 conditions.

When should I get my pre-arrival test?

• Residential Students: within 3 days prior to move-in
• Off Campus Students: within 3 days prior to moving into their off campus residence
• Commuter Students: within 3 days prior to accessing campus

Hosting Events on Campus - Spring 2022

For the safety of our campus community and all guests and audience members on the Muhlenberg campus, the following requirements are currently in place.

Event Categories:

Closed Events - Closed Events are events that take place on campus, sponsored by College departments or recognized student organizations, whose intended audience is limited to students, faculty and/or staff. Students must carry their student IDs at all times while on campus and IDs must be presented when requested by a College official.

At this time, College policy requires that attendees wear masks during closed events indoors. However, the College will continue to monitor local and campus conditions and expects to adjust the masking policy for closed events as needed throughout the semester.

Open Events - Open Events are events that take place on campus, sponsored by College departments, recognized student organizations, or external programming managed through Conference & Event Services, whose intended audience includes guests of the College or the general public. These events may include general admission, open to the public, ticketed programs, or by invitation only. The following Open Event types should plan to manage audience access using the following processes:

• Performance Events - These events will follow the Department of Theatre and Dance’s typical ticketing procedures when necessary.
• Athletic Events (as of 1/22):
  • Muhlenberg College will continue to allow guests at indoor sporting events providing they meet the following requirements:
  • Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination: defined as 2 doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine;
  • As of February 1, proof of vaccination will be required to include a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot as well for those who are eligible;
  • All event attendees will need to show their vaccination card as well as a Photo ID;
  • Children under 5 are not required to show proof of vaccination.
  • Masking is required at all indoor events on campus and will be strictly enforced. Those not complying with the mask requirement will be asked to leave the event. If the implementation of the above policy and masking requirement are not successful, the College will shift to a no guest policy.
• Lectures and Presentations - Masks are required for the audience regardless of vaccination status.  No food or beverage will be permitted.
• Conference & Event Services Rental Events - Conference Services will work with clients to determine if events will require masks or proof of vaccination as part of their registration process. Attendees for all conferences and external events will need to be registered with Conference Services.
• Meals with invited guest presenters - Holding a meal on campus with invited guests is strongly discouraged at this time, though event planners may consult with their department chair or vice president if they feel it is necessary. Meals should not be required for any participant since the participants will be removing their masks to eat. Event planners may also work with Seegers Union staff to determine what spaces on campus will comfortably and safely meet their needs.

NOTE: All Muhlenberg College community members must carry their student and employee IDs at all times while on campus and IDs must be presented when requested by a College official.

Guest Speakers/Presenters/Performers - Regardless of vaccination status, guest speakers, presenters and performers will need to wear a mask when on campus indoors and not performing/speaking. At the discretion of the event sponsor, masks are not required for all guest speakers/presenters while presenting or performing.

During Performances/Lectures - Performers and lecturers should be positioned at least 12 feet from audience members throughout the performance. Physical distancing of three feet or more should be integrated into the setup and performance of the event when possible without disrupting the integrity of the event.

Event Sponsors Responsibilities

• Event sponsors should continue to monitor College policy as their event approaches.  Modifications to processes, access, and capacities could change unexpectedly throughout the semester and we will need to plan accordingly. All other College processes, policy and protocols remain in effect when scheduling events on campus.
• Event sponsors need to determine if a pre-registration mechanism will be used. Unvaccinated individuals will be required to wear masks at all events.
• Event sponsors should make sure that all participants and performers/speakers have access to our symptom assessment questions and have reviewed those ahead of coming.  If they have symptoms, they MUST not come to campus.

*Masking and other restrictions are subject to change in accordance with CDC recommendations, state requirements, and College policy.

*Should we see a change in conditions, the College reserves the right to require pre-event testing and/or proof of vaccination.

*We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue to work through an active semester while keeping our community safe.

All Muhlenberg College community members must carry their student and employee IDs at all times while on campus and IDs must be presented when requested by a College official.

Visitors are welcome on campus. Individuals who invite guests to campus are responsible for communicating to them our COVID-19 Policy and providing them with the link to the College’s symptom checker before they come to campus. All campus visitors, contractors, invited guests, etc. regardless of vaccine status must wear face coverings indoors on Muhlenberg’s campus at all times. In addition, all unvaccinated visitors must wear a mask at all times while on campus either indoors or outdoors.

In addition, please see below for specific guidance for particular locations:

Admissions and Residential Student Guests

All Admissions guests must be registered with the Office of Admissions. When guests register, they will be asked to review the symptom monitoring questions. Guests should only visit campus if they are symptom-free and have had no known recent COVID-19 exposures. In addition, all Admissions guests will wear face coverings indoors.

Overnight residence hall guests are required to show proof of vaccination and adhere to all campus policies. Please contact the Office of Admission or your student host to provide vaccination information.

Athletics: Indoor Sporting Events (as of 1/22)

Muhlenberg College will continue to allow guests at indoor sporting events providing they meet the following requirements:

• Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination: defined as 2 doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine;
• As of February 1, proof of vaccination will be required to include a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot as well for those who are eligible;
• All event attendees will need to show their vaccination card as well as a Photo ID;
• Children under 5 are not required to show proof of vaccination. 

Masking is required at all indoor events on campus and will be strictly enforced. Those not complying with the mask requirement will be asked to leave the event.
 
If the implementation of the above policy and masking requirement are not successful, the College will shift to a no guest policy.

Campus Events, Performers, Lecturers, etc.

For large-scale events by invitation, pre-registration will be required to collect contact information for guests of the College. Participants will understand in advance that masks are required indoors by all participants, except when actively eating and drinking. In addition, all guests to these events will complete the symptom checker before coming to campus and will not come to campus if they have any current COVID-19 symptoms or have had a recent direct exposure.

For typical college-sponsored events, masks are to be worn by performers/speakers, etc. while indoors on campus.  However, masks are not required for guest speakers/presenters while presenting or performing.

Performers should be positioned at least 12 feet from audience members throughout the performance.

Classroom Visitors

All invited guests to classrooms on campus must wear masks at all times. At the discretion of the instructor and pursuant to current College Covid-19 Policy, class attendees and instructors may or may not be masked. In addition, the instructor of the course has the discretion to determine if the guests may remove their mask if speaking or performing for the class.

Contractors

All contractors should be registered with the appropriate supervising office. Contractors must complete the symptom checker before coming to campus and should not come to campus if they have had a direct exposure to COVID-19 or have any COVID-19 symptoms. While on campus, all contractors must be masked inside buildings regardless of vaccine status.

Dining for Campus Visitors

For the start of the semester, we are strongly encouraging students to use “to-go” dining for meals and encourage the same for our campus visitors. Should campus visitors dine inside, they should be masked at all times while indoors, including while in line, waiting for meals, sitting at indoor dining tables, etc. Masks should only be removed indoors when actively eating and drinking and then should be replaced immediately after.  

Life Sports Center

Non-college visitors to the Life Sports Center (LSC) should be masked at all times unless showering or using the pool. When guests visit the LSC, they will be asked to review the symptom monitoring questions and should only visit campus if they are symptom-free and have had no known recent COVID-19 exposures. Muhlenberg College family members, as well as individuals who hold a membership to the LSC, will be asked to show proof of vaccination status in order to gain entry to the facility for exercise equipment or locker room access.

The College will utilize four specific masking statuses throughout the 2022 Spring Semester. These will be reviewed regularly and will be in effect based on local and campus information and data related to the spread of COVID-19 at any given time. The College expects to shift between these four statuses as needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to support our sense of community on campus. The BOLD phase represents the requirement currently in effect:

GREEN - Masks are required indoors for unvaccinated individuals. When masks are not required indoors for vaccinated individuals, faculty/staff may at their discretion still require masks in their classrooms, labs, studios or offices. 

YELLOW - Masks are required indoors for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status. At this level of alert, there is some discretion given to faculty in classroom settings, employees in their private offices and some flexibility with regard to practices and rehearsals. Masking is not required in residence halls.

ORANGE - Masks are required indoors at all times for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status. Masks can only be removed while actively eating/drinking, during final performances and in alignment with Centennial Conference athletics guidelines. During this alert level, individuals may remove masks in private offices only when working alone.  If another person enters the office space, masks must be worn. Masking will also be required in the residence halls at all times except while showering, using the sink and when in your individual room with only your roommates. 

RED - Masks are required at all times indoors and outdoors for all individuals at the College.

*The housing masking policy is the only masking policy that may shift independently of the College overall masking status

When a mask requirement is in effect, individuals are not required to wear masks while in their assigned living space by themselves or with only designated roommate(s), suitemate(s), or apartment-mate(s); when working in a private, single-occupancy room; and when actively eating and drinking.

Other masking considerations include:

YELLOW

• Department Sponsored Rehearsals and Performances: For activities sponsored by departments in the performing arts, masks must be worn and/or may only be removed at the discretion of the supervising faculty member teaching the course or directing the performance. This policy applies to singing, instrument playing, acting and dancing. If the supervisor allows masks to be removed for final preparations or performances, any individual participating in the dress rehearsal and/or performance may continue to wear their mask if they wish. In addition, in all performances, there should be 12ft or more of distance between the performers and the audience. All audience members or observers must be masked at all times.
• Example events/performances include: College Choir, Chamber Choir, Women’s Ensemble, Jazz Big Band, Wind Ensemble, all credit-bearing performances, and theatre & dance departmental productions.
• Club/Organization Sponsored Performances: Students must wear masks during all regular weekly practices/rehearsals. At the discretion of the student leadership of the group, masks may be removed during scheduled and/or final performances, as long as the group is rehearsing or performing in a designated reserved space on campus and maintaining 12 ft of distance from any audience members.
• Example groups include those sponsored through MTA, MDA, Acapella groups, etc.
• Athletic Practices and Competitions: Athletes should adhere to College policy, athletic policies specific to each sport, and Centennial Conference requirements.
• Classrooms/Labs/Teaching Studio spaces: Individual faculty will have some discretion over their classrooms/lab/teaching studio spaces. At level yellow, faculty may permit masks to be temporarily removed for specific activities. Such activities might include presentations or lectures or for other activities that are for a set amount of time and in spaces that allow physical distancing for the unmasked speaker. When masks are not required indoors for vaccinated individuals on campus (level green), faculty/staff may at their discretion still require masks in their classrooms/labs/studios.  
• Private Offices: Employees may use their discretion in allowing individuals to remove their masks when visiting their private offices when the College is at alert level yellow only. Employees should not ask other employees or students their individual vaccine status. When masking indoors is lifted for vaccinated individuals, employees may still require individuals to wear masks when visiting their private offices.
• Health Center: Masks are required regardless of vaccine status in medical facilities.
• Bus Transportation: Masks are required by all individuals while on Muhlenberg and/or privately contracted group transportation.

ORANGE

• Department Sponsored Rehearsals and Performances: For activities sponsored by departments in the performing arts, masks must be worn and may only be removed for final performances at the discretion of supervising faculty member teaching the course or directing the performance. This policy applies to singing, instrument playing, acting and dancing. If any individual participating in a final performance wishes to continue to wear their mask they may. In addition, in all performances, there should be 12ft or more of distance between the performers and the audience. All audience members or observers must be masked at all times.
• Example events/performances include: College Choir, Chamber Choir, Women’s Ensemble, Jazz Big Band, Wind Ensemble, all credit-bearing performances and theatre & dance departmental productions.
• Club/Organization Sponsored Performances: Students must wear masks during all regular weekly practices/rehearsals and scheduled performances. At the discretion of the student leadership of the group, masks may be removed during final performances only, as long as the group is rehearsing or performing in a designated reserved space on campus and maintaining 12 ft of distance from any audience members.
• Example groups include those sponsored through MTA, MDA, Acapella groups, etc.
• Athletic Practices and Competitions: Athletes should adhere to College policy, athletic policies specific to each sport and Centennial Conference requirements.
• Classrooms/Labs/Teaching Studio spaces: At level orange, masks are required indoors at all times for all classroom settings, regardless of vaccination status. When masks are not required indoors for vaccinated individuals on campus (level green), faculty/staff may at their discretion still require masks in their classrooms/labs/studios.  
• Private Offices: At level orange, employees may remove their masks when working in a private, single-occupancy room, however, masks must be replaced if another person enters the office. Employees should not ask other employees or students their individual vaccine status. When masking indoors is lifted for vaccinated individuals, employees may still require individuals to wear masks when visiting their private offices.
• Health Center: Masks are required regardless of vaccine status in medical facilities.
• Bus Transportation: Masks are required by all individuals while on Muhlenberg and/or privately contracted group transportation.

*All individuals are encouraged to wear masks at all times when they feel inclined to do so regardless of College masking policy. At no time will any individual be prevented from participating fully in the life of the College if they are wearing a mask. Masks are always permitted, even if not required.

*Faculty and staff may have discretion over mask wearing for vaccinated individuals in their private spaces, however, they may NOT ask individuals about their specific vaccine status. 

*The College recommends that faculty and staff place a sign on their office door or a note in their syllabus about any exceptions they intend to make to the College’s masking policy.

First-Year Students and Families (YouTube | Vimeo)
This webinar was held on Thursday, July 8.

Sophomore and Transfer Students and Families (YouTube | Vimeo)
This webinar was held on Thursday, July 8.

Junior and Senior Students and Families (YouTube | Vimeo)
This webinar was held on Wednesday, July 7.

First-Year Students and Families (YouTube | Vimeo)
This webinar was held on Wednesday, August 4.

Sophomore and Transfer Students and Families (YouTube | Vimeo)
This webinar was held on Wednesday, August 4.

Future scheduled webinars include:

Junior and Senior Students and Families
Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Zoom link

If you experience an emergency, please call Campus Safety at 484-664-3110 if you are on campus or call 911 if you are away from campus.

IMPORTANT: If you are feeling sick, the best thing you can do to protect yourself and your community is to stay home and contact your healthcare provider. If you are on campus this summer, please contact Health Services (484-664-3199).

Counseling Services has moved to an emergency consultation model of care and will continue to provide services remotely for consultations and urgent concerns, including on-call counseling after hours. Click here for more information and or to schedule a consultation.