Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources – News

Return to Fall 2021

Owl Nation is looking forward to a return to campus for fall 2021. The health and safety of our entire campus community is our top priority and as we prepare to welcome our new and returning students, faculty and staff back to the nest, we will continue to follow the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control, the Georgia Department of Public Health, and the University System of Georgia.

As long as they remain asymptomatic, fully vaccinated individuals do not have to quarantine following a known exposure to COVID-19. If you have been fully vaccinated and are identified by the KSU COVID Response Center as a close contact to a confirmed case, please email proof of your vaccination to covidresponse@kennesaw.edu to avoid the quarantine requirement.

During the week of July 24 and July 30, there were 6 reported cases of COVID-19. Please note that this number includes individuals working or studying remotely.

We have established a response team of trained professionals to respond to confirmed COVID-19 cases on campus.

In partnership with Wellstar Health System, KSU began administering vaccines for all faculty, staff and students in January 2021 and will continue to offer vaccines to the campus community at no cost. In addition to the on-campus option, members of the community have received vaccinations at the many off-campus sites available through the state. Therefore, it is impossible for the University to know how many people have been vaccinated. However, the University has and will continue to encourage faculty, staff and students to receive the vaccine on campus or through other providers.

Students, faculty and staff should not be asked about their vaccine status, and students should not be segregated in a classroom or from other instructor-student interactions (office hours, group work, field trips, labs, etc.) based on their vaccination status.

Good mental health and wellbeing are the foundation for your success in college. Being proactive, advocating for what you need and taking steps to build your personal resiliency is easier than ever. Wellbeing@KSU is brought to you by the Division of Student Affairs.

Student appointments and services are available in the following manner (Masks are recommended for in person appointments):

You should direct them to report this information through the KSU self-report form found here. Please be mindful that health information is protected by federal law and that you should not share this information with other employees or students. KSU will follow DPH guidance as it relates to notification of COVID-19 cases on campus.

Pursuant to updated guidance from the University System of Georgia (USG), all vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals are encouraged to continue wearing a face covering while inside campus facilities. Unvaccinated individuals are also strongly encouraged to continue to socially distance while inside campus facilities.

In accordance with USG policy, institutions will be returning to campus in the fall with no social distancing measures required. Faculty, staff and students are strongly encouraged to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources - News