Skip Navigation Homepage Navigation Admissions A–Z · Directories · MyKSC Search keene.edu Fall 2021 Semester SECTION MENU Welcome Back to Campus! Our fall semester is in person, and in community, together! From in-person classroom learning, to student activities and events, our semester is more like the campus experience we know and love at Keene State. – COVID-19 Vaccines We strongly encourage all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated as soon as possible, for their own health and safety and for that of our campus community. The medical data and public health recommendations are clear: being fully vaccinated will greatly decrease your chances of becoming infected with the COVID-19 virus or transmitting the virus to your friends, family, or others with whom you have close contact. In addition, fully vaccinated people who become infected with COVID-19 experience milder symptoms, are rarely hospitalized, and almost never die from the disease. Students, faculty and staff, once you’re fully vaccinated, please consider sharing your proof of vaccination with the College! The proportion of our campus community that is fully vaccinated is an important factor in determining our health and safety protocols. If you have not already, please report your vaccination status to us as soon as possible by following this link to our confidential portal. Your choice to voluntarily report your vaccination status will help us protect the health and safety of you, your family, friends, classmates, and all members of our campus community. We will hold your information in confidence and use it only to establish our campus health and safety protocols. Please let us know if you have questions or concerns about reporting your vaccination status by contacting covidinfo@keene.edu. The health and safety of our community continue to be top priorities. Details about the fall will be updated here as decisions are made. As always, Keene State closely follows the science around the pandemic. Spread the word that we are #OwlsUnited! Testing for COVID-19 Through the month of October, all faculty, staff and students (regardless of vaccination status) will be tested weekly. Please refer to the schedule below to find your day for testing each week. If you have any questions about your timing for testing, please contact covidinfo@keene.edu. Mondays: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Mountain View Room, 3rd floor, Student Center Students living off campus with last name beginning with A - F Students and staff living in Fiske Hall, Holloway Hall and Owl’s Nests Tuesdays: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Mountain View Room, 3rd floor, Student Center Students living off campus with last name beginning with G - N Students living in One Butler Court, Huntress Hall Wednesdays: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Mountain View Room, 3rd floor, Student Center All employees Students living in The Commons, Pondside 1, 2 & 3 Thursdays: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Mountain View Room, 3rd floor, Student Center Students living off campus with last names beginning with O - Z Students living in Carle Hall Fridays: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Mountain View Room, 3rd floor, Student Center Assigned students and employees Not Feeling Well? Symptomatic Testing Available: Do not go to class, if you’re not feeling well! Walk-in symptomatic COVID testing is available at Monadnock Hall: Mondays 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays 12 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays 12 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Thursdays 12 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Fridays 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Fall 2021 Covid-19 Operational Plan Keene State continues to carefully follow the science around COVID-19. A comprehensive plan that incorporates data is used to guide the College’s operational decisions during the pandemic. Click here to view the plan for fall 2021. Frequently Asked Questions COVID-19 Safety Measures What should I do if I’m not feeling well? I tested positive outside of KSC testing, what should I do? How long should I stay home if I’m not feeling well? Will I have to quarantine if I am exposed to someone who has COVID-19? Who do I contact if I have a question about contact tracing? What if I was exposed to someone who has tested positive but I have not been contacted? How often will I need to be tested for COVID-19? When and how will we know if campus restrictions are changed? What if I have COVID related questions or concerns? Do I need to wear a mask while on campus? What about my family or friends who come to campus with me? What kind of masks are required to be used while on campus? What happens if a student doesn’t follow the protocols? What safety protocols will be in place in classrooms? How is the College preparing for COVID cases when they occur? Where can I find information about test results and the criteria that are used to determine how the college is operating? COVID-19 Vaccines Will Keene State offer vaccination clinics on campus? Does, or will, Keene State require the COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend in person? Why isn’t Keene State requiring the COVID vaccine? What’s different about my experience at Keene State in the fall if I get vaccinated? I’m unsure about getting vaccinated. Where can I go to get more information? What happens to the COVID vaccine proof that is submitted to Keene State? Academics Are physical classrooms be back to normal? What if I am feeling ill and have a scheduled class? Can students attend class virtually if they are not feeling well? When am I allowed to go back to class after I’ve been feeling ill? Student Activities and Living On Campus Are KSC students living off campus allowed to enter on-campus residential buildings this academic year? Will student clubs and organizations still meet in person (as well as virtually) in the fall? What is student life be like on campus? Travel Guidelines Are students permitted go home for a weekend to visit family or friends during the semester? Events and Visitors Can I have visitors on campus? Will spectators be allowed at athletic games? 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