COVID-19 Support
Pre-semester Testing
All students are required to participate in COVID-19 testing and have a negative COVID-19 test result from a University provided test on file with the University within 72 hours before they are back on campus, move into on-campus housing, start on-campus activities, attend classes, or participate in any approved internships or clinical experiences. This includes graduate students and students who have remained on campus or lived near campus during the winter break.
Students who have received a positive COVID test result within the 90-day window before returning and who have submitted approved documentation of that test result are not required to participate in this testing.
Download our Pre-semester Testing Schedule and Checklist to determine your testing requirements and timeline.
Testing Checklist
I am ready to arrive/have met the testing requirements when I have:
- Received a negative COVID-19 by the appropriate date based on my return date, or
- Tested positive in the 90 days prior and, if necessary, uploaded my third-party positive test results and received verification.
Check the Know your status portal to confirm you have completed the requirements.
COVID-19 Support
To help students navigate the new complexities of academic and campus life due to COVID-19, this website compiles important support resources, information, and guidance ranging from Testing and Contact Tracing to Conduct and Compliance.
Testing and Contact Tracing
Penn State is employing strategies to create an effective COVID-19 detection and management system for all campuses, including testing, contact tracing, and monitoring, as well as reacting to trends in data at the community and national levels. Learn more about the robust COVID-19 management plans and explore resources for University Park and campus locations.
Compact, Conduct, and Compliance
As part of Penn State’s Back to State initiative, the University is communicating several behavioral expectations to help every member of the Penn State community stay safe and healthy. It is important that all members—faculty, staff, students, and visitors—take responsibility for their own health and safety and act in a manner that demonstrates respect and consideration for those around them.
Resources
Penn State remains committed to assisting students, faculty, and staff, during this challenging time. Student Affairs, Penn State, and community resources are available remotely and provide guidance, answers, and contact information for those in need of additional assistance.