Dear Students,
Allegheny County continued to report daily COVID-19 case rates above 400, keeping the county in the high-risk zone for community transmission. Details may be found by clicking here. Campus rates remain low and have been positively impacted by continued student regard for a commitment to the welfare of those around them. Such will be critical to keeping an open learning environment.
New this week
Weekend Student Activities
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Thursday, Sept. 30 @ 6 p.m. – Student Government Association (SGA) Meeting
Join the SGA for a meeting to discuss funding for clubs and organizations as well as future town hall meeting topics. The first town hall will be held next Thursday, Oct. 7, featuring Chartwells food service. -
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday @ 8 p.m. – An Evening of One Acts
An Evening of One Acts opens tonight in the Antonian Theatre. It will also run Friday and Saturday at the same time and place. This collection of eight wide-ranging one act plays features a variety of actors and directors! Run time is about 70 minutes. Admission is free! -
Pittsburgh Area: To find information on events happening in Pittsburgh this weekend, click here. Remember, Port Authority of Pittsburgh offers $1 trips with Carlow student ID evenings and weekends. Bus schedule information can be found by clicking here. We will be offering a shuttle service on Saturday and Sundays soon. Please stay tuned for more information!
Flu season is here: Don’t wait. Vaccinate
Protect yourself and those at risk around you by getting your flu shot! Another flu shot clinic is scheduled right here at Carlow University for students, staff, and faculty. Click here to register for the next clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the third floor of Frances Warde Hall! Remember to bring your health insurance card and photo ID.
Have questions or don’t have health insurance? Please reach out to health services by calling 412-578-6474 or emailing HCS@carlow.edu.
Virtual, non-credit fitness classes
Click here to register for a non-credit fitness class! The following are available in fall 2021:
| Day | Class | Times |
| Monday | Yoga | 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. |
| Monday | Five Element QiGong | 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
| Tuesday | QiGong Infused Yoga | 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. |
| Wednesday | Yoga | 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. |
| Thursday | QiGong Infused Yoga | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Reminders
ACTION NEEDED: Submit Vaccination Status Information
If you have not already responded, Carlow University is requiring students to report their vaccination status. We need each of you to click here to submit your information. Please submit your information immediately. All information isconfidential* and will be gathered in aggregate form to guide University policy, prevention, and mitigation decisions. Please understand we will be following up with each student to confirm compliance and failure to do so may result in conduct review.
The CAA is Open for Tutoring and Academic Coaching
The Center for Academic Achievement (CAA) is tutoring and coaching online! Students can make an appointment with a tutor or academic coach through the scheduling system’s video feature or through email with a writing tutor. The CAA is here to help! Find them online at https://carlow.mywconline.com/, by calling 412-578-6146 or emailing caa@carlow.edu.
Disabilities Services Office
Assistance through Carlow’s Disabilities Service Office is also available. Students may request accommodations for the fall semester through these links:
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Students requesting accommodations for the first time:
https://carlow-accommodate.symplicity.com/public_accommodation/ -
Students renewing accommodations in a semester request:
https://carlow-accommodate.symplicity.com/
Please email dso@carlow.edu with questions or concerns.
Counseling Services Available
During the pandemic, Counseling Services is fully accessible for in-person and telehealth appointments. Evening and Sunday appointments are available by request. Individual and group sessions are also available. Contact and access information can be obtained on the Health and Counseling Services HCS Homepage.
Not feeling well? Here’s who to contact
We have been getting questions about what to do when student have COVID-19 symptoms. In short, stay where you are and contact Health Services 412-578-6474 or your Primary Care Physician (PCP). There are different guidelines for those vaccinated and unvaccinated regarding need to test, quarantine, and isolate. We recommend you use the following CDC guidelines:
Symptomatic? Report COVID-19 Test Results
If you are experiencing symptoms that may be associated with COVID-19, please stay home and contact Health Services or your Primary Care Provider. Students are encouraged to self-report their test results to inform Carlow University’s COVID-19 dashboard. Students should contact Health Services by clicking here, calling 412-578-6474 or emailing hcs@carlow.edu.
If you have trouble clicking the above link, enter the URL below into your web
browser’s navigation bar:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8dW1QIPCVkuxZE0CPEXFrkX4D32NO0JDvJgElYKFKxpUNlY5UVcyODFXMFRDREJXWFpKR1NMTlU3WC4u&web=1&wdLOR=cAD30AC12-374B-44CA-A7CB-B1DB7D61A002
Help Needed? Submit a Care Report
With the beginning of each semester, students occasionally struggle with affordability, academic adjustments, and connecting to the community. If you become concerned about yourself or others, please submit a report and let the Care Team know about any needs, questions or concerns. We are active and will make contact with you, or those you refer, to help. You may also contact the Student Affairs office at 412-578-6293 or studentaffairs@carlow.edu.
Stay well and be safe as we welcome in October!
Sincerely,
Timothy P. Phillips, PhD
Vice President of Student Affairs & Dean of Students