Dear Students,
Allegheny County remains in the high-risk zone for community transmission, though case rates have decreased slightly this past week. Details may be found by clicking here. While campus rates remain low, concern about continued spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant calls for our collective preventative actions to maintain an open learning environment.
New this week:
Weekend Student Activities
- Thursday, Sept. 16 @ 6 p.m. – Student Government Association (SGA) Meeting
Join fellow students in the University Commons, second floor, to discuss issues related to enhancing the student experience. All are welcome to attend!
- Thursday, Sept. 16 @ 7 p.m. – BINGO
Immediately following the SGA meeting on the second floor of the University Commons, take part in a Carlow University favorite: BINGO! Join us for your shot at winning one of our many great prizes.
- Friday, Sept. 17 @ 4 p.m. – Hamilton Karaoke
Sing your heart out to the tunes of the hit musical, Hamilton! Join your peers on the second floor of the University Commons for this themed event you won’t want to miss!
- 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!
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 is confidential 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.
Reminders:
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.
Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!
Sincerely,
Timothy P. Phillips, PhD
Vice President of Student Affairs & Dean of Students