A message for commuter students from the Director for the Center for Health Promotion and Wellness highlighting the University’s policy for COVID isolation this year and shares an opportunity for students to receive flu and COVID vaccines.
September 16, 2022A message for residential students from the Director for the Center for Health Promotion and Wellness highlighting the University’s policy for COVID isolation this year and shares an opportunity for students to receive flu and COVID vaccines.
September 16, 2022Starting on Monday, February 21, the COVID-19 testing site will be located in the Special Functions Room (A-070, located on the ground floor of the MCB, near Fens Dining) for the remainder of the spring semester. The SFR testing site will open at 10am on Monday, February 21, to allow staff the time to set […]
February 14, 2022Given the ever-changing nature of the pandemic and the various measures we have taken in response to it, the COVID-19 Recovery Task Force has created the Campus Operating Status to help inform the community of the current status of our policies and operations. The status will be reviewed and updated regularly by the Task Force based on the current data regarding virus transmission and campus safety. View the Campus Operating Status.
February 2, 2022We’re excited to announce after a successful spring start, we’re able to return operations to many of our Fall 2021 policies and procedures. Please review the entire email to learn more about booster clinic opportunities, the reopening of dining locations, and the updated campus guest policy.
January 24, 2022We’re excited to announce after a successful spring start, we’re able to return operations to many of our Fall 2021 policies and procedures. Please review the entire email to learn more about booster clinic opportunities, the reopening of dining locations, and the updated residential campus guest policy.
January 24, 2022We write today as a follow-up to last week’s COVID-19 message with several important updates and reminders as you assist your students to return to campus. Public health experts predict that this latest COVID-19 surge will peak in Massachusetts by the end of the month. The enhanced protocols and reminders below are designed to ensure the safety of our community during this time. The COVID-19 Recovery Task Force meets regularly to review our various protocols and will provide updates on any changes based on the latest data and guidance.
January 18, 2022We are excited to welcome you back to Simmons for the start of the spring semester! We write today as a follow-up to last week’s COVID-19 message with several important updates and reminders as you prepare to return to campus. Public health experts predict that this latest COVID-19 surge will peak in Massachusetts by the end of the month. The enhanced protocols and reminders below are designed to ensure the safety of our community during this time. The COVID-19 Recovery Task Force meets regularly to review our various protocols and will provide updates on any changes based on the latest data and guidance.
January 11, 2022Simmons continues to follow public health guidance from local, state, and federal agencies. As a result, we are implementing the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s updated isolation recommendations following a positive COVID test. Students now need to isolate for five days on the Simmons Residence Campus or if they are within 200 miles from campus, […]
January 11, 2022We hope this message finds you well. As you know, the COVID-19 Recovery Task Force has continued to meet and monitor the latest public health guidance and data – including the significant rise in COVID cases in the Boston area, Massachusetts, and around the nation. The health and safety of students, faculty, and staff continues to be our top priority during this pandemic. We write today with several important COVID-19 updates for the spring semester related to return to campus and remote learning, masks, and testing.
January 6, 2022