Dear Students,

 

Happy First-Day of Classes!

 

We are sharing with you several documents to ensure you are well informed of the expectations around testing, compliance, and policies. Each document will be updated regularly as the landscape changes, and we will make you aware of any major changes.

COVID Community Standards for Undergraduates

 

As we work to keep Simmons healthy, please find below with clearly outlined information and point of contact for the following:

  • Testing
  • CoVerified
  • Testing Compliance
  • Facial Coverings
  • Positive Cases
  • Contact Tracing
  • Quarantine & Isolation
  • Returning to Activities
  • COVID-19 Classroom, Academics & Absences
  • Athletics
  • Student Events
  • COF Event Participation
  • Guests & Visitors to Campus
  • Residential Student Guest Policy
  • Host Policy
  • Travel

COVID-19 Test Site Information

 

Each week you will need to make your way to the Residential Campus to participate in your surveillance testing.

 

  • In order to access the Residential Campus, you must bring your Simmons ID
  • Enter the Residence Campus through the Simmons Hall (F on the map) off of Brookline Ave, through the iron gate
  • Enter Simmons Hall through the exterior door, and make a left upon entering, tapping the card reader to unlock the door
  • Make your way through the small hallway and exit through the next door
  • Continue along the path bearing left, following the sidewalk to Alumnae Hall. You will pass Morse, Mesick and Evans Hall along the way
  • Enter Alumnae Hall by utilizing the steps up to the transom deck connected to South Hall and take a right

CoVerified - COVID-19 Testing Management App

CoVerified is a portal that allows participants to schedule testing appointments and view results. All students, faculty, and staff will be required to use CoVerified to manage their testing schedule and view results through the mobile app or CoVerified website. All students, faculty, and staff should have their first test by September 10 and should be tested at least once per week after that.

 

CoVerified has three statuses:

  • Cleared - A green Cleared status means you have either tested negative within the last 12 days or you have been exempted from testing because you have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 90 days.
  • Restricted - A red Restricted status means you have either tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 10 days or it has been more than 12 days since your last negative test. People with Restricted statuses should not be attending classes or coming to campus for any purpose other than visiting the testing center to get back into compliance or the Health Center for treatment.
  • Remote - If you are not going to be on campus for two weeks or more, set your CoVerified status to Remote and you will not be required to participate in weekly testing. However, you also should not come to campus while on Remote status. If you are coming to campus for any reason, click the “Return to Campus” button and follow the prompts. If it has been more than 12 days since your last test, you must immediately get tested in order to get back into compliance or leave campus.

 

Thank you for doing your part to help create a safe campus community for your fellow students, faculty, and staff.

 

Sincerely,

 

Renique Kersh, Ph.D.

VP for Student Affairs