Food service will be available for residents, off-campus students, staff, and faculty. Meal offerings and the methods of delivery are being planned with our employee and customer safety in mind, as well as HSU’s sustainability goals.

Though surface transmission of COVID-19 is rare with proper hand hygiene and etiquette, disinfecting wipes may still be utilized throughout campus on a case-by-case basis, to meet regulatory requirements for surface cleaning in areas where there are 1) shared materials between multiple users or 2) to supplement routine cleaning in areas where custodians do not routinely service or in areas where it is not appropriate for them to do so (labs, research spaces, private offices). This guide will help you properly disinfect surfaces with wipes, should you need to use them. 

Events, meetings, and gatherings are allowed to be held in person while following COVID-19 event guidelines, however, many will remain virtual.

This guide will help you understand what you need to know and do regarding face masks while on campus.

The use of gloves should be reserved for health care workers, first responders, and specific employees who are required to use them to protect their skin from chemicals. Gloves are not indicated as a protective measure against Covid-19 for the general public, as surface transmission in most cases is rare. The CDC has determined that routine handwashing is the most effective way to combat transmission

Strategies will be implemented to protect the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff. These measures will be consistent with State, California State University system, and local public health guidelines.

The University has developed a plan that looks at protocols for individual and multiple cases, identifies roles and responsibilities, and identifies the process and criteria for returning to campus after a failed wellness self-check.

Various types of research will continue on campus, prioritizing those activities that are critical or cannot be delayed. Research that may be conducted virtually will continue online.

This information will help campus residents move in and conduct their semester safely.

The campus will operate in a way to provide an experience that is safe for the entire campus community and enriching for students as they progress toward their degree.

As members of the Humboldt State University community, all students, faculty, and staff will commit to protect others and themselves during the pandemic.

Faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities are required to be immunized against COVID-19 or be approved for an exemption.

Humboldt State University will be offering on-campus COVID-19 vaccination clinics and regular testing.

Humboldt State University is working to maintain as much flexibility as possible for employees, while keeping their health and safety in mind during the pandemic.