While we were in the midst of COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines, a daily notice was sent to faculty informing them of students who would not be in class due to isolation or quarantine. As stated in this campus-wide announcement sent to faculty and staff on August 19th, these daily notifications have been sunsetted. Students are expected to communicate directly with instructors regarding their absences. Only in the event a student is so ill that they are unable to communicate with their instructors will a Notification of Absence be provided related to COVID-19. Per III-F. Attendance in the University Regulations, instructors are encouraged to be reasonable in making these accommodations. Review the Regulations for additional information related to Notification of Absence.
If you have any questions or concerns related to Notification of Absence, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@clarkson.edu or 315-268-6620.
Reminder: Clarkson COVID-19 Procedures for Students
Clarkson continues to follow the guidance, information, and directives from the New York State Department of Health and relevant county public health departments regarding COVID-19 protocols. For more information regarding Clarkson’s COVID-19 policies, visit clarkson.edu/covid-information.
Clarkson students who test positive for COVID-19 are required to:
- Report their positive test to the Student Health and Counseling Center. Students do not report positive tests or the need for isolation to the Office of the Dean of Students.
- Immediately begin their isolation period at an off-campus location. As space permits, Clarkson has extremely limited isolation housing available only for residential students whose homes are outside of a 500-mile radius of campus. All students whose primary address is within 500 miles are required to leave campus for their isolation.
- Visit the St Lawrence County Public Health website to report a positive at-home test or to obtain an isolation order.
- Notify close contacts that they tested positive for COVID-19.
If you have any questions or concerns related to COVID-19, please contact the Student Health and Counseling Center at shac@clarkson.edu or 315-268-6633. Do not encourage students to contact the Office of the Dean of Students for COVID-19 matters.