COVID-19 Updates/Return to Campus Plan

Return to Campus Plan

Frequently Asked Questions

If you're searching for additional information quickly, we've compiled the most helpful frequently asked questions below.

• Will masks be required?

  Masks are not required but optional for fully vaccinated individuals. Unvaccinated persons are encouraged to continue to follow CDC guidelines and wear a mask indoors.

• What to expect for move-in day?

  FallMove-in Dates/Times
  

  • Volleyball, Cheer, and Football

    July 30, 2021
    8:30am-12pm and 1pm-3:30pm

  • Men's and Women's Soccer

    August 2, 2021
    8:30am-12pm and 1pm-2:30pm

  • Track/Cross Country

    August 3, 2021
    8:30am-12pm and 1pm-2:30pm

  • Renaissance

    August 4, 2021
    9am-12pm and 1-3pm

  • STARS

    August 10, 2021
    11am-12pm

  • Freshman

    August 12, 2021
    9am-12pm

  • Returning Students

    August 13, 2021
    9am-12pm and 1pm-3:30pm

  
  

• What do I need to bring?

  Make sure to bring masks, antibacterial wipes, and cleaning supplies in addition to the packing list.

• Will I need to be tested?

  The University will monitor the need for testing of students, faculty, staff, and guests. This may include testing before arriving on campus, upon return to campus, or during a student’s or employee’s time on campus.
  Students from or who have recently traveled to hotspot areas, as defined by state and/or federal authorities, may be asked to either obtain COVID-19 testing or undergo an appropriate quarantine upon arrival on campus.

  
  

• What to expect for quarantine/isolation?

  • A positive test requires a 10-day isolation.
    
  • Exposure - required to quarantine for 5 days then get tested on day 6. If the test is negative, then you will be released from quarantine on day 8.
    
  • The student will be encouraged to go home, if possible.
    
  • If a student is unable to go home, then he/she will be asked to quarantine in the dorm room.
    
  • Food will be delivered to the student’s room.
    
  • Housing will check on the student.
    
  • Like excused absences due to participation in official Bethel University events (athletics, Renaissance, etc.), in the case of absences due to official COVID-19 quarantine status, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor, make up any missed work, and fulfill all assignments.