COVID-19 Updates/Return to Campus Plan

COVID-19 Cases | Spring 2021

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?

  Yes. Face coverings will be required in all buildings by students, faculty, and staff.

  
  

  All students will be required to wear face coverings in classrooms unless otherwise accommodated due to documented health and/or disability-related reasons. Documentation will need to be provided to Cindy Mallard, Vice President and Academic Dean at mallardc@bethelu.edu

  
  
  
  
  

• What to expect for move-in day?

  SpringMove-in Dates/Times
  
  • December 26th - Men's & Women's Basketball
  2pm-6pm - check-in time
  

  
  

  • January 4th - Baseball (varsity only), Cheerleading, Volleyball, Men's & Women's Soccer, and Men's & Women's Bowling
  9am-12pm and 1pm-3pm - check-in times

  
  

  • January 8th - Remainder of athletic teams, Renaissance, and returning and new students
  Check-in will be done in alphabetical order:
  8am - 10am - A-G
  10am - 12pm - H-N
  12pm - 1pm - Lunch
  1pm - 3pm O-T
  3pm - 4pm U-Z
  

  
  
  

• 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 classes?

  Our primary goal in preparing classes is to enhance safety for students, faculty, and staff. We will have fewer students in a classroom and on campus at the same time. To accomplish that:

  
  

  • Each classroom will be given a total “COVID Capacity.” Classes may move to larger venues, may be delivered online, or may be hybrid.
  

  
  

  • Hybrid courses may mean classroom instruction on one day and online instruction on the alternate day.

  
  

  • In the case of in-person instruction being halted or canceled due to increased transmission, hybrid and online class formats will be utilized.
  

  
  

  • Students should be prepared for shifts to alternate means of instruction, including online instruction, at any point during the semester.
  

  
  

  • Students should check their portal and Bethel emails frequently for notifications on class time or day changes due to delivery methods.

• 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.