This page provides access to the most up-to-date information on Penn State's response to the coronavirus, as well as related campus-specific information.
UPDATED: Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 12:30 p.m.
Coronavirus Information
Masking
The University strongly recommends face masks be worn indoors on campuses in counties designated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to have high COVID-19 Community Levels
Even on campuses in counties with low or medium COVID-19 Community Levels, the University encourages anyone who wishes to wear mask indoors on these campuses to continue to do so.
The CDC’s county-by-county COVID-19 Community Levels are a tool to help individuals decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data. Levels can be low (green), medium (yellow) or high (orange), and are based on the number of new COVID-19 cases in each county as well as new hospital admissions and hospital capacity.
The University strongly encourages all students, faculty and staff to stay up to date with their vaccinations, including booster doses, and to share their vaccination status with the University.
Further details are available by visiting VirusInfo.psu.edu, Penn State’s main website with links to the latest news and answers to frequently asked questions about the University’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
KeepLearning.psu.edu: This dedicated website for students offers support for remote learning, resources for academic advising and tutoring, and contact information.
KeepTeaching.psu.edu: Course instructors visiting the site will find information on effective teaching, technology training, webinars and support as they update and teach their courses. The site also features a newly created guide for instructors specifically designed for preparing and teaching.
VirusInfo.psu.edu: Penn State’s main website with links to the latest news and answers to frequently asked questions about the University’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The site’s resources page also contains links to dedicated resources for students and employees; information on testing, contact tracing and monitoring for the campus community; classroom and office guidance; and policies on masking and social distancing.
Penn State COVID-19 Compact: Before returning to campus, students are asked to verify that they understand the behavioral requirements and guidelines, via LionPath
