Kennesaw State University

05/09/2022 | News release | Archived content

COVID-19 Info and Resources

  • I have been fully vaccinated. Do I still have to quarantine if I am exposed to COVID-19?

    As long as they remain asymptomatic, fully vaccinated individuals do not have to quarantine following a known exposure to COVID-19. If you have been fully vaccinated and are identified by the KSU COVID Response Center as a close contact to a confirmed case, please email proof of your vaccination to [email protected] to avoid the quarantine requirement. Additionally, vaccinated individuals who are identified as close contacts are advised to take precautions and follow Department of Public Health guidance, which can be found here.

  • Have positive cases of COVID-19 been reported to Kennesaw State this week?

    • Confirmed COVID-19 Cases for May 14 - May 21

    • 2 Total Faculty Reports

      8 Total Staff Reports

      3 Total Students Reports

      13 Overall Total Confirmed Cases

  • How will the University respond when someone tests positive for COVID-19?

    We have established a response team of trained professionals to respond to confirmed COVID-19 cases on campus.

    • Students
      • Students will be provided with the necessary medical care as well as educational and other support services. The student will be instructed to self-isolate in accordance with Georgia Department of Public Health guidance, with their consent, their information will be reported to their professors so that they are made aware that they will miss class. If the student resides on campus, they will be asked to share a list of their close contacts at KSU. In coordination with Cobb Douglas Department of Health, close contacts will be notified.
    • Faculty/Staff
      • Faculty or staff who test positive for COVID-19 should complete the COVID Self-reporting form found hereimmediately. The employee will be instructed to self-isolate at home in accordance with DPH guidance.
      • The COVID Response Team will also coordinate with Environmental Health & Safety to determine if additional cleaning and decontamination of affected work areas is necessary.
  • What cleaning protocols are in place at the University?
    • KSU cleaning protocols align with CDC and USG guidance. High-traffic/high-touch areas will be professionally cleaned and disinfected multiple times per day. Employees should wipe down equipment that is commonly used (e.g., copiers, printers, fax machines) before and after use. Employees will be encouraged to clean their workstations daily. We will provide disinfectant and paper towels to each department. Cleaning supplies are limited and for office use ONLY.
    • Disinfectant wipes will be provided in classrooms so that students and faculty can clean their desks and workspaces in between use.
  • What percentage of the KSU community has been vaccinated?

    In partnership with Wellstar Health System, KSU began administering vaccines for all faculty, staff and students in January 2021 and will continue to offer vaccines and booster doses to the campus community at no cost. In addition to the on-campus option, members of the community have received vaccinations at the many off-campus sites available through the state. Therefore, it is impossible for the University to know how many people have been vaccinated. However, the University has and will continue to encourage faculty, staff and students to receive the vaccine on campus or through other providers.

  • Are there policies in place to address unvaccinated people?

    Students, faculty and staff should not be asked about their vaccine status, and students should not be segregated in a classroom or from other instructor-student interactions (office hours, group work, field trips, labs, etc.) based on their vaccination status.

  • Are there current health and well-being services available on campus?

    Good mental health and wellbeing are the foundation for your success in college. Being proactive, advocating for what you need and taking steps to build your personal resiliency is easier than ever. Wellbeing@KSU is brought to you by the Division of Student Affairs.

    Student appointments and services are available in the following manner:

    • Counseling and Psychological Services: Appointments are available both virtually and in person. https://counseling.kennesaw.edu/; 470-578-6600 (Kennesaw) and 470-578-7391 (Marietta)
    • CARE Pantry and Services: Appointments are available both virtually and in person. Click here for more information.
    • Wellness Peer Mentors: Trained on a wide variety of helping skills to coach students struggling with some of the top impediments to mental health and well-being. Appointments are available both virtually and in person. Click here for more information.
    • Sports and Rec: OwlFit Programs offer a variety of ways for you to reach your wellbeing goals. Click here for more information.
    • For information and resources please reach out to the Division of Student Affairs.
  • What if the pandemic worsens?
    • Based on guidelines by the Georgia Department of Public Health, KSU will continue to coordinate with the University System of Georgia in order to implement all relevant guidance and to update policies and procedures as circumstances warrant.
  • What should I do if someone tells me they have been exposed to or has COVID-19?

    You should direct them to report this information through the KSU self-report form found here. Please be mindful that health information is protected by federal law and that you should not share this information with other employees or students. KSU will follow DPH guidance as it relates to notification of COVID-19 cases on campus.

  • As a faculty member, what should I do if a student tells me that they have tested positive or have been exposed to COVID-19?
  • Can we require face coverings be worn in classrooms or offices?

    Pursuant to updated guidance from the University System of Georgia (USG), masks are encouraged based on individual preference and assessment of personal risk.

  • Will social distancing be required in classrooms for unvaccinated individuals?

    In accordance with USG policy, institutions will be returning to campus in the spring with no social distancing measures required. Faculty, staff and students are strongly encouraged to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and booster doses.

  • What should a staff or faculty member do if they are exposed to someone with COVID-19?
    • Staff or faculty members who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 should follow Georgia Department of Public Health quarantine guidance.
  • When should an individual quarantine vs. isolate themselves?

    Unvaccinated individuals should quarantine when they might have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus. Individuals should isolate when they have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, even if they don't have symptoms.

  • Are there guidelines in place regarding on-campus research activities?
    The Office of Research has updated its COVID guidelines for research activities. Please click here for details.