COVID Communications
Access an archive of university-issued communications about QU’s ongoing COVID mitigation efforts, key actions members of our community must take, and links to important resources.
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COVID-19 Resources
We are investing significant time and resources to provide our students and parents peace of mind that when they’re among their Bobcat family, their health, safety and support needs are our top priority. Below you'll find information below about our approach to academics, living on campus, dining, health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Access an archive of university-issued communications about QU’s ongoing COVID mitigation efforts, key actions members of our community must take, and links to important resources.
By partnering with members of the Quinnipiac community, the CARE Team works to promote student well-being and success in the context of community safety. CARE referrals are submitted by faculty, staff, students and community members. Helping a student during difficult times, such as the passing of a loved one; supporting students experiencing social challenges with roommates, friends and/or peers; and supporting students whose physical, emotional, mental, spiritual or financial health is at risk are examples of the type of help available.
The multidisciplinary team, trained in both behavioral intervention and threat assessment, meets weekly to review and discuss new referrals, ongoing cases, and the best course of action to support the student of concern. Referrals should be submitted using the CARE and Conduct Incident Reporting Form. The form and other information, such as team membership, when to make a referral, and a list of frequently asked questions, can be found on the MyQ CARE Team site.
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Reports on the spread of COVID-19 infections are a source of stress and concern for many, but it is critical that we pause and reflect on how our words and reactions can affect others during this global health crisis. Now more than ever, it’s important for all members of the Quinnipiac community to treat one another with care and dignity.
Please consider the following:
The training outlines community standards we must all observe and reinforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. It covers bystander intervention, and what steps you can take to be supportive, active bystanders and to empower your fellow students, faculty and staff to do the same.
Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on worldwide travel and global health risks, Quinnipiac is pausing student, faculty and staff participation in international and domestic university-sponsored travel for Fall 2020, Winter 2021 and Spring 2021. This includes travel for semester- and short-term study abroad, faculty-led trips, conferences, research, and domestic study away programs directly operated by Quinnipiac, partner institutions and third-party providers. If travel resumes for these terms, approval for travel will need to be evaluated by the Management Committee and COVID-19 Taskforce.
This decision is based primarily on the health and safety concerns associated with global travel and ongoing revisions to entry requirements, visa processes and travel advisories.
All students, faculty and staff were required to complete Quinnipiac's COVID-19 Return to Campus online training course. It contained important information about the many health and safety protocols we have put in place throughout our campuses to minimize risk of exposure to COVID-19.
The university has taken steps to implement substantial precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. By entering onto the Quinnipiac University campus, the student agrees to abide by all university’s policies and procedures related to COVID-19. The student voluntarily and knowingly assumes the risk of exposure to or infection of COVID-19 by using the services or premises, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury or illness. The student also acknowledges that it is impossible to fully mitigate the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 and that such exposure or infection may result from the actions, omissions or negligence of the student, university faculty and staff and other students or visitors to campus. The university will follow all state guidelines and provide guidance on proper protection to alleviate and/or decrease the spread of viruses.
The university has taken steps to implement substantial precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. By entering onto the Quinnipiac University campus, the vendor agrees to abide by all university’s policies and procedures related to COVID-19. The vendor voluntarily and knowingly assumes the risk of exposure to or infection of COVID-19 by using the services or premises, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury or illness. The vendor also acknowledges that it is impossible to fully mitigate the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 and that such exposure or infection may result from the actions, omissions or negligence of the vendor, university faculty and staff and other students or visitors to campus. The university will follow all state guidelines and provide guidance on proper protection to alleviate and/or decrease the spread of viruses.
The university has taken steps to implement substantial precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. By entering onto the Quinnipiac University campus, the employee agrees to abide by all university’s policies and procedures related to COVID-19. The employee also acknowledges that it is impossible to fully mitigate the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 and that such exposure or infection may result from the actions, omissions or negligence of the employee, university faculty and staff, students or visitors to campus. The university will follow all state guidelines and provide guidance on proper protection to alleviate and/or decrease the spread of viruses.
If you have any questions about the policies or information contained in this Return to Campus Guide, please don't hesitate to reach out.
For general questions, please email covid19supportcenter@qu.edu