This COVID-19 dashboard provides data on positive COVID-19 cases related to Kent State University’s eight-campus system. The data represents outcomes from tests conducted through university testing measures as well as self-reported information from those in our community who have been tested elsewhere.
Included below is the current status of operations for each Kent State campus. Circumstances and changes in operations may vary from campus to campus, and modifications in instruction delivery and operations will be made accordingly.
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: Status is Normal
: Status has Changed
Note: Campuses may adjust operations when the state of Ohio COVID-19 Risk Level status for their county is changed, including the addition of restrictions when the county risk level is raised, or the return to previous operations when the county risk level is lowered.
Last Updated: May 7, 2021
Students
Classes & Library:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for summer 2021.
Food Service:
The Seasoned Café is closed until fall semester.
Library Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Academic Success Center Hours
Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, Remote Services 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
B/N Bookstore Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed
Faculty
Course Delivery/Classrooms:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for summer 2021.
Research and Creative Activities:
Researchers/Artists whose Request to Return to Research Form has been approved by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs can conduct research/creative activities on campus.
Employees
General Offices/Workplaces:
Employees who have acknowledged “On-Campus Work Procedures for Fall” can work on campus. Working remote is preferred option for those who can.
Last Updated: May 11, 2021
Students
Classes:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for Summer and Fall 2021. All examinations to be delivered remotely, unless otherwise noted by course coordinator.
Food Service:
Food Service operations will continue as usual. Check e-mail for specific closures.
Faculty
Course Delivery/Classrooms:
Courses currently in session on all campus locations as planned for Summer and Fall 2021. In-person courses are continuing as planned.
Research and Creative Activities:
Researchers/Artists whose Request to Return to Research Form has been approved by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs can conduct research/creative activities on campus.
Employees
General Offices/Workplaces:
Employees who have acknowledged “On-Campus Work Procedures for Fall” can work on campus. Working remote is preferred option for those who can.
Last Updated: May 11, 2021
Students
Classes:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for summer 2021.
Library/Academic Learning Center Hours -
July 1- Aug. 18:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, CLOSED for class
Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learning Center
Tutoring services will resume in fall.
Bookstore
Open Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed on Friday.
Food Service:
The Seasoned Market remains closed.
Faculty
Course Delivery/Classrooms:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for summer 2021.
Research and Creative Activities:
Researchers/Artists whose Request to Return to Research Form has been approved by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs can conduct research/creative activities on campus.
Employees
General Offices/Workplaces:
Employees who have acknowledged “On-Campus Work Procedures for Fall” can work on campus. Working remote is preferred option for those who can.
Last Updated: May 7, 2021
Students
Classes:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for summer 2021.
Faculty
Course Delivery/Classrooms:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for summer 2021.
Research and Creative Activities:
Researchers/Artists whose Request to Return to Research Form has been approved by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs can conduct research/creative activities on campus.
Employees
General Offices/Workplaces:
Employees who can work remotely should do so. Limited student services staff and administrators will work on-campus during normal business hours.
Last Updated: June 1, 2021
Students
Classes:
Fall semester 2021 will see a large percentage of courses that are traditionally offered in person returning to in-person instruction. For those who are more comfortable with remote courses, this format still will be available for many courses.
Our schedule for the semester returns to a traditional format, beginning Aug. 26 and ending Dec. 12, with finals week Dec. 13-19. Fall break returns this year from Oct. 14-17, and Thanksgiving break from Nov. 24-28. Unlike last year, students will return to campus after Thanksgiving to finish out the semester. The full calendar can be found here.
Residence Halls:
Fall 2021 move-in will occur over a 5-day period to promote physical distancing in housing and dining locations throughout the move-in period. Access instructions for move-in, including student’s specific move-in date and time. All students who live in residence halls who are not fully vaccinated or exempt from testing will be required to perform an at-home test one week before moving back to campus and must take part in weekly COVID-19 testing. Fully vaccinated residence hall students and those who are exempt due to having tested positive for COVID-19 within the prior 90 days will have to submit documentation to support their exemptions. Find testing information. All residence halls will be in use except Centennial Court E, Centennial Court F, and Verder. These three halls plus Van Campen will be used for quarantine and isolation needs. Students living on-campus this fall will be assigned to single or double occupancy rooms only.
Dining:
Dining location hours of operations can be found here: www.kent.edu/dining/hours.
Faculty
Course Delivery/Classrooms:
Fall semester 2021 will see a large percentage of courses that are traditionally offered in person returning to in-person instruction.
Research and Creative Activities:
Researchers and artists whose Request to Return to Research forms have been approved will continue their work on campus.
Employees
General Offices/Workplaces:
All faculty and staff are expected to be back on all campuses beginning the week of Aug. 2. Some employees may report sooner. Please check with your supervisor for your return to work date.
As a reminder, any employees who return to campus are required to completed the return to campus form and must continue to follow the Flashes Safe 8.
Last Updated: May 11, 2021
Students
Classes:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for summer 2021.
Library/Academic Learning Center Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learning Center
Tutoring services will resume in the fall.
Bookstore
Hours are: Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on Friday.
Food Service:
The Seasoned Café is closed for summer.
Faculty
Course Delivery/Classrooms:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for summer 2021.
Research and Creative Activities:
Researchers/Artists whose Request to Return to Research Form has been approved by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs can conduct research/creative activities on campus.
Employees
General Offices/Workplaces:
Employees who have acknowledged “On-Campus Work Procedures for Fall” can work on campus. Working remote is preferred option for those who can.
Last Updated: May 7, 2021
Students
Classes:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for summer and fall 2021.
Bookstore:
The bookstore is open.
Computer Lab:
The Main Hall East Wing computer lab is open.
Library:
The library is open.
Food Service:
The Emporium Grille & Market is closed and will reopen in August 2021.
Recreation & Wellness Center:
The center is open.
Faculty
Course Delivery/Classrooms:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for summer and fall 2021.
Research and Creative Activities:
Researchers/Artists whose Request to Return to Research Form has been approved by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs can conduct research/creative activities on campus.
Employees
General Offices/Workplaces:
Working remotely is the preferred option for those who can. Most campus departments are operating remotely until further notice. Student Services, Academic Success Center and Business Services are open. In-person campus tours are available.
Last Updated: May 7, 2021
Students
Classes:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for summer 2021.
Food Service:
The Campus Café will be closed during summer 2021.
Gelbke Library Hours
Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
No weekend hours.
Learning Center
Learning Center tutors are assisting students remotely for the summer. The center is closed to in-person tutoring.
Computer Lab
A designated open lab with limited hours (location to be announced).
Recreation & Wellness Center
Closed until further notice.
Faculty/Staff
Course Delivery/Classrooms:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for summer 2021.
Research and Creative Activities:
Researchers/Artists whose Request to Return to Research Form has been approved by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs can conduct research/creative activities on campus.
Staff
Employees who can work remotely should do so. Student services and most campus offices will operate remotely until further notice.
Prospective Students
Campus Tours:
Currently campus tours are on Zoom twice a week, Mondays at 4 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Up to three people can register for each one.
Last Updated: May 7, 2021
Students
Classes:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for summer 2021.
Dining:
The Seasoned Café is now closed for the rest of the semester.
Faculty
Course Delivery/Classrooms:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for summer 2021.
Research and Creative Activities:
Researchers/Artists whose Request to Return to Research Form has been approved by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs can conduct research/creative activities on campus.
Employees
General Offices/Workplaces:
Employees who have acknowledged “On-Campus Work Procedures for Fall” can work on campus. Working remote is preferred option for those who can.
Community
Performing Arts Center:
The Performing Arts Center (PAC) is open and operating under reduced capacity restrictions. For an updated list of events, visit the PAC website.
Workforce Development, Tolloty Incubator and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC):
Tolloty Incubator is operating in accordance with state orders. There is a combination of remote and in-person programming ongoing for workforce development and the SBDC.
Golden Eagles Athletics:
Athletic events have resumed. Only student-athletes and game day staff should be at competitions. Certain events will be live streamed. Visit Fly High Golden Eagles for more information.
Last Updated: May 7, 2021
Students
Classes:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for summer 2021.
Food Service:
The Seasoned Market will be closed during summer 2021.
Faculty
Course Delivery/Classrooms:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for summer 2021.
Research and Creative Activities:
Researchers/Artists whose Request to Return to Research Form has been approved by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs can conduct research/creative activities on campus.
Employees
General Offices/Workplaces:
Employees who can work remotely should do so. Limited student services staff and administrators will work on-campus during normal business hours.
There is no definitive number of positive cases that would lead to a change in campus operations. However, several indicators are monitored and evaluated closely, including the number of positive cases and the availability of tests and personal protective equipment (PPE). These factors play a critical role in evaluating the status for each campus.
Kent State is prepared for all situations, including the possibility that we must adjust our mix of in-person and remote courses (meaning that some courses currently taught in person may move to remote delivery, while courses that cannot be delivered remotely continue to be delivered in person) or once again convert to all remote instruction, whether it be for a few weeks or a longer duration.
As part of our ongoing COVID-19 mitigation strategy, Kent State has expanded the testing for members of our university community. Testing is being conducted for those who have symptoms and those who do not show symptoms (asymptomatic). This testing does not require previous authorization from a physician. Widespread testing is the best way to identify asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19 who are unknowingly spreading the virus and putting the health of others at risk.
It is important to understand that the more testing that takes place, the more cases of COVID-19 we will discover.
We are prepared for this expected increase in cases and believe that knowing who has COVID-19 is the best way to stop the spread of this virus by acting to isolate those who test positive and to quarantine their close contacts.
Learn more about testing opportunities for the Kent State community.