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: Jan. 21, 2021
Students
Classes & Library:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for spring 2021.
Food Service:
The Seasoned Café is open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. -3 p.m.; Friday, Closed
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 spring 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: Jan. 4, 2021
Students
Classes:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for Spring 2021. All examinations to be delivered remotely, unless otherwise noted by course coordinator.
Food Service:
Food Service opened on Jan. 4 with the regular service schedule.
Faculty
Course Delivery/Classrooms:
Courses currently in session on all campus locations as planned for Spring 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: Jan. 11, 2021
Students
Classes:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for spring 2021.
Library/Academic Learning Center Hours:
Mondays, from noon to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays-Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learning Center
Learning Center tutors are assisting students remotely for the spring semester. The center is closed to in-person tutoring. Students can view current tutoring and Power Hour schedules, as well as use the links provided to join Power Hour sessions or sign up for tutoring appointments.
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:
Spring semester classes will begin Tuesday, Jan. 19, and will be delivered through both remote and in-person courses. Some in-person courses that require special equipment or interactions that cannot be delivered remotely will begin the semester in person. Other courses designated to be delivered in person will begin with remote instruction for the first two weeks and transition to in person delivery beginning the third week (week of Feb. 1). Please see the student Printable Schedule for course designations.
Spring Break will be Monday, April 12, to Sunday, April 18.
All courses will be held via remote instruction Monday, April 19 through Tuesday, May 4. No course or parts of courses will be held from noon-2 p.m. on May 4 in observance of Remembrance Day.
Wednesday, May 5 is a Reading Day. Final examinations take place Thursday, May 6, to Wednesday, May 12.
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: Jan. 4, 2021
Students
Classes:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for spring 2021.
Faculty
Course Delivery/Classrooms:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for spring 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: Feb. 17, 2021
Students
Classes:
Spring semester courses will be delivered through both remote and in-person classes.
We will move to fully remote instruction for the remaining weeks in the semester after Spring Break to reduce the amount of travel to and from campuses, which reduces the potential spread of the virus. Random COVID-19 screening testing will be encouraged for those students registered for in-person classes or working on campus.
Residence Halls:
Residence hall students had mandatory COVID-19 testing at move-in. Mandatory testing will continue weekly throughout the semester for students living in university housing. Residence hall students should consult the Residence Hall Risk Levels of this page for updates/changes related to policies and practices in the residence halls.
Dining:
Dining location hours of operations can be found here: www.kent.edu/dining/hours.
Faculty
Course Delivery/Classrooms:
Spring semester courses will be delivered through both remote and in-person classes.
Some in-person classes that require special equipment or interactions that cannot be delivered remotely began the semester in-person.
Other classes designated to be delivered in-person for the spring semester began with remote instruction for the first two weeks and transitioned to in-person delivery beginning the third week (week of Feb. 1).
Fully remote instruction is planned for the remaining weeks in the semester after Spring Break to reduce the amount of travel to and from campuses, which reduces the potential spread of the virus.
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. Random COVID-19 screening testing will be encouraged for those individuals working on campus.
Last Updated: Jan. 20, 2021
Students
Classes:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for spring 2021.
Library/Academic Learning Center Hours:
Monday-Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learning Center
Learning Center tutors are assisting students remotely for the spring semester. The center is closed to in-person tutoring. Students can view current tutoring and Power Hour schedules, as well as use the links provided to join Power Hour sessions or sign up for tutoring appointments.
Bookstore
Hours are: Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on Friday.
Food Service:
The Seasoned Café is open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m-3:30 p.m.
Faculty
Course Delivery/Classrooms:
Spring semester classes will begin Tuesday, January 19 and will be delivered through both remote and in-person courses. Some in-person courses that require special equipment or interactions that cannot be delivered remotely will begin the semester in person. Other courses designated to be delivered in person will begin with remote instruction for the first two weeks and transition to in person delivery beginning the third week (week of February 1). Please see the student Printable Schedule for course designations.
Spring Break will be Monday, April 12 to Sunday, April 18.
All courses will be held via remote instruction Monday, April 19 through Tuesday, May 4. No course or parts of courses will be held from noon-2:00pm on May 4 in observance of Remembrance Day.
Wednesday, May 5 is a reading day. Final examinations take place Thursday, May 6 to Wednesday, May 12.
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: Feb. 1, 2021
Students
Classes:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for spring 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 open.
Recreation & Wellness Center:
The center is open.
Faculty
Course Delivery/Classrooms:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for spring 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. Student Services, Academic Success Center and Business Services are open. In-person campus tours are available.
Last Updated: Jan. 5, 2021
Students
Classes:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for spring 2021.
Food Service:
The Campus Café opens Jan. 19. Operating hours are Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Gelbke Library Hours
Jan. 4 - 31, Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., no weekend hours.
Feb. 1 - April 10, Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Spring Break: April 11 - 17, Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., no weekend hours.
Learning Center
Learning Center tutors are assisting students remotely for the spring semester. 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 spring 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: 4/12/2021
Students
Classes:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for spring 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 spring 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 currently closed to the public. 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: Jan. 4, 2021
Students
Classes:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for spring 2021.
Food Service:
The Seasoned Market will reopen on Jan. 19.
Faculty
Course Delivery/Classrooms:
In-person and remote instruction as planned for spring 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.