The University has been working extremely hard to develop strategies to keep everyone safe. We have also been working with state and local officials to develop protocols aimed at protecting each other. The strongest line of defense we have to limit the spread of COVID-19 is following the personal safety guidelines:
In addition, the University is exceeding cleaning protocols recommended by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for high traffic areas. View the campus cleaning plan.
Please contact the Public Safety Department at 320-308-3453.
Each day you physically come to campus, prior to your arrival, you will be required to complete a self-administered assessment via a secure website. This includes faculty, staff, students, guests/visitors and vendors. Once the assessment is complete, and you are cleared to come to campus, you will receive an email indicating permission has been granted. If you are not cleared to come to campus, you will receive recommended next steps.
We have developed an aggressive cleaning plan for the institution. Details of the plan can be found here. Additional safety protocols were added which included increased cleaning in high traffic areas, installing plexiglass barriers, removing or marking off furniture and rotating workforce that are not able to configure their space to allow for physical distancing.
Facilities Management has developed a quick view chart that will be posted in high traffic areas such as restrooms. For a comprehensive overview, a cleaning plan is also available.
SCSU employees will not be required to bring their own cleaning materials. Each office should have received their cleaning kit which consists of hand sanitizer and some form of cleaning mechanism (wipes, spray bottle, dry cloth, etc.). Please contact Facilities Management at facilitiesmgmt@stcloudstate.edu if your office needs any cleaning materials replenished.
MDH recommends institutes of higher education follow the guidelines published by ASHRAE. SCSU reviewed ASHRAE’s guidance and we have taken steps to ensure high air quality. Accordingly, the air HVAC filters in each building on campus have been upgraded to the highest filtration possible for each specific building. In addition, each HVAC system has set to maximize the circulation in each building. For more information, a cleaning plan is also available.
Town Hall meetings will continue as new information becomes available. Town Hall meeting announcements will be communicated through campus email.
We are trying to find the right mix between sharing new/updated information with allowing time for questions. A few of our meetings we ran out of time before we were able to answer all the questions. In most meetings, we have been able answer most of them. We will continue to monitor this balance and adjust when needed.
Technology equipment, including laptops and accessories, are available for checkout or department purchase through HuskyTech. We encourage you to reach out to your technician or HuskyTech to discuss your needs, and review with your supervisor/department for purchase as needed.
ITS recommends working with your technician or contacting HuskyTech to identify potential existing University-hosted solutions that may work for your remote technical needs. If you are seeking reimbursement for remote work technology, please contact your supervisor and Human Resources
Counseling and Psychological Services
Students can call or make an appointment via the website. Face-to-face and telecare appointments are available. Telephone: (320) 308-3171.
Location: Eastman Hall 305.
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Evenings and Weekends: Call the crisis line at (320) 253-5555 or (800) 635-8008.
Student[s] in crisis. As the fall semester begins, Sarah Meisinger, is serving as a case manager. Office: (320) 308-3171
Email: semeisinger@stcloudstate.edu
Students can call or make an appointment via the website rather than just coming in to the office. Face-to-face and telecare appointments are available.
Online: myhealthservices.stcloudstate.edu
Telephone: (320) 308-3191
Students Reporting Diagnosis or Exposure. Each student must call the Medical Clinic.
Telephone: (320) 308-3191
Division of Student Affairs
Students, faculty and staff may contact Division of Student Affairs for information and/or assistance with student-related issues. Please call or email with your questions.
Email: studentaffairs@stcloudstate.edu
Telephone: (320) 308-3111
Ask your questions about St. Cloud State’s efforts to offer academic courses and campus operations by calling our COVID-19 hotline at 320-308-1588. The line is available 24/7.
As we prepare to transition back to on-campus learning, we want to know what obstacles may be keeping you from participating in your courses and staying on track.
We want to know.
St. Cloud State University, in coordination with state and local health departments, is closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19.
Do you want to review or update the courses you've registered for fall? Explore our Registration Guide.