This site provides access to the most up-to-date information on Penn State's response to the coronavirus, as well as related campus-specific information.

Vaccination Information

Penn State is strongly encouraging all students, faculty and staff to sign up to receive the first vaccine available to them.

  • Employees and World Campus students can provide their vaccination status to the University using SalesForce Health Cloud, a secure online platform for collecting health data. Uploading an image of their vaccination card is optional.
  • Students can upload their vaccine information now into the MyUHS portal and are encouraged to do so as soon as their vaccine series is complete.

Regardless of whether they participated in the vaccine incentive program, all students and employees are strongly encouraged to share their vaccination status with the University. Data on vaccination rates among students, faculty and staff are needed to inform the University’s decision-making and its COVID-19 mitigation plans. With this information, University officials will be able to assess vaccination rates across Penn State and modify approaches, if needed, to mitigate spread as appropriate.

Masking and Social Distancing

Indoor masking requirement set to remain in effect into spring 2022 semester

December 3, 2021 — With the identification of the omicron coronavirus variant and experts predicting the number of COVID-19 cases to rise over the winter months, Penn State’s indoor masking policy will remain in effect into the spring 2022 semester. University officials will continue to monitor the evolution of the pandemic and the spread of various coronavirus variants and will adjust Penn State’s masking policy when it is safe to do so.

University policy requires all individuals, regardless of their vaccination status, to wear face masks while indoors on campus. Masks are required in all classrooms — regardless of size — as well as in meeting rooms, common areas in residence halls and at all indoor events. Under a federal rule extended by the Biden administration until March 18, masks must also be worn while traveling on public transportation.

More information is available via the University’s masking policy.

The masking policy applies to all Penn State campuses except the College of Medicine, which has its own specific guidance for its community.

Current Masking and Health Guidelines

KeepLearning.psu.edu: This dedicated website for students offers support for remote learning, resources for academic advising and tutoring, and contact information.  

KeepTeaching.psu.edu: Course instructors visiting the site will find information on effective teaching, technology training, webinars and support as they update and teach their courses. The site also features a newly created guide for instructors specifically designed for preparing and teaching. 

VirusInfo.psu.edu: Penn State’s main website with links to the latest news and answers to frequently asked questions about the University’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The site’s resources page also contains links to dedicated resources for students and employees; information on testing, contact tracing and monitoring for the campus community; classroom and office guidance; and policies on masking and social distancing.

Penn State COVID-19 Compact: Before returning to campus, students are asked to verify that they understand the behavioral requirements and guidelines, via LionPath