Coronavirus
COVID-19 Update: Starting the spring semester
Classes will start on Tuesday, Jan. 18. In a message to the four University of Missouri System campuses on Jan. 11, leaders stressed the following:
- Vaccination (including a booster shot) remains the best protection against the COVID-19 virus.
- Virtual gatherings, meetings and events are encouraged.
- Masks are encouraged (but not required).
- Stay home if you are sick.
Read the full message
Read More »COVID-19 vaccine clinic tomorrow
Missouri S&T will host a walk-in Pfizer vaccine clinic 2-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, in the Carver-Turner Room of the Havener Center. Individuals may get their first or second dose or a booster shot. If you have been vaccinated, bring your current vaccination record with you.
Read More »Students, faculty, staff could be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster
CDC advises all persons 18 and older should receive a Covid-19 booster dose. If your initial vaccination series was received outside of the U.S., under the Emergency Use Instructions, the CDC advises persons 18 and older receive a single booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine.
Read More »Students, faculty, staff could be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster
CDC advises all persons 18 and older should receive a COVID-19 booster dose. If your initial vaccination series was received outside of the U.S., under the Emergency Use Instructions, the CDC advises persons 18 and older receive a single booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Read More »Federal mandate update: University suspends vaccine requirement
The university has suspended the requirement for faculty, staff and student employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Employees are no longer required to show documentation of vaccination or apply for an exemption at this time. Leaders sent the following message to employees at the four University of Missouri System campuses on Dec. 7:
Read More »Update on federal vaccine mandate for employees
Faculty, staff and student employees are encouraged to attend a webinar provided by the University of Missouri System to learn more about the vaccine mandate and the process to request exemptions. To attend, please register via Percipio. The webinars will be held at the following times:
• 3-3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, online
• 12:30-1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, online
• 1:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, online.
COVID-19 international travel guidelines updated recently
U.S. travel guidelines recently changed for international travelers. Effective Monday, Dec. 6, all air passengers, regardless of vaccination status, must show a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than one day before travel to the United States. Either NAAT/PCR or Antigen testing will be allowed.
Read More »Update on federal vaccine mandate for employees
The University of Missouri System has developed a human resources policy to comply with the federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate (Executive Order 14042). The policy, HR-703, is posted on the UM System website. The policy applies to all full-time and part-time employees at S&T, including graduate research assistants (GRAs), graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) and student employees, whether they work in person or remotely. This policy does not apply to volunteers or S&T students who are not university employees.
Read More »COVID-19 vaccine clinic set for Dec. 14
Missouri S&T will host a walk-in Pfizer vaccine clinic 2-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, in the Carver-Turner Room of the Havener Center. Individuals may get their first or second dose or a booster shot. Individuals seeking the Johnson & Johnson vaccine may get it at clinics in the local area, including on a walk-in basis 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Phelps-Maries County Health Department, located at 200 N. Main Street in Rolla.
Read More »Event sizes to return to full capacity next semester
Indoor gathering sizes for non-academic events and meetings can return to 100% capacity beginning Monday, Jan. 3, if the number of COVID-19 cases among the campus community remains low. S&T continues to encourage event attendees to wear face coverings, regardless of vaccination status, and social distancing should be maintained as much as possible.
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