Campus Information

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.

Current masking guidance

Face masks are required to be worn indoors on campuses in counties identified by the CDC as having high COVID-19 Community Levels. Please visit the University Status page for a list of locations that require masking indoors.

Individuals are expected to review campus policies and procedures and local municipal ordinances related to COVID-19 mitigation. Per CDC guidance, individual municipalities, businesses and other organizations may set their own masking and physical distancing expectations.

In addition to personal actions, Penn State has implemented thorough testing and contact tracing programs as part of its efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at its campuses and neighboring local communities.

We will continue to monitor the local situation and will be in contact with the University’s COCC as it relates to Covid-related issues and concerns. We also recommend that anyone traveling to other Penn State Campuses to be aware of the masking requirements at those campuses as well.

Presently, Penn State has paused its required COVID-19 testing for students, faculty and staff. 

Penn State will continue to closely monitor changing pandemic conditions nationally and in the areas surrounding Penn State campuses. The University will continue to monitor CDC guidance and adjust plans — including the reinstatement of indoor masking mandates and required COVID-19 testing — if necessary.  

Although required COVID-19 testing is being paused, testing will continue to be available to students who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19, are identified as a close contact of someone who tested positive for COVID-19, or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

Students can check online to learn how to obtain and complete a test. Students are no longer able to order PCR tests online via Vault Health and are encouraged to use test kits they previously ordered.

Students who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should not go to classes or other activities and seek out symptomatic testing through their health care provider.

As a reminder, free, at-home rapid tests provided by the U.S. government are available to be ordered online at covidtests.gov.  

Faculty and staff testing 

Faculty and staff may seek testing through their health care provider or other local COVID-19 testing options. Employees are no longer able to order PCR tests online from Vault Health and are encouraged to use test kits they previously ordered or obtain free, at-home rapid tests from the U.S. government by ordering them online at covidtests.gov. Symptomatic employees should stay home from work and are advised to schedule an appointment with their health care provider for testing.  

Vaccinations 

Vaccinations will continue to be required for employees in health care facilities as required by law. The University strongly encourages all students, faculty and staff to stay up to date with their vaccinations, including booster doses.

Students at University Park, Commonwealth Campuses and Dickinson Law who have received their booster shot can upload their vaccination records through myUHS. Faculty and staff who have received their booster shot can upload an image of their COVID-19 vaccination card into Penn State’s Salesforce Health Cloud, a secure online platform for collecting and storing health data.

All individuals are also still encouraged to practice appropriate hygiene, including:

  • Coughing sneezing into your elbow, not your hands
  • Refraining from touching your face
  • Washing hands often, for a minimum of 20 seconds, with soap and water – or using hand sanitizer after coming into contact with common surfaces and after using the bathroom.

See all Campus Safety and Health Measures.

With required testing paused and anticipated low usage of voluntary and asymptomatic testing, the University also will pause updating the data on its public COVID-19 dashboard beginning April 7. Historical data will remain available. 

The latest information on the University’s response to the pandemic can be found on the Coronavirus Information website. 

Informational Resources:

Monkeypox Virus:  University Health Services is closely monitoring the national monkeypox outbreak and is in contact with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For more information on University specific information, go to:  https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health-wellness/healthcare-and-medical-services/monkeypox-information

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 for the upcoming semester. The site also features a newly created guide for instructors specifically designed for preparing and teaching this fall. 
 
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.

Guidelines

Penn State remains committed to providing students with a robust learning experience during the spring 2022 semester. All classes are scheduled to be delivered in their regularly scheduled delivery format. Courses are being offered via one of the following instructional modes, as indicated in LionPATH:


  • In-Person Instruction (COVID In-Person) — Students meet in the assigned classroom at the time assigned in the course schedule.

  • Mixed-Mode Instruction (COVID Mixed Mode) — Instructors deploy a combination of instructional modes to meet social distancing requirements.

  • Remote Synchronous Instruction (COVID Remote) — Students attend all classes remotely at the scheduled time.

  • Remote Asynchronous Instruction (COVID Web) — Course material is made available for students to work through on their own schedules.

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Points of contact at Penn State Scranton.

Questions Phone
Academic Affairs 570-963-2510
Admissions 570-963-2500
Athletics 570-963-2617
Financial Aid 570-963-2500
Bookstore 570-963-2705
Bursar's Office 570-963-2515
Business Services 570-963-2514
Career Services 570-963-2684
Center for Business Development and Community Outreach 570-963-2600
Counseling & Psychological Services 570-963-2694
Health Services      570-963-2681
IT Support Services 570-963-2551
Library 570-963-2630
Police and Public Safety 570-963-2555
Registrar's Office 570-963-2505
Student Services 570-963-2690