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COVID-19 vaccines, including all booster shots, are strongly recommended for our entire 51���� community but are no longer required. Being up to date on COVID-19 vaccines, including having all recommended booster shots, determines quarantine guidelines and can reduce risk of severe disease and hospitalization. 

Vaccines will continue to be available at  on the Kent Campus and at . Boosters are on hold until the new bivalent booster is available. Check back for updates as they relate to booster shots.

​Face masks are recommended when the  are high in a county where we have campuses and locations.

Access 51����'s face coverings masks and recommendations for campus-specific information, based on county location.

Additionally, facial masks are required in all healthcare settings on our campuses.

Read more about Facial Masks/Covering & Distancing Guidelines

51���� offers COVID-19 testing for all students, faculty and staff within our eight-campus system.

Available Testing Includes:

At-home tests, which may be picked up in multiple locations. See the "At Home Test Kits" accordion below for a locations list.

Symptomatic testing at DeWeese Health Center. 

Other Testing

Wastewater is underway in residence halls.

Read more about the COVID-19 Testing Plan

This university's COVID Response Team is responsible for managing COVID-19 related information that includes but is not limited to: voluntary self-reporting of COVID-19 status by students, staff and faculty; confirmed cases at DeWeese Health Center; and inquiries related to COVID-19 related topics. Report your COVID-19 status by calling 330-672-2525.

Contact the COVID Response Team