COVID-19 Information

Additional information and helpful resources

• Exposure and infection reporting

  Infection reporting and exposure information: 

  Report a positive COVID-19 test result:

  • Students who have tested positive for COVID-19 should report via the Hamline student COVID-19 self-report Google Form.
  • Staff and faculty who have tested positive for COVID-19 should report via the Employee COVID-19 Self-Report Form.
  • Use the CDC isolation calculator to determine your appropriate isolation time.
  • Notify any close contacts so that they may monitor themselves for symptoms, wear a mask, or get tested. Determine your close contacts with the CDC close contact guide. You may also notify your close contacts anonymously on tellyourcontacts.org.

  What to do if you were exposed to COVID-19?

  • Wear a high-quality mask around others for 10 days after the exposure
  • On day six, take a COVID-19 test
  • If you develop symptoms at any time, take a COVID-19 test

   

  Symptoms of COVID-19 may include:

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

  If you have symptoms of COVID-19, the CDC coronavirus self-checker can help you decide if you need a test. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. If you live on campus, please call Public Safety for assistance as well at 651-523-2100.

• COVID-19 testing information and resources

  COVID-19 testing resources

  If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. If you live on campus, please call Public Safety for assistance at 651-523-2100.

  Where can I get COVID-19 Testing?

  • Counseling and Health Services: Call 651-523-2204 or email counselinghealth@hamline.edu during business hours for an appointment.  
  • The closest Minnesota Community Testing Site is Saint Paul Midway. Hours and location are:
    • 1400 University Avenue West, Saint Paul
    • Open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Saturday; open Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Order Free Rapid Antigen Tests from the State of Minnesota, and don't forget to add your dorm name and room number to the order

  Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 hotline:

  You can call the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) COVID-19 public hotline at 1-833-431-2053 for testing information and COVID-19 advice.

• Vaccination reporting requirements and forms

  Hamline requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. 

  *Students enrolled in an exclusively online program are exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

  Student requirements and reporting process

  Students can see vaccination requirements and how to report your vaccinations, including COVID-19, on Hamline's immunizations page.

  Employee reporting forms

  Employee and applicants invited to campus COVID-19 vaccination report form

  Please complete the COVID-19 Vaccination Report form below if you have completed the vaccine regimen (two doses of either Pfizer or Moderna or a single dose of Johnson and Johnson, as well as a booster vaccination from one of the above as well).

  COVID-19 vaccination reporting Google Form »

  Employee and applicants invited to campus COVID-19 exemption forms

  If you wish to request an exemption from the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, please choose one of the forms to fill out below. Please note anyone with an approved exemption will be required to still follow current COVID-19 regulations including masking and social distancing.

  COVID-19 Medical exemption form for employees and applicants invited to campus
  COVID-19 Conscientious exemption form for employees and applicants invited to campus

• Classroom requirements

  Masks are recommended across campus. Please continue to carry masks in the event they are required anywhere on campus.

  Masks must be tight-fitting and multi-layered. The type of mask required will be based on CDC mask guidelines. Examples include N95, KN95, and a pairing of a surgical mask and a fabric mask.

• On-campus dining requirements

  Masks are recommended across the campus and required in all classrooms and other designated areas.

• Residence halls and Hamline apartment requirements

  Masks are recommended across the campus and required in all classrooms and other designated areas.