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Taylor University, Upland, IN
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024
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COVID Column

Note: All information presented in this column is sourced from the Taylor Together, Again plan. Updates are provided weekly by the Pandemic Reopening Team (PeRT). Last updated Sept.4.

  • Quarantine Location Change: Self Isolation in residence hall rooms is available in order to maximize space to students who are asymptomatic.

  •  If students develop symptoms of COVID-19 while quarantining in their residence hall, they will be asked to move to an alternative location. 

  • The Athletic Department announced a restriction on event attendance to 250 people. These people include Taylor and competing teams, officials, game day staff, parents of Taylor student-athletes, 10 faculty/staff and current students. No tickets will be available for fans, parents or faculty and staff of visiting teams.

  • As of Sept 4. four Taylor employees or students are in active required isolation, 32 employees or students are in active quarantine and 13 on-campus students or employees have tested positive for COVID-19. 

Students who believe they have symptoms of COVID-19 should do the following:

  • Temporarily quarantine in your room

  • Contact your medical provider or the Taylor University Health Center. Or, utilize the IU Health Virtual Coronavirus screening tool. (https://iuhealth.org/covid19/virtual-coronavirus-screening)

  • Contact the Residence Life COVID-19 contact number (765-997-8610).

For more information on Taylor University COVID-19 restrictions, policies and updates visit taylor.edu/coronavirus, my.taylor.edu/campus-life/student-covid-information or email PeRT@taylor.edu