ObieSafe: Student Return after Thanksgiving

As we look forward to the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to provide an important update on COVID testing, dining, and masks. 

COVID test requirements

• Oberlin will not require testing of vaccinated students, faculty, or staff upon return to campus.
• Unvaccinated students, faculty, and staff are required to test upon return to campus and weekly for the remainder of the academic year.
  • Walk-in testing is available at Hale’s Gym for unvaccinated students, faculty, and staff every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• Any student, faculty, or staff who arrives from an international destination should have a COVID test upon return to campus. 
  • Please email obiesafe@oberlin.edu to schedule a test.
  • Airline documentation must be submitted in the request. 
• Students who develop symptoms should contact Student Health at 440-775-8180 or health@oberlin.edu for a health evaluation. Student Health will determine the need for and schedule a COVID test.
  • If you do not feel well, minimize contact with others.
  • When you are with others, everyone should wear a mask and maintain distance.
• Employees who develop symptoms are asked to obtain a test off campus and report positive results to obiesafe@oberlin.edu.

Masks

Be vigilant about wearing a mask indoors when you return to campus to decrease the risk of infection for the campus community.

• Oberlin requires indoor masks at all times.
• Masks do not need to be worn by roommates/housemates but must be worn when others enter the space.
• Masks are not required outdoors for anyone.

Dining

Dining halls will remain open with reduced capacity to allow for six feet of distancing when masks are removed for eating.

• Masks should be worn at all times indoors when not actively eating or drinking.
• Grab-and-go meals will be available for the academic year.
• Anyone sponsoring campus events where food is served must follow dining hall protocols.