COVID-19 Information

ASU COVID protocol changes and timeline

Due to the extremely low number of cases in the San Luis Valley and Alamosa County, and in alignment with current CDC guidance, the Adams State University COVID response team is implementing the following changes to Adams State’s COVID protocols:

• Immediate changes, taking effect on Monday, 4/11/22:

  • The vaccination requirement for employees and students remains in effect, utilizing our current process for uploading vaccination information or exemption forms. However, beginning April 11th, weekly testing  becomes strongly encouraged, but not mandatory. Adams State may revert to mandatory testing for unvaccinated people if the trajectory of the pandemic warrants, alongside any future Public Health guidance or orders.

• Protocols changing or being eliminated after Spring Graduation (after 5/14/22)

  • Indoor masking will remain a choice, and will no longer be required in any classes or performing arts events 
  • ASU’s interim travel procedure will be suspended 
  • Use of the ASU Visitor Form will be suspended 
  • Tracking of campus vaccination rates and positive case counts will be suspended 
  • COVID-related syllabi policies and language will be removed, and reverted back to pre-COVID status (effective for summer semester 2022)

• Protocols remaining in effect:

  • Students or employees who experience symptoms are strongly encouraged to stay home and seek testing, regardless of vaccination status
  • Students or employees who test positive must follow isolation requirements and other guidance from Public Health
    • Students who test positive should continue coordinating  with their faculty and the Office of Student Affairs for any impacts to their instruction
    • Employees who test positive should continue to coordinate with their supervisors and Human Resources for any impacts to their work schedules and leave situations

The safety of our students and staff continues to remain our highest consideration. ASU will continue to monitor the evolving pandemic and will maintain communication with public health officials. If current conditions or public health guidance change, ASU may revisit and reinstitute protocols as appropriate in response to the situation.

Thank you for your continued support.

COVID-19 Vaccination and Masking Requirements

In support of our goal of continuing to provide a full, in-person learning experience for our students, Adams State has made some difficult decisions based upon recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control.

Masking: Wearing a mask is a personal choice rather than a university requirement, with few exceptions, as of Friday, March 4, 2022. Performing arts events in which performers are not masked may choose to require audience members to wear masks at the discretion of the event host (e.g. theatre and music performances). Individual faculty members may choose to require face coverings of all students in any given class at this time. Questions can be sent to the VPAA’s office at kbuchanan@adams.edu.

Vaccination Requirement for Employees: All Adams State University employees must upload their COVID-19 vaccination records.  

• Weekly testing is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory, as of April 11, 2022.
  • Adams State may revert to mandatory testing for unvaccinated employees if the trajectory of the pandemic warrants, alongside any future Public Health guidance or orders.

Vaccination Requirement for Students: All Adams State University students must upload their COVID-19 vaccination records. Any student who does not report their vaccination status will be considered unvaccinated, and a “hold” will be placed on their account that prohibits them from registering for classes.

• All unvaccinated students are strongly encouraged to test weekly for COVID-19, as of April 11, 2022. Weekly testing is no longer mandatory.
  • ASU may revert to mandatory testing for unvaccinated students if the trajectory of the pandemic warrants, alongside any future Public Health guidance or orders.

Vaccination Documentation: Upload your vaccination information here.

• Student Immunization Form
• Employee Immunization Form

• Office of Student Affairs
• Human Resources