Important student reminders and updates

Posted: March 5, 2021

We are six weeks into the semester and you are doing a great job with navigating the ever-changing COVID-19 landscape. With that evolving environment comes some changes to protocols and practices at our Erie and Ruskin campuses.

We have gathered below some of those key updates that have occurred recently and reminders on guidelines that remain in effect on campus. Today’s reminders should serve as a checklist to keep top-of-mind as you progress through a healthy and engaging semester.

• Review and follow Gannon’s Travel Policy.
• Save the dates for Commencement. Watch virtually to celebrate graduates walking the stage in person.
• Plan ahead for the Fall 2021 semester as Gannon resumes a standard academic schedule.
• Complete LiveSafe each day before arriving on campus.
• Review the Event Policy and be familiar with gathering guidelines.
• Check the status of current COVID-19 activity on campus at Gannon’s Dashboard.

Important Reminders and Updates

Travel Policy

• Review and follow Gannon’s Travel Policy.

Gannon updated its travel policy in March for all students and employees in Erie and Ruskin.
The communication that was shared on this can be viewed here, and the Student Travel Policy can be viewed here. Below are a few key takeaways to remember:

• All travel out of state should be registered in advance via the Travel Registration form.
• Travelers may be subject to testing and quarantine upon return (more details in the policy).
• Vaccinated travelers are not exempt from testing and quarantine guidelines.

Commencement Ceremonies

• Save the dates for Commencement.

In-person Commencement Ceremonies in both Erie and Ruskin are being planned for May. These ceremonies will be held for graduates only, and guests will not be permitted due to gathering limits set by the venues. The communication that was shared can be read here, and more event details can be viewed at gannon.edu/commencement.

May 8   | Erie Campus Commencement
May 15 | Ruskin Campus Commencement

2021 Academic Calendar

• Plan ahead for the Fall 2021 semester as Gannon resumes a standard academic schedule.

Gannon will resume following a standard academic schedule beginning with the Fall 2021 semester. The first day of classes will be Aug. 25. Review the academic calendar for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 here to begin planning.

LiveSafe

• Complete LiveSafe each day before arriving on campus.

Have you completed your LiveSafe wellness check today? This is an important step in maintaining the health of our Gannon community. Carefully review and complete the survey before you arrive on campus. If you are experiencing any symptoms or receive a “Red X” do not report to campus. Read more about LiveSafe here.

Events & Gatherings

• Review the Event Policy and be familiar with gathering guidelines.

Limiting large group events and gatherings has helped keep us in community together. Read the current Event Policy here on how to host a campus event safely. There are also guidelines Gannon has in place for gatherings on and off campus that can be viewed here. Failure to follow these guidelines could result in disciplinary actions or suspension. We have experienced minimal instances where these actions have been necessary so far this semester. Remain diligent in this so we can remain on campus together.

COVID-19 Dashboard

• Check the status of current COVID-19 activity on campus at Gannon’s Dashboard.

Gannon’s COVID-19 Dashboard is a real-time report of the latest number of cases on campus. It was created to promote transparency of the University’s current status and provide an educational resource to keep you informed and safe. Click here to view the dashboard.

If you have a question or a comment, you can submit it at https://www.gannon.edu/Questions-or-Comments/