This site provides access to the most up-to-date information on Penn State's response to the coronavirus, as well as related campus-specific information. 

Proof of Vaccination

June 1, 2021 — Penn State is strongly encouraging students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to share their vaccination status with the University after they receive their final dose.

Employees and World Campus students can now provide their vaccination status to the University using SalesForce Health Cloud, a secure online platform for collecting health data. A step-by-step guide to help the University’s employees with submission is available as well via the COVID-19 Vaccination webpage on the Return to Work website.

Students can upload their vaccination records through myUHS.

After providing proof of vaccination, students and employees who wish to participate in the University’s vaccine incentive program must also complete an online form to become eligible for the weekly drawings. Students who have previously submitted their proof of vaccination and wish to opt into the incentive program also must complete this form.

The latest vaccination information for University community members is available on Penn State’s virus information website.

Masking and Social Distancing

May 31, 2021 — Penn State has announced plans to transition its masking and physical distancing requirements on June 28 to more closely align with changes recently announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Pennsylvania Department of Health that relax COVID-19 restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals. The changes will apply to all Penn State campuses except the College of Medicine. Students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated — and share their vaccination status with the University — as soon as possible. 

After June 28, fully vaccinated individuals at Penn State will no longer be required to wear face masks indoors, and the physical distancing and outdoor masking requirements will be lifted for all individuals. The use of face masks will still be required in some settings, such as when visiting on-campus health care facilities and when conducting in-person research involving human subjects.

Penn State will continue to require non-vaccinated individuals to wear masks inside University buildings at all times after June 28.

More information on masking and social distancing changes is available at news.psu.edu and the Penn State Vaccine Information page.

KeepLearning.psu.edu:  This dedicated website for students offers support for remote learning, resources for academic advising and tutoring, and contact information.  

KeepTeaching.psu.edu:  Course instructors visiting this site will find information on effective teaching, technology training, webinars and support as they update and teach their courses for the upcoming semester.  The site also features a newly created guide for instructors specifically designed for preparing and teaching this fall.  

VirusInfo.psu.edu:  Penn State's main website with links to the latest news and answers to frequently asked questions about the University's response to the coronavirus pandemic.  The site's resources page also contains links to dedicated resources for students and employees; information on testing, contract training and monitoring for the campus community; classroom and office guidance; and policies on masking and social distancing.  

Penn State COVID-19 Compact:  Before returning to campus, students are asked to verify that they understand the behavioral requirements and guidelines, via LionPath.  

The details below may help to answer Greater Allegheny specific questions you have.  If you have a question that is not addressed below, please reach out to the appropriate department or email [email protected].  We will connect you to the person who can assist you.

  • Our offices and staff are available to serve students by email, phone, or video.  Please visit our campus directory for department email and phone numbers.
  • ​​​​​When you are at your off-campus location, if you do not have access to the internet, Comcast is offering two months of internet access for free for those who qualify.  Please look into this if you do not have internet access at home.  The web site address is: https://internetessentials.com. Please call 412-675-9048 if you need additional assistance.
     
  • If you experience any difficulty using remote learning tools on your iPad, please reach out to our IT department at [email protected] or by phone at 412-675-9498.  
     
  • The Kelly Library is open Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  For information about library services, email the Kelly Library staff at [email protected].  For general questions and research help, feel free to use the Ask a Librarian chat service at https://libraries.psu.edu/ask.