Coronavirus Information

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. 

Masking

Effective Friday, May 27, 2022, Penn State Greater Allegheny faculty, staff, students and visitors are required to wear face masks inside all campus facilities.  This is in response to the CDC moving Allegheny County's risk level to Orange (high).  This applies vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals and will remain in effect until further notice. 

Proof of Vaccination

Penn State is not impartial when it comes to getting vaccinated.  The University's stance is that everyone who can get a vaccine should do so as soon as possible to attain high vaccination rates on all Penn State campuses.  

Penn State is strongly encouraging students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated, including boosters, 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.

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

Additional Information

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.  

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 - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m and Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 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