Vermont colleges and universities are working with state and community partners to ensure a safe environment. Below are resources to guide you in responding to COVID-19. If you learn of a positive case at your college or university, contact the Health Department's Infectious Disease Epidemiology team. Call 802-863-7240 (Mon - Fri 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m, choose Option 3, outside those hours, choose Option 7).
COMING TO VERMONT
If you are a college student coming home to Vermont you must get tested within 3 days of returning to Vermont. Find free and fast testing throughout Vermont.
If you are an out-of-state college student coming to Vermont you must get tested within 3 days before arriving in Vermont.
In both cases above, the test must be for a current infection (like a PCR test), except it cannot be an antigen test (also known as a rapid test).
Eligibility for Vaccine
On April 29, Vermont expects to open vaccine registration to college students who are residents of another state and do not intend to stay in Vermont for the summer. Please note that this will be based on the vaccine supply we receive from the federal government.
Public Testing Dashboards and Information for Vermont Colleges and Universities
Find a link to each Vermont college and university that is maintaining a public dashboard or otherwise publicly maintaining information regarding their COVID-19 testing results. From the Department of Financial Regulation.
Guidance Inventory for College and University COVID-19 Support
Lists sources of guidance and resources including information on the Health Department's role and support, campus living, facilities and classrooms, and managing and preventing spread. From the Health Department.
Student Messaging Toolkit for Post-Secondary Schools in Vermont
A resource for content that post-secondary institutions can use to communicate to their student populations, including useful links. From the Health Department.
Mandatory Guidance for College and University Campus Learning
Guidance from the Agency of Commerce and Community Development to help:
- decrease the risk of people infected with COVID-19 entering the campus through effective public health prevention
- decrease transmission of COVID-19 among staff and students once on campus through effective public health measures
- quickly identify people with COVID-19 and put containment procedures in place to minimize the impact on students, staff and education.
Resources for Institutes of Higher Education
Understand how to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 among students, faculty, and staff. The guidance also aims to help institutions react quickly should a case be identified or if there is spread within the community. Includes considerations to help administrators plan for the continuity of teaching, learning, and research if there is community spread of COVID-19 and address concerns related to COVID-19 associated stigma. From the CDC.
COVID-19 Case Actions Checklist
A general list of what to expect and actions to take if someone develops COVID-19 symptoms while on campus or when there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 on campus.
Recorded Webinar: Preparing for and Responding to COVID-19 at Vermont Colleges
In this webinar, presenters from Vermont colleges discuss how they have worked with the Health Department to prepare for and respond to COVID-19 on Vermont college campuses. Health Department experts talk about what works when it comes to contact tracing, testing, and prevention, and review the current status of a COVID-19 vaccine.
What to do if an employee tests positive for COVID-19
Guidance for employers including information you'll gather, supporting employees, return to work, close contacts. From the Health Department.
What to do when your co-worker has COVID-19
Also in: Arabic | Burmese | Chinese | French | Karen | Kirundi | Nepali | Somali | Spanish | Swahili | Vietnamese
Actions you can take to stay safe if a co-worker has tested positive and information on when you need to quarantine. From the Health Department.
Line List
A form used to track students and staff with symptoms, positive tests, and their contacts.
Supportive Quarantine Program
For students and others moving to Burlington and for people asked to quarantine as part of contact tracing. Includes a daily check-in, move-in care package and gift certificate. From the City of Burlington.
Enjoy Safer Sex and Reduce the Risk of Spreading COVID-19
Also in Spanish
Offers strategies and tips to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 during sex. From the Health Department.
COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions
VT Helplink: Alcohol & Drug Support Center
802Quits: Tobacco Quit Resource