Dear Assumption Families,
While the University cannot welcome families back to campus this and next weekend due to the surge in positive COVID-19 cases on campus, we eagerly anticipate - as long as the current surge subsides - your return for Family Weekend beginning Friday, September 24.
As part of our ongoing efforts to promote the health and safety of the University community, those who wish to access campus for any reason on and after Friday, September 24 (Family Weekend, athletic events, visit your son or daughter, etc.) are asked to complete this registration form no less than 5 days prior to your arrival on campus. Given several positive cases of COVID-19 on campus, we can welcome only those who are fully vaccinated.
Why only fully vaccinated individuals? A valid question. Our priority this semester is to provide students uninterrupted in-person classes and a residential experience. Several colleges have already transitioned to remote learning and grab-and-go dining. Assumption is making every effort to avoid such an inconvenience but prepared to do so if necessary.
Below, please find details on how the registration process works:
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Complete the registration form 5 days prior to your arrival
- Important – each individual who will visit campus must complete a separate form and upload proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- University staff review your proof of vaccination
- If approved, University staff will email to you a Guest Pass within a few days of your arrival
- This guest pass may be printed or downloaded to your mobile device to share with the gatehouse attendant.
- Each individual in your vehicle will be asked to show their Guest Pass
Unfortunately, given the prevalence of the Delta variant and increasing positive COVID-19 cases on campus, the University is unable to permit younger, unvaccinated, children on campus at this time. I understand this is a disappointment, but we must put the needs and expectations of our students first. Those expectations include maintaining in-person classes and a residential experience. Through these safety measures, we are hopeful that we can continue to provide students the university experience they desire and deserve.
Sincerely,
Deb Cady Melzer, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
