Health & Safety Protocols

Every member of the Kean community plays an important role in protecting the health and well-being of our campus. 

Together we will create a safe and welcoming learning environment for everyone.

Learn More:

Student Information

Vaccinations and Testing

Mask Mandate on Campus

Safety Training

Prevention  

Employees Who Are Feeling Ill 

In-person classes for the Spring semester resumed on Monday, January 31. Students in clinical assignments will continue with those assignments as planned.

All students on campus must follow the University’s health and safety protocols for vaccinations, mask-wearing and reporting. View the latest COVID-19 Community Standards Policy for Students.

Student Who Are Feeling Ill 

• Students who commute and are feeling sick SHOULD NOT come to campus and should consult their healthcare provider for assistance.
• Students who live on campus and are feeling sick should remain in their residence hall rooms and contact their resident assistant or residence hall director for support. 
• Students who believe they have symptoms of COVID-19 should contact Student Health Services at (908) 737-4882 before coming to the office. 
• Students who test positive for COVID-19 must report their test results to the University. Click here for a submission form.

If you have questions, contact Student Health Services at (908) 737-4880 or studenthealthservices@kean.edu for guidance and support. 

Students should also report COVID-19 cases among any of their close contacts to receive information on quarantine protocols. The University will follow all state and federal guidelines on contact tracing.

The University’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy will extend to the 2022-2023 school year. Students and employees who have not received their COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots are strongly encouraged to do so as soon as possible as vaccinations continue to be critical to protecting public health. Make an appointment here. More information about our COVID-19 policy for students is available here.

• Students must submit their vaccination records through the PyraMED Patient Portal. Submission instructions are available here.
• Employees who have not done so already are required to submit their vaccination records through Workday. Submission instructions are available here.

The University is coordinating with the County of Union to arrange for vaccination appointments for students and employees, regardless of where they live, at the vaccination site in Downs Hall on the main campus. Register here.

Vaccination appointments are also available on the campus of Ocean County College. To register, visit ochd.org. 

Students and employees who receive exemptions are subject to weekly testing during the semester. Testing is free and available on campus. The schedule will be shared with those subject to the requirement.

Other members of the Kean community can also schedule COVID testing appointments on campus here.

Kean became mask optional, in most circumstances, on Friday, April 1.

Anyone who feels more comfortable wearing a mask is welcome to do so, and all members of the University community are encouraged to respect others’ choices as we transition toward a mask-friendly, post-pandemic environment.

Here are some important details about masking and vaccinations:

• The mask optional policy applies to everyone regardless of vaccination status. Students and employees who have medical or religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination policy will continue to be subject to weekly testing.
   
• Masks will still be required in Student Health Services and a limited number of other clinical spaces, which will be clearly marked. Please comply with signage. Masks will be optional in residence halls.
   
• Following federal guidelines, masks will also still be required on Kean buses and shuttles through April 18. This includes any charter buses used for Athletics or other Kean-sponsored travel.
   
• Individuals on campus may request that the people around them wear masks, and consideration of those requests is appreciated. However, it is not required. The University will continue to make N95 respirator masks and portable plastic barriers available upon request.
   
• Everyone is encouraged to bring a mask to campus in case they need it. In this mask-friendly environment, the University will continue to provide N95s and other masks at the front desks of Kean Hall and the Miron Student Center as well as in vending machines. Information from the CDC about choosing an effective mask is available here.
   
• Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should immediately wear a mask and consult a healthcare provider. Masks will be required for anyone who has been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or instructed to wear a mask by a healthcare provider.

All students should complete this safety training to learn the health and safety measures in effect on campus to safeguard the campus community and help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Thank you for your participation in this important training program.

• All members of the Kean community are encouraged to continue to wash their hands frequently and use hand sanitizing dispensers across campus to help prevent the spread of illness. If a dispenser needs to be replenished, please call the Housekeeping hotline at (908) 737-5010.
   
• The University will continue to employ enhanced cleaning protocols throughout the campus. 
   
• Spray bottles of a disinfectant effective against COVID-19 and paper towel dispensers have been placed in classrooms. Call Housekeeping at (908) 737-5010 if the supplies need to be replenished.
   
• A Plexiglas barrier has been placed in each classroom for the instructor’s use.  If one is missing or damaged, place a work order at the Facilities and Campus Planning site here and select “Health/Safety” as the craft.
   
• Office areas can request a spray bottle of disinfectant and paper towels by calling Housekeeping at (908) 737-5010.
   
• The restroom cleaning schedule is posted on the back of the door in each restroom.  If a restroom requires attention between cleanings, call Housekeeping at (908) 737-5010.
   
• Drinking directly from water fountains is not permitted. Fountains may be used to fill up cups or bottles only. 
   
• Students who use public transportation should take extra precautions with regard to hand hygiene and remember to wear a face covering and bring hand sanitizer. They should limit touching frequently touched surfaces and wash their hands or use hand sanitizer upon arrival to campus. 
   
• The Kean University division of Campus Planning reviewed all buildings in preparation for a safe return to campus. Major enhancements were made in the areas of indoor air quality, building operations, and enhanced cleaning protocols. All Kean University standards for facilities systems and procedures meet or exceed state Indoor Air Quality Standards.

Employees experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or any other illness should use available sick leave as they normally would.

Employees who test positive for COVID-19 should report the result to Walter McGee in the Office of Human Resources via email to mcgeew@kean.edu.

Human Resources will conduct all contact tracing and notifications according to state and federal guidelines. Employees should not engage in contact tracing individually.