COVID-19 Summer Campus Procedure Updates

After a successful 2020-21 academic year as campus managed reopening, welcoming students, and persisting through a challenging year of in-person, hybrid, and remote learning, CSP looks ahead to the summer term while modifications take place to adhere to the updated MDH and CDC guidelines for health & safety.

The Latest from the MDH:

Last week, Governor Walz announced Executive Order (EO 21-21), which serves as a timeline to end most COVID-19 restrictions. As nearly 2.6 million Minnesotans have been vaccinated, Minnesota is on track to vaccinate 70% of Minnesotans by June. In addition, the Governor and both the City of St. Paul and the City of Minneapolis have lifted their mask mandates.

This means the following:

• Lifted mask mandates locally means that CSP will not require face masks or coverings for any student, staff, or faculty member regardless of vaccination status
• Removed limits for outdoor dining, events, and social gatherings.
• Increased indoor event occupancy limits and group sizes.
• Increased indoor social gathering capacity limit to 50.
• Eliminated the state-established mandatory closing time for bars, restaurants, and food and beverage services at other public accommodation places.

What This Means for Summer and Fall 2021 at CSP:

This means another step towards CSP returning to full campus operations for the upcoming Fall 2021 semester.

• COMET’s Commitment will continue to be a staple of our campus community.
• Seating Charts will still be required in classrooms for Summer Session 1 with students remaining forward-facing. On July 1, 2021, this restriction is lifted and will not be required for the Fall 2021 semester. This means classroom seating charts are to return to pre-pandemic configurations.
• Face coverings and masks are no longer required as the Governor and City of St. Paul have lifted all mask mandates. This means masks are not required with 6 feet and more of distance and not required outside per the CDC and MDH’s updated guidelines. Please note: This applies to our St. Paul campus only. Decisions will be made about our Oregon campus at a later date.
• Distancing requirements, inside and outside, are lifted in accordance with the CDC and MN Governor. 
• Feeling sick? Stay home! Use good judgment to avoid the spread of all illnesses, including COVID-19. Work with your professor or supervisor to miss class or work, and if you are concerned about a COVID-19 exposure, use the COVID-19 Reporting Form.
• Classroom cleaning kits will continue to be available, but cleaning between sessions is no longer a campus requirement. If your classroom/office cleaning kit needs to be replenished, please contact Facilities.
• Furniture will be returned to normal locations throughout campus.
• CSP campuses in Oregon will continue to follow their local guidance.

Vaccinations are encouraged for students and employees, however, CSP will not have a vaccination mandate. Individuals interested in seeking the vaccine should visit the MDH Vaccine Connector online or consult their physician or healthcare professional