COVID-19 Campus Information

We recommend all members of campus to get vaccinated and make safe decisions in regard to wearing a mask, physical distancing and hand washing.
COVID-19 Information
VCSU works with Public Health and follows CDC recommendations to respond to COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses in our community.
Masks
- Although masks are not required campus-wide, please continue to show respect to those who want to, or may need to, wear a mask for personal comfort or safety.
- VCSU’s mitigation and mask policy is subject to change in response to campus and community COVID-19 levels.
Exposure and Isolation
- Please follow the employee and student protocols if you have tested positive for COVID or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive.
Testing and Immunizations
- Free at home test kits are available on campus for all students, employees, and their families, at the Student Center Information Desk, Health Services, the Field House, and Facilities Services.
- Please review these updated Home Test Recommendations.
- Free at home test kits, COVID-19 immunizations, and booster doses are available by appointment at the City County Health District Office.
It continues to be important to:
- Stay home when you are feeling ill
- Be fully immunized against all vaccine-preventable diseases
- Contact Health Services for clarification on the immunization schedule
- COVID-19 test as needed
- Cover your coughs and sneezes
- Clean regularly
- Wash your hands often
Talk to a health professional about immunizations.
Discuss the MMR, meningitis, COVID-19, or other immunizations with a registered nurse.

Campus nurse, Director for Health Services Betty Tykwinski RN, is available to talk about immunizations and discuss any concerns you may have. Visit her office on the first floor of Mythaler Hall, call 701-845-7305 or email health.services@vcsu.edu.
Related COVID-19 Information
VCSU Campus Health Services
Betty Tykwinski
Director for Health Services
(701) 845-7305
betty.j.tykwinski@vcsu.edu
health.services@vcsu.edu
VCSU Counseling Services
Erin Klingenberg, PhD, LPCC, NCC-BC
Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Counseling Services
(701) 845-7300
erin.klingenberg@vcsu.edu
Kelsie Carter, MEd, LPC
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
(701) 845-7427
kelsie.carter@vcsu.edu