Latest Updates

The COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly evolving and has many impacts to Oregon State University operations. University-wide communications will be posted to this page.

Spring COVID update — vaccination and testing requirements
April 8, 2022
Commitment to in-person activity at OSU
March 11, 2022
Masks & other COVID-19 Updates
March 1, 2022
OSU COVID-19 Update – Mask Mandate
February 24, 2022
Update on mask requirements, boosters and other announcements
February 8, 2022
COVID-19 Updates — Testing and Isolation
January 21, 2022
COVID-19 updates — Winter Week 2
January 14, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: Boosters, isolation and other important information
January 6, 2022
In-person instruction continues for winter term; get COVID-19 tested and boosted before Jan. 3
December 28, 2021
Update on Executive Order 14042 and Continuation of OSU Vaccination Program
December 20, 2021
Become boosted now; OSU likely to require booster shots
December 20, 2021
Please obtain your COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
December 13, 2021
COVID-19 Face Covering, Booster, and Winter Term Updates
December 3, 2021
Face Covering Guidance Update
November 24, 2021
Modified COVID-19 Testing Site Hours
November 22, 2021
Employee Vaccine Compliance Deadline Extended
November 9, 2021
Required Updates to OSU's Vaccination Program for All Employees
October 27, 2021
OSU Vaccination Program and New OHA Temporary Rule
October 8, 2021
Updated resources and compliance information
September 17, 2021
Ready for fall update
September 9, 2021
COVID-19 testing requirement for employees not fully vaccinated
September 1, 2021
Latest COVID-19 Updates
August 27, 2021
OSU’s values, health measures guide on-site Pathway to Fall
August 25, 2021
Important COVID-19 Updates
August 20, 2021
Update to OSU's face coverings requirement
August 13, 2021
Face coverings now required in OSU indoor public settings
August 5, 2021
COVID-19 Update - CDC and OHA Face Covering Recommendations
July 29, 2021
OSU lifts COVID-19 restrictions - effective June 30
June 25, 2021
Exception to OSU Face Covering Policy for Fully Vaccinated Employees
June 15, 2021
Beaver Nation- take your shot to win!
June 3, 2021
OSU Pathway to Fall Updates
May 26, 2021
OSU continues to require face coverings indoors
May 21, 2021
OSU’s Safety and Success policies must comply with existing OHA and OSHA requirements
May 14, 2021
University plans to require vaccinations
May 4, 2021
Information on OSU COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
April 26, 2021
Pathway to Fall Guide
April 23, 2021
OSU continues to highly encourage vaccination
April 21, 2021
All Oregonians 16+ now eligible to be vaccinated
April 19, 2021
COVID-19 Updates
April 15, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Updated Timeline
March 30, 2021
COVID 19 Updates for Spring Break (students)
March 11, 2021
COVID 19 Updates for Spring Break
March 11, 2021
Vaccine news supports OSU planning for fall resumption
March 3, 2021
COVID 19 Updates – Oregon’s Vaccine Distribution Eligibility Timeline
February 26, 2021
COVID-19 assistance funds available for students in need
February 22, 2021
COVID-19 Planning Updates
February 12, 2021
Announcing COVID Response Town Hall on March 4
February 11, 2021
University plans for mostly remote spring term instruction, onsite activities
January 15, 2021
OSU support of vaccine distribution
January 15, 2021
Oregon OSHA Temporary Rule Addressing COVID-19 Workplace Risks
January 14, 2021
Winter term reminders and updates
January 3, 2021
Safety and Success: Reminders and Updates
December 17, 2020
Oregon OSHA Temporary Rule Addressing COVID-19 Workplace Risks
December 14, 2020
New statewide COVID-19 health & safety framework
December 2, 2020
TRACE-OSU enrollment participation initiative
November 23, 2020
Invest in your health before Thanksgiving: Get COVID-19 tested today.
November 20, 2020
TRACE OSU Testing Location Update
November 18, 2020
Important Holiday Travel Guidance and Reminders
November 17, 2020
Important Holiday Travel Guidance and Reminders (students)
November 17, 2020
Oregon statewide two-week freeze and impact on OSU operations
November 16, 2020
Restrict activities, get TRACE OSU tested Nov. 16-18 as virus spikes
November 12, 2020
Be COVID smart. Your phone can play a part.
November 12, 2020
COVID-19 testing and contact tracing update
November 6, 2020
COVID-19 testing and contact tracing update (students)
November 6, 2020
Face Covering Policy and other COVID-19 Upd
October 23, 2020
OSU Corvallis winter term to feature predominantly remote instruction
October 5, 2020
OSU Corvallis winter term to feature predominantly remote instruction (students)
October 5, 2020
Fall Week 2 Provost’s Update
October 5, 2020
Fall Week 1 COVID-19 Update
October 1, 2020
Additional COVID-19 testing among some residence hall students follows wastewater analysis
September 30, 2020
Enroll in TRACE OSU to inform your own COVID-19 health
September 24, 2020
Child care assistance update
September 14, 2020
As fall term opens, we must all contribute to safety
September 11, 2020
Fall Reopening Plans for OSU Libraries and OSU Press
August 26, 2020
Continuation of Hiring Freeze
August 24, 2020
Important COVID-19 Safety Policy Updates
August 24, 2020
Guidance on Fall Teaching
August 21, 2020
Most OSU Corvallis campus fall instruction to be offered remotely and online
August 11, 2020
Most OSU Corvallis campus fall instruction to be offered remotely and online (student message)
August 11, 2020
Public Health Conditions Tool
July 20, 2020
Childcare Support and Resources for the OSU Community
July 15, 2020
OSU closely monitoring COVID-19, mindfully preparing fall plans
July 8, 2020
OSU resumption guidance and new Executive Order 20-28
June 12, 2020
OSU's resumption update
June 8, 2020
OSU's resumption of onsite activity
June 3, 2020
Fall and summer instructional modality guidance
May 27, 2020
Budget Planning Update
May 26, 2020
Research Resumption Guidelines
May 26, 2020
COVID-19 Planning Update
May 14, 2020
OSU shares planning to resume university on-site activities
May 11, 2020
Students: OSU shares planning to resume university on-site activities
May 11, 2020
OSU Shares Planning to Resume University On-site Activities
May 11, 2020
Beavers Care, other initiatives supporting pandemic-impacted students, employees
May 5, 2020
Federal CARES Act Support, Other Assistance Available to OSU Students
May 4, 2020
OSU announces campus and university facility reopening plans
May 1, 2020
OSU’s response to COVID-19 and virus-related financial impacts
April 15, 2020
OSU response to future positive COVID-19 cases
April 13, 2020
COVID-19 April 10 update: Summer session changes
April 10, 2020
Grading for spring term 2020
April 2, 2020
OSU Zoombombing Response: Your Action Needed
April 2, 2020
COVID-19 April 1 update: tenure clock extensions, teaching evaluations
April 1, 2020
COVID-19 April 1 Update: Drop deadline extension; S/U grade flexibility
April 1, 2020
COVID-19 March 31 RO Update: research activities
March 31, 2020
Beaver Nation - We're in this Together
March 31, 2020
Zoom/Canvas Integration Solution
March 31, 2020
County investigates positive COVID-19 case involving OSU Corvallis student
March 28, 2020
OSU critical function and social distancing policy explained
March 26, 2020
Observe Governor Brown's remain at home order and OSU social distancing policy
March 26, 2020
Human Subjects Research
March 24, 2020
IACUC guidance
March 23, 2020
OSU employees and students should observe ‘stay at home’ order
March 23, 2020
Research guidance
March 21, 2020
Work within all university campuses and facilities limited to critical functions
March 20, 2020
COVID-19 update: remote teaching for full spring term
March 18, 2020
OSU limits meeting attendance to groups of 25
March 16, 2020
Clarification on travel suspension
March 13, 2020
COVID-19 response requires personal action, commitment
March 13, 2020
Guidance on responding to possible COVID-19 exposure
March 13, 2020
Message from the Research Office regarding COVID-19 impacts on research
March 13, 2020
UPDATED guidance on remote teaching and testing during COVID-19 response
March 12, 2020
OSU community COVID-19 information session tomorrow
March 11, 2020
Guidance on remote teaching and testing during COVID-19 response
March 11, 2020
COVID-19 response to require remote final exams, remote teaching
March 11, 2020
Coronavirus update: OSU prepares for remote teaching, if needed
March 6, 2020
Coronavirus update: No OSU event closures planned, travel requirements updated
March 5, 2020
OSU developing coronavirus contingency plans, expands support services
February 28, 2020
Support those within OSU concerned by illness
February 17, 2020
Parents and Families: OSU's response to coronavirus outbreak
February 4, 2020
OSU's response to coronavirus outbreak
February 4, 2020
Coronavirus health and OSU travel update
January 28, 2020