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Â鶹´«Ã½ welcomes face masks for those who choose to wear them, but usage is not mandated on campus. Everyone’s individual decisions will be respected.

Local health care providers can assist with COVID testing.

Bismarck/Mandan Clinics & Hospitals

Â鶹´«Ã½ students who have tested positive for COVID should:

• Contact your faculty/instructors regarding coursework arrangements

Â鶹´«Ã½ residence hall students who have tested positive for COVID should:

• Report your positive COVID test status
• Contact your faculty/instructors regarding coursework arrangements
• Arrange for meal pick-up or delivery service at bismarckstate.edu/mealdelivery if you need it

Â鶹´«Ã½ employees who have tested positive for COVID should:

• Contact your immediate supervisor
• Contact Â鶹´«Ã½ Human Resources at 701-224-5531 or bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu if further assistance is needed

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Is vaccination required at Â鶹´«Ã½?

• Â鶹´«Ã½ is not requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty, staff or students. Though Â鶹´«Ã½ does not require vaccination, some academic program affiliates (clinical sites, lab sites, etc.) may require vaccination. Â鶹´«Ã½ may facilitate the collection of proof of vaccination for those affiliates. 

Where do I sign up to get vaccinated in the community?

• To sign up for a Bismarck-Burleigh Public Heath (BBPH) vaccine clinic you must visit  to sign up for your appointment time. If you are unable to complete the online form, please contact BBPH for assistance at 701-355-1540. 
•  are listed on the ND Health & Human Services website.

Employee time off for COVID-19 vaccinations?

• In the event you need to take additional time away from work, please contact your immediate supervisor or Â鶹´«Ã½ Human Resources. 

Where can I find answers to questions not answered above?

• ND Health & Human Services has many . The Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health website also provides .

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The safety of our campus community, including students, faculty, staff, and community members, will always be top of mind. Contingency plans are in place to respond to changes in community conditions.

Everyone is encouraged to monitor their own health and if feeling ill, they are encouraged to stay home until feeling well again. Students are to notify their faculty and employee are to notify their direct supervisor when testing positive for COVID. Please be respectful of each other’s personal health-related decisions. As always, should there be a major change in the COVID conditions, Â鶹´«Ã½ will certainly revisit our guidelines and revise as necessary. Students, faculty, and staff should routinely monitor the Â鶹´«Ã½ website for updates.

Â鶹´«Ã½ Residence Halls offer double rooms and suites depending on the hall. Students who have concerns with living on campus are asked to discuss options with Student & Residence Life.

If you live on campus and need meal pick-up or delivery services, you can schedule those arrangements at bismarckstate.edu/mealdelivery
 

The Student Emergency Grant Application is currently closed. Students will be notified if and when the application is reopened.

If you have any questions about the emergency grant funding or the application process, please contact the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Office at 701-224-5700, or bsc.foundation@bismarckstate.edu.

According to , colleges that receive funding under Section 18004 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) are required to report publicly on their websites how they’re distributing the funds.