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Our Lady of the Lake University prides itself on being a safe campus community for students, staff and faculty. ½ñÍíÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û is committed to ensuring a safe environment for members of the community to thrive.  

Emergency Preparedness 

In the event of an emergency, ½ñÍíÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û has various ways that it communicates with all members of the campus community to ensure they are well-informed and safe. 

• ½ñÍíÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Alert
• Shelter in Place Tips

 

Guidelines for COVID-19, other Respiratory Viruses

On March 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for preventing the spread of COVID-19, influenza, RSV and other respiratory viruses. 

In order to protect yourself and others, the CDC recommends the following for individuals experiencing respiratory viruses:

• Stay home and away from others when ill – for people with COVID or flu there are treatments available that can lessen symptoms.
• Return to normal activities when you see an improvement of symptoms over a period of at least 24 hours. If fever was present, it should be gone for 24 hours without medication before returning to normal activities.

Once you return to normal activities, the following prevention strategies are recommended for at least five days:

• Take steps for cleaner air, such as bringing in more fresh outside air, purifying indoor air or gathering outdoors
• Enhance hygiene practices by covering coughs and sneezes, washing or sanitizing hands often, and cleaning frequently touched surfaces.
• Wear a well-fitting mask. 

½ñÍíÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Protocols

The following protocols should be followed by students, faculty and staff who are ill with a respiratory virus such as COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.

Residential Students: Must submit a when ill with a respiratory virus. They also must notify their professors of their absence and to determine when they can return to normal activities.  

Athletes: No longer have to submit a Self-Report form when ill with a respiratory virus (unless they live in a residence hall); however, they must notify their professors and coaches of their absence and to determine when they can return to normal activities. 

Commuter Students: Are not required to submit a Self-Report form, but must notify their professors of their absence and to determine when they can return to normal activities.

Employees: Are not required to submit a Self-Report form, but must notify their supervisors of their absence and to determine when they can return to normal activities.

Accessibility Services

Students who will be absent due to COVID or other illnesses are encouraged to contact ½ñÍíÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û's Accessibility Services Office immediately for support and accommodations.

½ñÍíÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û brings you the Virtual Care Group

Reminder:  All ½ñÍíÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û students have access to free on demand medical and mental health telehealth services through the Virtual Care Group.

• Services are provided 24/7/365
• On-demand and scheduled medical care offered
• On-demand and scheduled counseling appointments
• You can or by downloading the Virtual Care Group app