COVID-19 Update

As of today, West Liberty University reports a 47% vaccination rate for students and a 86% vaccination rate for employees. Student-athlete vaccination rate is around 60%.

 

An additional 71 students took advantage of the vaccination clinic held this past Wednesday on campus. The second dose of these shots will be distributed on Sept. 22 (Pfizer) and 29 (Moderna).

 

These students are not included in the above vaccination rate.

 

Testing of non-vaccinated students begins on Tuesday, Sept. 7 in Blatnik Hall. All unvaccinated students will be tested once a month and we plan on testing between 200 – 250 students per week, alphabetically. Additional details on testing was emailed to students and is shared below:  

 

Testing will be held in Blatnik Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students with last names in the ranges listed below will need to attend testing three times this semester, on the dates listed below.

• Tuesday-Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Last Names A thru D
• Tuesday-Sept. 14. Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Last Names E thru K
• Tuesday-Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Last Names L thru Q
• Tuesday-Sept. 28, October 26, Nov. 23, Last Names R thru Z

You cannot eat, drink, chew gum, consume mints or brush teeth 30 minutes prior to being tested. You must also bring a photo ID with you. This is a saliva based test, for which you will need to provide a saliva sample in a small tube.

You must attend your assigned testing date for each month in September, October, and November. If you are unable to attend your testing date, you can attend another date during that month.  

If you are unable to be on campus, you can also test elsewhere during that month. Please upload a copy of this test result to the Student Health Portal Login (studenthealthportal.com) and notify Student Health Services by calling 304-336-8049, or email cbennington@westliberty.edu.

You are required to be tested monthly. Failure to do so will be a violation of our Student Code of Conduct.

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 since June 8, 2021, please contact Student Health Services at 304-336-8049. 

If you are taking classes 100% remote, and will not be on campus at all during the fall 2021 semester, you can complete the Remote Confirmation Form. You would then be exempt from testing. Please click on this link:  Fall 2021 Remote Coursework Confirmation Form.

We remain committed to the safety of our campus community and thank you for adhering to our mask policy, good hand sanitation and social distancing protocols.

 

For more information on WLU’s coronavirus response, please visit westliberty.edu/coronavirus. Thank you.