COVID-19 announcements

A message to the Stanford community details a wide range of planning issues for the fall quarter including vaccination requirements, Health Check, testing, international student arrivals, fall instruction, face coverings, and various facilities on campus.

A message to the campus community addresses changes to the process for reporting vaccination status on Health Check and other steps the university is taking to prepare for more normal times ahead.

On July 15, 2021, the University will make significant changes to COVID-19 travel policies that have been in place since March 2020. For travel prior to July 15, please follow existing procedures and requirements.

Beginning June 28, the COVID dashboards will include data on vaccinated individuals. The data will reflect submissions to Health Check, which are required for those coming to campus and voluntary for many others.

A message to the campus community addresses upcoming changes to safety protocols for face coverings, social distancing and density, as well changes to Health Check.

A message to the campus community addresses changes in public health requirements over the next few weeks that will significantly influence rules for the campus and community. Among the protocols that will change later this month are those involving face coverings, vaccinations and Health Check, campus zones and other outdoor settings and events.

Santa Clara County is moving to the yellow “minimal” tier effective Wednesday, May 19, and also lifting many local requirements. Relevant programs at Stanford are reviewing the latest guidance and will be providing updates to reflect any adjustments they make as a result.

Stanford is reviewing new CDC guidance regarding masks and physical distancing along with other requirements that apply to the university. At this time, Stanford has not made any changes to university protocols.

A message to the campus community addresses vaccination requirements for the fall as well as changes to Health Check and the university’s travel policy for fully vaccinated individuals.

A message to the campus community details some adjustments to the COVID-19 surveillance testing program for some parts of the on-site population.