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Students should not travel away from campus during the semester. For extenuating circumstances, students who travel must be tested or quarantine upon return.
The travel/return to campus protocol pertains specifically to travel away from campus (defined as outside of Northampton, Lehigh, and Bucks Counties) during the regular semester for an extended period of time (defined as more than 24 hours). Travel exclusively for medical appointments is excluded.
During the semester, students should not travel away from the Bethlehem area, except for emergency circumstances, as this will reduce the risk of infection and transmission of the coronavirus. This includes trips home to visit family and friends, and especially to other college campuses or for related social activities. Students should refer to the isolation and quarantine policy for specific requirements regarding travel if you test positive for COVID-19 or are identified as a close contact of someone who tested positive).
Students who fall into the above categories who do not follow this process risk code of conduct violations, revocation of campus access, and loss of the tuition reduction for fully remote students.
Student-athletes should refer to the guidelines for travel and testing communicated by Athletics.
Graduate students not taking in-person classes who are accessing campus facilities, teaching classes or working on campus (e.g., in a lab) should follow the protocols for faculty and staff in these settings: that is, they must follow the safety plans established by their supervisor, department chair or lab PI and are not required to complete mandatory surveillance testing to gain access.
Students who have not yet arrived to campus and are considered a late arrival should follow the proper protocols (distinct from this travel policy).
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