SaintsRiseUp Safe Return

I choose to be in the St. Scholastica community of learners. In doing so, I accept my responsibility to live in this inclusive community, guided by the light of our Catholic Benedictine values. I will welcome each person, in each moment and each interaction, as a holy human being.

I will do my best to safeguard the health of all by following guidelines, including those for face coverings, physical distancing, hand-washing and other safety measures. I will be attentive to changing circumstances and policies.

As a member of the St. Scholastica community, I pledge to help steward this inclusive Benedictine community and the lives of all its members in becoming the Saints the world needs.

“…let them gently encourage one another…” Rule of Benedict, Chapter 22

We will be guided by our rich Catholic Benedictine legacy and our core values. In all decisions we will strive to honor the inherent dignity of each member of our community, as created in the image and likeness of God.

We are committed to providing equity in access and opportunity for all groups, with particular attention to how our decisions may affect students facing barriers. We will cultivate flexibility and embrace patience as our guide in all things. We will withhold judgment, remembering that we are called to kindness, mercy and compassion.

Throughout, we will create ways to put our principles into action. COVID-19 realities and health considerations represent an opportunity to enlarge our sense of community and enrich our stewardship of our precious mission.

“Community members are not to pursue what they judge better for themselves, but instead what they judge better for someone else.” The Rule of Benedict, Chapter 72

Pfizer/BioNTech, Janssen/Johnson and Johnson and Moderna, AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 (e.g., Covisheld, Vaxzeria), Sinopharm COVID-19, Sinovac COVID-19

Up to date COVID-19 Vaccination has been added to the list of immunization requirements for students at The College of St. Scholastica. Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including booster dose(s) when eligible. Students must provide a copy of their COVID immunization record by one of the following methods:

• Registered students ONLY: upload into Myhealth Portal located in my.CSS (new and incoming students have access to MyHealthPortal the day AFTER registration)
• Mail to:
  St. Scholastica
  Student Health Service
  1200 Kenwood Ave
  Somers G42
  Duluth, MN 55811
• Fax:  218-723-5953
• studenthealthservice@css.edu

Employees are not currently required to submit proof of vaccination. This could change if the COVID situation on campus changes.

All members of the community are encouraged to use the Vaccination Connector for nearby sites.

In keeping with our immunization community standards, students may submit an exemption form. These forms are located in the Student Health and Wellness portal in my.CSS. Once submitted, completed forms are reviewed and verified by Student Health Service to ensure compliance with Minnesota College Immunization Law requirements.