Coronavirus Update

Dalton State classes at full capacity

Classes at Dalton State have resumed at full capacity. Masks are strongly encouraged, especially for those who are not fully vaccinated.

The health and safety of our Roadrunner family remains a top priority, and we will continue to do our part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Students should be checking their Dalton State email and GeorgiaVIEW regularly for updates on courses and other departments on campus. We are doing all we can to fulfill our mission to educate students, even during these challenging times.

We encourage everyone on our campus to continue practicing the pillars of safety. Get the COVID-19 vaccine, practice good hygiene, and screen yourself for symptoms. Those who are not fully vaccinated or who have compromised immune systems should continue to use face coverings and physically distance where possible. Masks are still required in the Ken White Student Health Center, regardless of a person’s vaccination status.

Our plans were created with guidance provided by the University System of Georgia (USG), the Governor’s Task Force, the Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Key Information  

Health and Safety 

Dalton State has adopted enhanced cleaning protocol and provided hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes throughout campus. Individuals are encouraged to wipe down areas of high usage multiple times a day and expected to continue following the GDPH and CDC recommendations for personal hygiene:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol and rub hands together for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Cover your cough and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your elbow.

Stay home if you are experiencing COVID symptoms. Students experiencing COVID symptoms should complete the COVID-19 Student Self Reporting Form, and employees should email humanresources@daltonstate.edu.

Student Life

Student life is an important part of the college experience. Programming will return to an in-person format for fall semester.

Academic Support and Student Services 

Academic support, such as Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction and Disability Access, continues to provide services both virtually and in person. Other areas that provide student services, such as Campus Recreation and the Pope Student Center, will resume full in-person services. The Ken White Student Health Center, which includes the Counseling Center, provides both in person and telehealth services.   All services are by appointment only and follow current GDPH and CDC guidelines. Masks are required in the Ken White Student Health Center regardless of a person’s vaccination status.

Athletics

Dalton State is following the guidelines and recommendations of the NAIA and Southern States Athletics Conference in addition to the current guidelines from the USG, Governor’s Task Force, the GDPH and CDC.

Students should continue to check their email frequently to stay up to date on current information and expectations.

Updates about the impact of COVID-19 at Dalton State will be provided via this webpage, Roadrunner Alert, the college’s Facebook and Twitter pages, and the Roadrunner Portal. Students and employees should check their Dalton State email frequently.

COVID-19 testing

• Schedule an appointment through a local health department.
• Schedule an appointment through CVS Pharmacy or other local pharmacies.

COVID-19 Vaccines

• Find a public health vaccination site here.
• Find a pharmacy vaccination site here.

COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Symptom Self-Screen

COVID-19 Student Health Reporting Form

Vaccine FAQs

CDC Information

Prevention and Treatment
Symptoms
Preventing Spread of COVID-19 If You Are Sick
How COVID-19 Spreads
Travel Health Notices

State Information

Georgia Department of Public Health
University System of Georgia