Office of the Registrar

Dear OSU-Cascades students, 

Spring break is always a time to be mindful of your personal safety and wellness, especially if you plan to travel or be around others. This is no exception this year. While COVID-19 cases are declining and vaccine distribution is increasing, the virus continues to pose a public health risk to our families, friends, the OSU-Cascades community and our surrounding communities. Please plan for pre-, during and post-spring break health guidance:

Prepare for a healthier spring break.

Be vigilant about limiting virus spread during break, even if you have been fully vaccinated. Follow these guidelines and precautions, provided by OSU, and state and local health authorities:

• If you travel, stay close to home. Virus spread, public health measures and the presence of viral variants vary in other areas.
• Get tested with a viral test three to five days after travel and stay home and self-quarantine for a full 10 days after travel.
  • Even if you test negative, stay home and self-quarantine for the full 10 days.
  • If you test positive, isolate yourself to protect others from becoming infected.
• Avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, regardless of the outcome of your test or whether or not you take a test.

Prepare for COVID-19 testing before and after spring break.

Following the guidelines above, OSU-Cascades will provide for testing for all students through TRACE OSU. Testing will take place in TYKH 205.

• Tuesday and Wednesday, March 16-17 (finals week): All OSU-Cascades students, including graduate students, will receive an email invitation to be tested. All students living in the residence hall are required to be tested weekly, including during finals week.

• Tuesday and Wednesday, March 30-31 (week #1): All OSU-Cascades students, including graduate students, will receive an email invitation to be tested. All students living in the residence halls are required to be tested within the first three days of spring term.

Whatever your plans, stay safe and healthy. Observe all travel precautions and continue to wear your face covering, engage in physical distancing and limit group sizes.

Come back energized for the final push to the end of the year. The Enrollment Services and Student Success teams and I are here to help you with academic advising, financial aid, personal counseling, tutoring and disability access services. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at any time at [email protected].  

Sincerely, 

Jane

Jane Reynolds | she, her, hers | Executive Director of Student Success

Oregon State University – Cascades | 541-322-3132