COVID-19 Policies

I acknowledge that every student, faculty and staff member is responsible for protecting their own health and the health of those around them. I agree that personal responsibility is the first step in maintaining a safe and sustainable community. In order for everyone to stay safe and well, I understand that I must play an important part in maintaining a healthy educational and work environment.

I understand that Sierra Nevada University reserves the right to alter and change policies at any time to protect the health and safety of our community.

Therefore, I agree to incorporate the following behaviors into my daily life on the SNU campus:

• Understand and follow all policies and procedures related to COVID-19 health and community safety. This includes, but is not limited to:
  * Carefully follow all current masking guidelines as posted on campus;
  * Follow all NV, Washoe County, and University COVID guidelines.


• Monitor my own personal health. If I am feeling unwell I will wear a mask in all public places. If I think I was exposed to COVID, or have any symptoms of COVID, I will isolate and email heathly@sierranevada.edu


• Communicate to SNU by emailing healthy@sierranevada.edu at the first sign of COVID-19 symptoms.


• Share any positive COVID-19 test results with SNU, with the understanding that any notifications sent to others about possible exposure will be anonymous and will not mention my name. In the event of a positive COVID-19 test, report my own daily movements and activities for the purpose of contract tracing so that others can be notified that they may have been exposed.

Dormitory policies:

• I understand that no guests (anyone not enrolled or employed at SNU) are permitted in the dormitories.


• I understand that tampering with an COVID related equipment will result in fines starting at $500.00

I understand that willful violation of these policies could lead to disciplinary action by SNU in accordance with the Faculty Staff and/or Student Handbook.

SNU students should note that Section II, item h.2 of the SNU Student Handbook that states:
"A student shall be subject to formal disciplinary procedures, including suspension or expulsion, if he/she is involved in any way in: The physical abuse of or conduct that threatens or endangers the health and safety of any person on Sierra Nevada University owned or controlled property or at Sierra Nevada University sponsored or supervised functions. (Refer to the SNU Student Handbook for details about Code of Conduct and disciplinary procedures on campus.)

I understand that despite all reasonable steps and responsible actions, there is some risk involved in attending classes and I agree to hold SNU harmless in the case that I contract COVID-19 as part of my employment, educational or co-curricular activities. I understand that participation in some activities may require participants to live, camp, travel, participate, and work together in close physical proximity, where social distancing practices may be impractical. Participating in activities in close proximity to others may expose participants to viruses, bacteria, infections, and other illnesses, including without limitations, COVID-19, upper respiratory viruses, influenza, and other communicable diseases. Students, faculty and staff are responsible for evaluating their own vulnerability to such illnesses and making their own independent decision to participate in activities and assume all risks related to contracting or spreading such illnesses. Students, Faculty and Staff are encouraged to take precautions, including use of personal protective equipment, regular and thorough handwashing, and other measures to reduce the risk of contracting and the spread of illnesses.