COVID-19 Updates :: Andrews University

As Andrews University and the world continues to seek to effectively slow and stop the spread of COVID-19 thanks to ongoing safety measures and increasing numbers of COVID-19 vaccinations and immunity, we continue in our commitment for Andrews University to be World Changers for a changing world. With fall semester of the 2021–2022 school year, we’ll be making some additional and significant steps toward a campus community experience that will better reflect our reality before the pandemic, even as it will be crucial to continue to take some important steps to keep ourselves, each other and our Andrews University community safe.

As vaccination rates increase and COVID-19 guidelines change for Andrews University, the state of Michigan, the U.S.A., and our world, we encourage you to bookmark and consult this page for the latest updates and changes.

Andrews University COVID-19 Indicators

Teaching Faculty Vaccinations

Vaccinated = One or two doses of Pfizer/Moderna or one dose of Johnson & Johnson, plus two weeks.
COVID-19 Test = Main campus employees who have not been vaccinated or who do not have acquired immunity are required to meet ongoing monthly COVID-19 testing expectations.
Acquired Immunity = Previous positive COVID-19 test and completed isolation.

Information as of Sept. 17, 2021. This graph reflects the self-reported vaccination or acquired immunity status of all current, regular Andrews University faculty who have teaching/classroom assignments.

Employee Vaccinations

Information as of Sept. 17, 2021. This graph reflects the self-reported vaccination or acquired immunity status of all current, regular Andrews University employees who are employed at the 50 percent level or more.

Undergraduate Vaccinations

Vaccinated = One or two doses of Pfizer/Moderna or one dose of Johnson & Johnson, plus two weeks.
COVID-19 Test = Main campus students who have not been vaccinated or who do not have acquired immunity are required to have a negative COVID-19 test before taking part in campus activities, with ongoing monthly COVID-19 testing expectations.
Acquired Immunity = Previous positive COVID-19 test and completed isolation.
Not Yet Reported = Students who have not yet reported a vaccination or acquired immunity status.

Information as of Sept. 17, 2021. This graph reflects the self-reported vaccination, acquired immunity or COVID-19 testing status of all current, regular Andrews University undergraduate students studying on the main campus of Andrews University.

Graduate Vaccinations

Information as of Sept. 17, 2021. This graph reflects the self-reported vaccination, acquired immunity or COVID-19 testing status of all current, regular Andrews University graduate students studying on the main campus of Andrews University.

COVID-19 Cases

Cumulative Positive Cases*

Currently in Isolation*

Completed Isolation*

*Cases beginning August 22, 2021.

You can find more detailed statistics here.
An archive of summer semester 2021 COVID-19 Dashboard statistics can be found here.
An archive of spring semester 2021 COVID-19 Dashboard statistics can be found here.
An archive of March–December 2020 COVID-19 Dashboard statistics can be found here.

New Masking Guidelines.

To track the impact and risks emerging from the increases in COVID-19 infections, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has established a system that monitors the level of COVID-19 spread in each county in the United States. Under the monitoring of this system, Berrien County has recently moved to a “high” level of transmission.

With this “high” level of transmission, the CDC and our local Berrien County Health Department has recommended the use of masks indoors for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status.

As a result, effective Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, and through Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, all students, employees and visitors to campus will be required to wear masks in the public spaces inside Andrews University campus buildings regardless of vaccination status.

You can read more about this new guideline here.

COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Self-report your COVID-19 vaccination here, or you can self-report acquired immunity through a previous COVID-19 positive test here. You can also find out more information and updates on COVID-19 vaccinations for the Andrews University community. Learn more.

For additional information on fall semester guidelines for those who are vaccinated (or have acquired immunity) and those who are unvaccinated, click here.

Keeping Andrews Safe

For the well-being and protection of our students, employees and guests, Andrews University has developed a new shared Community Covenant of Care for fall 2021. For a general overview of Andrews University's Case Management of positive COVID-19 cases, click here.

While #CampusClear will no longer be used for daily monitoring, you should use it on any day you are not feeling well. Find out more here.

Latest Updates

For up-to-date information on current COVID-19 policies and campus guidelines, please see our Latest Updates section for an archive of Need to Know newsletters and other campus communication.

A calendar of key dates for summer and fall 2021 semesters can be found below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Current, future or international students can find out additional information and answers at these links for more information about COVID-19 safety measures, travel and other on- and off-campus activities.

Still have questions?

Drop us a note at covid19@andrews.edu, and we'll get you in touch with the campus faculty, staff and/or resources that can help answer your questions.