Fall 2020: Mandatory Quarantine Policy at A-State

Currently, under the State of Arkansas's regulations, all students entering the state of Arkansas will be required to self-quarantine for 2 weeks before beginning classes.

This means:

• If you are a current A-State student, you will need to return by August 11, quarantine for 14 days, and begin classes on August 25.
• If you are a new A-State student, you will need to arrive no later than August 4, quarantine for 14 days, and begin orientation week on August 17.

What is quarantine?

• Quarantine means staying at home for 14 days and not going outside.

So how will I live during this time?

• If you have registered to live in on-campus housing/apartments, we have worked with University Housing to allow you to move into your residence early, in accordance with the regulations above.

What about meals?

• If you are living in on-campus housing/apartments and have a meal plan, University Housing will deliver food from the cafeteria directly to your room.
• If you are not living in on-campus housing/apartments, please order groceries and essentials online from Wal-Mart, Target, or Kroger. Ask a friend (who is not in quarantine) to pick up your order for you, or contact our International Student Office and we can pick up and deliver your order to you. We are always happy to help.
• You can also use popular delivery services such as Door Dash or Bite Squad.

What do I need to do next?

• You must let us know the date you plan to return to campus, so that we can register your early check-in with University Housing. If you do not notify us, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to check in early. Please notify us HERE.

What if I have symptoms of COVID-19?

• You must notify our office so that we can arrange for you to get tested for COVID-19.

International Student Office
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