Campus Health

In addition to the normal items that students bring with them to college, the following additional items are suggested:

• Students should bring extra face coverings in the event they are to be worn during programs, activities and in private office spaces or requested classrooms.
• Hand sanitizer will be readily available on campus, but students may wish to bring additional travel size bottles.
• As more activities will be held outside, it is recommended that students bring an outdoor folding chair with a bag.
• Wipes and/or personal cleaners for your dorm room, desks, tables, etc.

Face coverings are optional indoors throughout campus. Masks are optional except when requested by faculty and staff in classrooms, offices, and meeting spaces. Students and employees should have a mask on hand or readily accessible. Masks may still be required for certain contractors and for large events.

Social distancing is a best practice recommendation of health professionals to prevent or slow the spread of a virus by human-to-human transmission. Following the most recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, social distancing is recommended for people who are unvaccinated.

• Reduce touch point as much as possible, avoid leaning on counters/tables, sharing desk space and office supplies, etc.
• Avoid physical contact as much as possible including hand shaking.
• Campus Facilities will be set up to support social distancing efforts. Please do not move classroom/lobby/dining area furniture.
• Be respectful of other people’s tolerance levels and distance yourself if requested by another individual.

WFF Facilities Services, Hanover’s housekeeping partner, will provide enhanced services throughout campus. In addition to regular cleaning procedures, WFF will address particularly high-touch areas, including doorknobs, chair arms, telephone handles and light switches.

• All cleaning supplies are approved chemicals provided by the Environmental Protection Agency.

• Campus restrooms will continue to be stocked, cleaned and disinfected at least once daily.
• Restrooms in residence halls and high-use campus areas (Brown Campus Center, Science Center, Center for Fine Arts, Classic Hall) will be cleaned twice each day.

Hanover’s healthcare facility is located at 60 Clemmons Street. Health Services is designated for student use only.

Hanover’s health clinic will follow recommended infection control practices of the Centers for Disease Control to prevent transmission of infectious agents, including screening all patients for COVID-19 signs and symptoms and infection control practices specific to COVID-19.

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.

People with these symptoms (and others) may have COVID-19:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Students who develop these symptoms (if unusual for you) should stay at home, self-quarantine, not attend classes and call Health Services (812-866-7082). Call before making an appointment or showing up. Appointments must be made prior to the visit via phone or email. It is also recommended that students use PantherHealth if they cannot get an appointment in Health Services.

What is the difference between Quarantine and Isolation? Quarantine is necessary when a student may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. The student must not physically interact with any others during the 10-day period. Isolation is necessary when a student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student would be placed in accommodations with others who have tested positive.

Isolation is required for students who test positive for COVID-19. Unvaccinated students will be required to quarantine following a known exposure. Should the need arise for a student to be isolated or quarantined, they should make arrangements to be taken home as soon as possible.

Students will be able to continue coursework and they will be allowed to return to campus once they have completed their designated quarantine or isolation period as determined by the Contact Tracing Team.

Pre-Arrival COVID-19 Testing Protocols

Fully vaccinated students who have uploaded their proof of vaccination are exempt from pre-arrival testing. Unvaccinated students will be required to submit a pre-arrival test no earlier than five days prior to your campus move-in date. Student Life will send unvaccinated students further details regarding their pre-arrival requirements and deadlines. All testing expenses will be the student’s responsibility.

A copy or screenshot of your result should be uploaded here.

If you take a COVID-19 test and are positive, you will be contacted by a member of the Contact Tracing Team regarding your next steps.

On-Campus Testing Protocols

Hanover will be conducting asymptomatic and symptomatic testing as needed to ensure the health and safety of students and employees. Fully vaccinated students are exempt from COVID-19 screening testing.

Students may be tested at Health Services if they exhibit COVID-19 symptoms. There will be no charge for symptomatic testing.

Hanover will offer fully face-to-face instruction. Please note the following:

• The College will no longer provide long-term COVID-specific remote learning adjustments.
• Hanover will work with international students who are unable to reach campus due to visa or travel restrictions.
• Faculty will work out individual arrangements with students in quarantine or isolation.
• Faculty and the Gladish Center will work directly with students as other COVID-related issues arise.
• Classrooms will continue to be spaced out as much as possible, but some may have increased density due to demand.

Federal, state and local health department guidelines change regularly, but your day-to-day experience living on campus must include guidelines to protect yourself and others. These precautions include:

• All non-roommate interactions should take place in a lobby or outdoor area where social distancing can be more easily practiced.
• Maximum bathroom occupancy and other usage guidelines.
• Students are asked to perform a twice daily symptom self-assessment and to stay at home and not attend courses if they are, or suspect that they are, symptomatic.

Protocols within Greek housing will help ensure student safety, including:

• Safe social distance between beds in rack rooms or barriers will be installed AND students sleeping from head-to-toe OR chapters modify rack room to allow for students to live in rooms
• Increased cleaning of sleeping quarters and common areas
• Hand sanitizer and cleaning products available throughout chapter facility
• Food preparation and food services cleaning and prevention plans
• Kitchen access restriction to those preparing food or cleaning crews.

The Office of Student Life will offer activities for all students during the 2021-2022 academic year. The goal is to ensure that Hanover students can experience campus traditions, events and activities both in-person and/or remotely.

When possible, student activities will be held through a variety of mediums, including in-person with appropriate social distancing and, when feasible, students may participate in activities virtually via Zoom. All face-to-face events should have the availability of remote participation or option to be offered entirely virtual, if needed.

All students who pay the student activities fee are eligible to participate in student activities and win prizes, whether attending face-to-face or virtual events.

The student activities calendar – published later in August – will outline the dates and mode of delivery for events.

To support efforts and encourage safe distancing, Parkhurst Dining is making the following adjustments in 2021-2022 to minimize health risks.

• Additional seating is available in the Faculty Lounge (30 seats)
• Meal exchange (swipe card access) has been extended to the Underground, Shoebox and Cafe 1827 during all operating hours
• A quick pick-up daily feature “Grab-N-Go” is available from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the Withrow Activities Center
• Availability of reusable to-go containers (main dining room check-in/out program)

Hanover’s athletic program is preparing for a normal season. We will welcome spectators.

Due to the stringent testing and vaccination guidelines set by the NCAA, student-athletes will need to be vaccinated by August 1, 2021, or be required to be tested weekly at their own expense when in-season for practice and competition.

Beginning in 2022, the College is planning to return to a full schedule of activities and events, such as athletics, performing arts and other student life programs. We anticipate that parents and other outside guests will be able to attend events. Specific policies regarding size limits for indoor gatherings, use of face coverings and other restrictions will be determined closer to the start of event season and based on the status of the pandemic.

• Visitors must follow all campus guidance regarding face coverings, social distancing and hand washing, etc.
• Visitors are encouraged to make an appointment before coming to campus whenever possible.
• Any visitors experiencing symptoms of illness are required to reschedule their visit and should monitor their symptoms.