BGSU's COVID-19 Response

As the 2020-21 academic year continues, the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff are the top priorities. There will be inherent risk in all activities; however, careful planning and our community’s individual and collective commitment to combat the COVID-19 virus will mitigate much of this risk. With direction from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the State of Ohio and Ohio Department of Health, Wood County Health Department and the Erie County Health Department, we are working to keep our learning communities safe and productive.

For the latest information regarding COVID-19 vaccines and clinics, please visit our vaccine information page.

Our academic calendar has been modified to lessen the impact of COVID-19 on our campuses. For the latest information regarding spring 2021 semester, visit BGSU’s 2020-21 academic calendars.

BGSU COVID-19 Dashboard

The information below is updated every Tuesday, based upon confirmed data as of the Sunday before.

Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported to BGSU

Includes positive COVID-19 cases reported to BGSU from health departments, medical providers, testing and self-report. Not all cases are residing in Bowling Green or Wood County and this includes cases reported at BGSU Firelands.

This Period:

30 Students
(74% of students live off-campus)
1 Faculty 3 Staff
3/29/2021 - 4/4/2021

Last Period:

22 Students
(77% of students live off-campus)
1 Faculty 1 Staff
3/22/2021 - 3/28/2021

Cumulative Cases:

422

362 Students
8 Faculty 52 Staff

since 1/11/2021
(start of Spring Semester)

On-Campus Isolation and Quarantine

Isolation separates individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 from others to minimize the spread of the virus. Quarantine separates individuals who have been exposed to someone who is positive for COVID-19 from the general public. All residence hall students are offered on-campus quarantine and isolation space. Students may choose to return home.

Students Currently Isolated in University Housing:

95% beds available
As of 4/5/2021

Students Currently Quarantined in Residence Halls:

As of 4/5/2021

COVID-19 Testing

Includes screening testing of targeted individuals as well as open on-demand testing for students, faculty and staff who may be asymptomatic, symptomatic, or have had an exposure.

This Period 3/29/2021 - 4/4/2021

Tests:

864

Positives:

Positivity Rate:

1.97%

Ohio Positivity Rate:

4.3%

Cumulative since 1/1/2021

Tests:

16,007

Positives:

437

Positivity Rate:

2.7%

Wood County Health Department COVID-19 Case Report

Erie County Health Department COVID-19 Information

Ohio Department of Health
COVID-19 Dashboard

COVID-19 UPDATES

Keep up with the latest information and guidance from BGSU leadership in meeting the challenges of COVID-19 by visiting Updates for the Community

Submit a COVID-19 question

Find answers to the most commonly asked questions on the FAQ page.

BGSU COVID-19 Response Hotline | 419-372-3000

The BGSU COVID-19 Response Hotline is available to answer questions regarding COVID-19 and related topics. Students, faculty, and staff are also asked to email health@bgsu.edu or call the hotline if they have a pending COVID-19 test, or to report a positive result to begin contact tracing. The COVID-19 Response Hotline is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please leave a voicemail if the hotline is helping another caller. Voicemails are returned promptly.

STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND

The Student Emergency Fund and Bridge to BG Scholarship Fund are providing critical aid to BGSU students during this challenging time. Help us meet this unprecedented need and keep our students on track to graduate.

Give to the Student Emergency Fund

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