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Campus Testing Data

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Vaccine Information

General information, frequently asked questions, vaccine scheduling instructions, and uploading your vaccination records.

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For Students

Frequently asked questions, Cowbell Well, and more resources for students returning to campus.

Student Resources

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For Employees

Frequently asked questions, guidance for exposure and contact, and other resources for employees.

Employee Resources

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COVID-19 Resources

Additional external resources, from MSState to Johns Hopkins and the CDC, relating to COVID-19.

COVID-19 Resources

Latest COVID-19 Updates

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Board amends directive to allow compliance with Biden executive order

All employees that are employed at public universities that are federal contractors or subcontractors are now required to receive the COVID-19…

October 28, 2021

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MSU beginning to notify employees of IHL-issued mandate to comply with President Biden’s Executive Order

October 25, 2021

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MSU researchers’ rapid COVID-19 antibody test recognized with TechConnect Innovation Award

October 22, 2021

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Board of Trustees votes against system-wide COVID vaccine mandate

The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning voted against mandating students and employees to show proof of vaccination as a…

August 27, 2021

More COIVD-19 News

COVID-19 Announcements

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MSU complies with CDC, MSDH relaxation of mask requirements as local transmission numbers sharply decline

October 28, 2021

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MSU beginning to notify employees of IHL-issued mandate to comply with President Biden’s Executive Order

October 25, 2021

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COVID-19 Task Force Update regarding face coverings

July 22, 2021

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MSU employees eligible for National Championship gear giveaway with COVID-19 vaccine at Longest Student Health Center

July 14, 2021

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COVID-19 Guidance Update

June 30, 2021

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Updates from the COVID-19 Task Force

May 21, 2021

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Updated COVID-19 Guidelines

May 05, 2021

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MSU continues to offer Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines

May 05, 2021

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Free COVID-19 testing available April 23, 26 for MSU students in Union Dawg House

April 23, 2021

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Pfizer vaccine first and second doses available for MSU students, employees

April 20, 2021

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MSU employees urged to register for COVID-19 vaccine in the next 24 hours to retain priority

March 23, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccination site location change

March 23, 2021

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Request for Extension of Graduate Assistantship

March 15, 2021

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Mississippi State Department of Health seeks participants for online survey

January 13, 2021

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Free COVID-19 testing available for MSU students Jan. 7, 8, 11

January 07, 2021

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2020-2021 Lyceum Series season postponed, performances to be rescheduled for 2021-2022

October 20, 2020

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University holds flu vaccine clinics, no cost to students

October 16, 2020

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MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine partners with Longest Student Health Center on COVID-19 diagnostic testing

August 31, 2020

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S.M.A.R.T. passengers must wear face coverings beginning July 6

June 30, 2020

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Memorandum to all Mississippi State University employees

June 29, 2020

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COVID-19 safety training available for faculty and staff

June 23, 2020

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Safe Start Task Force presents report

June 18, 2020

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COVID-19 departmental supply process

June 02, 2020

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Board of Trustees passes resolution declaring intent to reopen campuses in Fall of 2020

May 21, 2020

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MSU plans for in-person classroom instruction in Fall 2020 semester

May 20, 2020

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MSU issues emergency operating guidelines through May 11

April 24, 2020

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Keenum gives update on operating guidelines for the duration of the 2020 Spring Semester

April 17, 2020

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Mississippi State gives notification for all employees to shelter in place

April 01, 2020

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CVM COVID Operating Procedures Update

March 27, 2020

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Keenum shares operating guidelines and procedures for the 2020 Spring Semester

March 27, 2020

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MSU COVID-19 Statement 3-26-20

March 26, 2020

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Campus Guidance for COVID-19

March 24, 2020

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Building closures beginning Monday, March 23rd

March 20, 2020

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Keenum shares operating guidelines for deans, directors, department heads

March 20, 2020

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For students with limited access to internet services

March 19, 2020

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MSU’s Mitchell Memorial Library limits access, operations to assist faculty, staff and students

March 19, 2020

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MSU seeks available laptops for student use

March 18, 2020

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Mitchell Memorial Library remains open with limited services available only to faculty, staff, students

March 18, 2020

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MSU students gain free eTextbook access in midst of COVID-19 outbreak

March 18, 2020

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MSU Housing staff helping student residents with shift to online classes

March 18, 2020

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Keenum shares employee operating guidelines for March 23-27

March 18, 2020

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Mandatory health and safety training videos announced for MSU staff, students

March 18, 2020

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A personal word from Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum

March 17, 2020

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MSU courses online for spring semester, commencement postponed

March 17, 2020

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MSU restricts travel, group activities

March 17, 2020

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SMART routes, Paratransit return with limited service

March 17, 2020

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MSU's CVM Animal Health Center open for urgent care only

March 16, 2020

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MSU tightens student housing guidelines

March 15, 2020

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Keenum shares employee operating guidelines for March 16-20

March 15, 2020

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MSU extends Spring Break, delays student return until March 23

March 12, 2020

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Coronavirus update: MSU increases travel restrictions, evaluates move to online courses

March 11, 2020

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Latest MSU Coronavirus Advisory Update

March 06, 2020

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Letter from MSU health services executive director on coronavirus

February 27, 2020