“Back to State” / COVID-19 Information for Faculty

For current information on University-wide news and actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and on-campus teaching and learning, visit Penn State’s comprehensive coronavirus website and Keep Teaching website. 

In addition, read the latest pandemic-related University news stories, regularly updated FAQs, specific information for employees, and the content in the “News for Faculty and Instructors” Digest emails.

Guidance and FAQ Documents

Health and Safety

University Administrative Policy AD101 – COVID-19 

Student Quarantine and Isolation Guidance (Updated August 16, 2022) – DOCX  PDF

Visitors, Travel, and Meetings

Visitors to Penn State Campuses (Updated August 23, 2022) – DOCX  PDF

Statement about Remote Work from Outside the U.S. (Updated December 10, 2021) – DOCX  PDF

University-Affiliated Domestic Travel Guidance for Employees (Updated February 10, 2023) – DOCX  PDF

University-Affiliated International Travel Guidance for Employees (Updated January 20, 2023) – DOCX  PDF

Student Domestic Travel Guidance (Updated February 10, 2023) – DOCX  PDF

Student International Travel Guidance

Procedures for Instruction Related to COVID Instructional Modes during Changes in Normal Campus Operations due to Weather, Power Outages, or Other Emergencies

Best Practices for Faculty Searches During the Pandemic (Updated February 11, 2022) – DOCX  PDF

Promotion, Tenure, and Annual Reviews Guidance

Please see our Promotion and Tenure page under “COVID-Related Guidance”