Ohio University’s on-campus COVID-19 protocols have been met by mostly positive opinions from students living in dorms Spring Semester.
While only about 31% of undergraduate students in Phase 2 returned to campus during Fall Semester, all students were invited to move onto campus for the spring.
In order to return to campus this semester, students were required to take an at-home COVID-19 test. Tests will continue to be taken by students every week to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Social distancing has also been implemented in dorms and in dining halls.
Claire Del Vita, a freshman studying journalism, chose to room in Washington Hall and said she had a good experience moving in.
“I think it went quite smoothly! Hopefully next semester (COVID-19) has subsided substantially and we will be able to have more time to move in and be with our families,” Del Vita said in an email.
Del Vita said it wasn’t difficult to schedule the COVID-19 test she was required to take before moving in.
“I feel pretty safe here, although part of it could also be my roommate and I’s own awareness of the situation and our efforts to limit the spread of COVID,” she said in an email.
Sophomore Kelsey Rohrer also had a positive experience when moving onto campus. Rohrer is an early childhood education major and lives in Bromley Hall.
“I think all (COVID-19) guidelines and regulations are perfectly okay. I want this pandemic to be over as soon as possible so I will be following all regulations and staying in my room as much as possible,” Rohrer said in an email.
Mya Wilson, a junior studying linguistics, had a less smooth experience. Wilson plans on living in James Hall, however, she is currently staying at home since she recently contracted COVID-19.
“I expect the move in process to take longer … Last year and my freshman year of move in, the process was quick,” Wilson said in an email. “As much as I hate to admit it, I’m OK with the guidelines regarding COVID-19 … I know that our school is doing whatever they can to keep us safe and to allow us to enjoy the next few months with our fellow bobcats.”
As coronavirus protocols continue to be enforced, students will be tested and reminded of social distancing protocols to keep themselves from spreading COVID-19.
