Updates on Coronavirus

Commuter Student Testing Information

• All out of state students must provide a negative test result taken within 72 hours of arrival.
• All students will receive a baseline test the week of January 19th. Testing will be available from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday at 131 Beacon Street. You will have to remain off campus until your test results come back (typically 24 hours).
• No guests are allowed in the testing center or on campus.
• All students will then continue to test one time per week and will schedule testing via the CoVerified app.
• Students will be required to report symptoms daily in the CoVerified app.
• All students will be required to show the CoVerified app when entering all College buildings and classrooms when requested to do so. Failure to show the cleared app in CoVerified may result in denied access to the campus.
• Face Coverings must be worn at all times. The only exception is you may remove your face covering when you are inside your residence hall room or actively eating in the dining hall.

Residential Student Testing Information

• All students must provide a negative test result taken within 72 hours of arrival.
• All students will receive a baseline test upon arrival and must quarantine in their room until a negative test result comes back (typically 24 hours).
• Students are limited to 2 people to assist with move in. To enter the building the 2 people assisting you will also have to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arrival.
• All students will then continue to test one time per week and will schedule testing via the CoVerified app.
• Students will be required to report symptoms daily in the CoVerified app.
• All students will be required to show the CoVerified app when entering all College buildings and classrooms when requested to do so. Failure to show the cleared app in CoVerified may result in denied access to the campus.
• Face Coverings must be worn at all times. The only exception is you may remove your face covering when you are inside your residence hall room or actively eating in the dining hall.
• Only you and your roommate are allowed in your residence hall room.
• No guests are allowed on campus or in the residence halls

All students, faculty, and staff will be required to test every week. They can schedule their tests in the CoVerified app.

Note: This update was made on January 13, 2021 and further updates will be made as needed.

If a student has previously tested positive for COVID, they will need to provide:

• The positive test results
• A letter from the department of health that states that their isolation was complete.

COVID testing on campus is free of cost to all students, faculty, and staff.

At this time, no vaccines will be offered at Fisher.

There is no evidence that the vaccine can keep people from spreading COVID, so students will still be required to test, wear face coverings, and follow social distancing guidelines.

The academic experience at Fisher during the 2020-2021 academic year will incorporate a variety of instructional delivery modalities. Approximately 50% of classes will have some in-person component either through a blended or fully face-to-face modality with small class sizes where social distancing can be achieved. The remainder will be delivered through remote learning.

Face coverings will be required in classrooms, seating capacity will be reduced, and class times will be staggered to avoid crowding.  Individual course delivery is subject to change based on modified guidelines. Students will receive updated schedules prior to the start of the semester.  Academic advising and services will be available in person and online. 

For more questions, email Janet Kuser, the Vice President of Academics or see the 2020-2021 Academics Guide

How can I get Support for Jobs and internships?

Make an appointment with Dr. John Roche in the Career center and he will help you in securing internships and career positions.

I'm a senior and need to graduate, can I still fulfil my internship requirement?

Each major has a required internship course that you can enroll in as long as you have completed IS220, which is the prerequisite for the internship course. If you have any questions about securing internships, please email Dr. Roche at the career center for any further questions. 

Greetings Fisher College Students and Families,

At this time Fisher College remains open however, due to the CDC recommendations regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and for the health and safety of our Fisher College community, the Student Accounts Office is working a modified schedule. 

Our temporary in-office hours are: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm.

However, staff is available via email at bursar@fisher.edu (or by calling 617-236-5403) Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Staff is actively working and continuing its daily proceses as normal. Due to the uniqueness of the situation, we do ask for your continued patience.

To assist with the transition, please refer the resources below:

For current Fisher College students and parents- please be sure to access your Fisher College Student Account portal which includes your financial aid as well as billing charges.

All questions and concerns regarding your student account should be directed to bursar@fisher.edu.

For prospective Fisher College students and parents- if you have a question regarding your student account/bill for the upcoming Spring 2021 academic semester, please email our counselors at bursar@fisher.edu.

While office phone lines continue to be operational, it is recommend that all questions be directed to our staff emails (as listed below) or bursar@fisher.edu.

Our staff continues to work diligently during this time and we appreciate your patience with processing and responses. We encourage you continue to check your Fisher College email and visit the Fisher College website for updates at https://www.fisher.edu/about/updates-on-the-coronavirus.

Warm regards,

The Student Accounts Office

Fisher College

Greetings,

At this time Fisher College remains open however, due to the CDC recommendations regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and for the health and safety of our Fisher College community, the Office of Financial Aid is working a modified schedule.

Our temporary in-office hours are: Monday through Thursday 8:30AM to 3:30PM. However, staff is available Monday through Thursday 8:00AM to 5:00PM, and Friday 9:00AM to 4:00PM via email at financialaid@fisher.edu or by calling 617-236-8821.

Staff is actively working and continuing its daily processes as normal. Due to the uniqueness of the situation we do ask for your continued patience. To assist with the transition, please refer the resources below:

For current Fisher College students and parents- please be sure to access your Fisher College Student Account portal which includes your aid as well as billing charges. All questions and concerns regarding your Financial Aid should be directed to financialaid@fisher.edu.

For prospective Fisher College students and parents- if you have a question regarding your student financial aid offer of assistance for the upcoming Spring 2021 or Fall 2021 semesters, please email our Counselors at financialaid@fisher.edu.

If you’ve been asked to submit additional documentation or provide verification paperwork in order to complete your financial aid file, please submit such paperwork via email to financialaid@fisher.edu. Include your full name, student id# and contact information. To ensure the privacy and protection of your personal data, we ask that you follow the rules of safeguarding all email attachments.

While office phone lines continue to be operational, it is recommend that all questions are directed to our staff emails (as listed below) or financialaid@fisher.edu.

Our staff continues to work diligently during this time and we appreciate your patience with processing and responses. We encourage you continue to check your Fisher College email and visit the Fisher College website for updates at https://www.fisher.edu/about/updates-on-the-coronavirus.

Warm regards,

The Office of Financial Aid

Fisher College

We will welcome students in the residence halls for Spring 2021 at a reduced capacity. Room assignments will be limited to single and double occupancy in order to allow for adequate social distancing in the residence halls. Adequate residence hall rooms will also be set aside to create necessary isolation and quarantine spaces. 

For any additional questions, email Sheila Lally, Dean of Students and Interim Director of Housing

 Dining

There will be modifications in both the dining hall and Falcons Nest on campus, including but not limited to enhanced cleaning, physical distancing for all diners, no buffet style offerings and increased grab and go options. Capacity in the dining hall will be adjusted and access may be limited at times or strictly limited to take out only.

 Student Clubs and Campus Events

Clubs and organizations will conduct meetings and events virtually. Events and club meetings will only happen in person when social distancing requirements can be met. The student center will be open, but occupancy and activities will be limited.

 Athletics

The College will follow guidance and restrictions for participation in varsity athletics when they are put forth by the NAIA, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and CDC. More details will be communicated directly to student-athletes in the coming weeks.

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Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans.  In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19, which was discovered in Wuhan, China in December 2019.

Protection measures for everyone

Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. COVID-19 is still affecting mostly people in China with some outbreaks in other countries. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following: 

• Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Rubbing alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Although soap and water are ideal and preferable to alcohol-based hand sanitizers, use sanitizer if you are unable to wash your hands. 

  Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

• Maintain at least 2 metres (6 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

  Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.

• If you are in public (taking a walk, going to the grocery store,) wear cloth masks covering your mouth and nose

  Why? This will help infected people who do not show symptoms protect people who are not sick. (Note: this is not a substitute for social distancing.)

• Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

  Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

• Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

  Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.

• Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales. These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. People can also catch COVID-19 if they breathe in droplets from a person with COVID-19 who coughs out or exhales droplets. This is why it is important to stay more than 2 meters (6 feet) away from a person who is sick.

WHO is assessing ongoing research on the ways COVID-19 is spread and will continue to share updated findings.    

The Center for Disease Control is taking this epidemic very seriously and working very hard to mitigate it by taking actions such as laboratory testing.

Learn more about the CDC's response here.  

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness. About 2% of people with the disease have died. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.