COVID-19 resumption status

OSU Extension resumption planning

OSU Extension programming and office hours are evolving with new guidance from the university and the state.

Prioritizing safety and success, OSU Extension’s plans comply and align with:

Oregon State University COVID-19 Safety and Success information
Oregon State University Pathway to Fall to resume traditional on-site and in-person activities at OSU locations for academic year 2021-22.
State Executive Orders
Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) Guidance for the Conduct of In-Person Instructional, Residential, and Research Activities at Oregon Colleges and Universities (Note: The in-person instruction requirements do not apply to Extension)
Industry-specific guidance, including for youth programs or other categories as applicable
- The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) issued updated guidance on Ready Schools Safe Learners and specific guidance for outdoor school programs
- Programming for youth must adhere to: Statewide Reopening Guidance –Youth Programs and OR Early Learning Division Guidance
Local health authority requirements and State of Oregon County Risk Levels and associated guidance

OSU Extension status at-a-glance

Consult with Regional Directors for location-specific guidance and/or exceptions.

County risk level: Extreme

All programming provided remotely
Essential, critical and time-sensitive activities may occur if they present low risk
Contact local Extension offices for availability; staff still available via phone and email

County risk level: High

Programming may occur with restrictions on group size, density and location
In-person and onsite activities must be critical or time-sensitive and represent low risk
Contact local Extension offices for availability; staff still available via phone and email

County risk level: Moderate and Lower

Programming may occur with restrictions on group size, density and location
Contact local Extension offices for operating hours and availability

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Community emergency Wi-Fi access | Emergencia comuinitaria acceso Wi-Fi

For those needing emergency Wi-Fi, Oregon State University is providing access at no cost. We are here to support our communities.

Para aquellos que necesitan Wi-Fi de emergencia, Oregon State University está proveyendo acceso gratis. Estamos aquí para apoyar a nuestras comunidades.

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For more information

Connect with OSU Extension in your community
Read about OSU’s resumption plan
See Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 updates and state guidance

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Comments, advice or questions?

We welcome questions about OSU Extension in your community.

Find your local, regional and statewide leadership contacts

Provide feedback on OSU’s resumption plan

The university continues to refine this plan and invites your feedback on how to best achieve the objective of keeping everyone healthy within OSU’s campuses, labs, Extension offices and experiment stations around the state. Please send your comments, advice and questions to [email protected].

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