Campus Access

The safety of our students, faculty, and staff is our top priority. See below for more information on what you can expect during your visit.

Campus is currently closed to students. Students needing campus access between January 6 and January 19, 2021 to meet with faculty and staff or to drop off and pick up items must have prior approval from a faculty or staff member and Public Safety. Students should ask faculty or staff members to email publicsafety@pratt.edu to request campus access. Effective January 19th, both the Brooklyn and Manhattan Campuses will be open from 7am to 12 midnight, 7 days per week to all current students, faculty and staff who have met the necessary campus access requirements.

Before returning to campus, all students, faculty and staff should review the campus access timeline and checklist below for important details.

All students, faculty and staff will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 PCR diagnostic test result prior to entering campus after January 4, 2021, regardless of previous testing for the fall semester. The negative COVID-19 PCR test result must be dated within seven (7) days prior to returning to campus. Faculty and staff should submit test results using the online COVID Test Results form. Pratt does not accept rapid tests, antibody/antigen tests, or self-administered PCR tests that are done without a medical provider supervising.

Please note: Students scheduled to reside in the residence halls for Spring 2021 should confirm COVID-19 test result submission dates with Residence Life staff.

Test results may not appear in the system for up to 24 hours (Monday - Friday) after you have submitted them. Supervisors should plan accordingly with their staff for remote work while test results are being processed.

We encourage you to monitor local COVID-19 testing turnaround times, as these may vary depending on demand for testing, and factor this into your planned return to campus.

Return to campus dates for spring will be unique to each student, faculty or staff member’s needs. You should work backwards from the day you intend to be on campus to ensure you schedule your COVID-19 testing date appropriately. Staff members should use the calendar below when discussing your return to campus with your supervisor. Supervisors should ensure that their staff is well aware of these dates before leaving for the winter break.

Monday, January 4, and Tuesday, January 5

Campus open to essential staff only.
Human Resources and Health Services will begin processing new COVID-19 test result submissions.

Wednesday, January 6

Faculty and staff access to campus resumes.
All students, faculty, and staff must submit a negative COVID-19 test and complete all checklist requirements before accessing campus after January 6.
Student employee access resumes during scheduled work hours only.
Additional student visits are by approved appointment only.

Saturday, January 16; Sunday, January 17; and Monday, January 18

Residence hall move-in.
Residence students will be assigned a specific day and time for move-in.

Monday, January 18

Institute closed (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
Human Resources and Health Services will not be processing COVID-19 test results on this day.

Tuesday, January 19

Spring semester begins. All classes are remote.
Student access to campus resumes. (Review access checklist requirements below)
Studios, shops, and labs open.
- Shop and lab schedules may vary by department.

Monday, February 1

Hybrid classes can begin meeting in person on or after February 1.
- Please check with instructors for individual course schedules.
- Last day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded.

Prepare for your arrival

Faculty, staff, and students must comply with current New York State quarantine guidelines, if applicable. Additional guidance and assistance can be found within our quarantine policy.
Complete a COVID-19 diagnostic test. Before your test, view our testing page for current procedures and timelines for students, faculty, and staff.
Review and sign our social contract. View our social contract page for students, faculty, and staff to sign and submit your form.
Download the PrattSafe app and view your new digital ID.
- If you do not have a smartphone, devices will be available at campus entry points for community members to use at check in.
Faculty and staff must view the COVID-19 employee training video.
Students must view the COVID-19 student training video.
Locate your PrattCard ID. If you need a new card follow the online instructions before arrival.

Before you arrive on campus (up to 4 hours prior to arrival)

Complete the Health Screening Questionnaire (HSQ) in the PrattSafe app.
Follow the guidelines provided upon completing the questionnaire.
Once you complete the questionnaire, you will receive a digital self-assessment status badge, within the app.

Upon arrival on campus

Pratt community members may experience a line or queue at the main entrance of either campus. Please be patient as we transition to a new semester together.

Brooklyn
- Enter at 200 Willoughby Avenue (vehicles and pedestrians)
- Follow signage to the indoor screening station, located in the North Hall dining area.
  
  Additional temperature screening stations have been installed at Willoughby Residence Hall*, Higgins Hall, and Myrtle Hall.
  
  * Resident Students Only
Manhattan
- Enter through 144 West 14th Street
Wear a face covering.
Practice social distancing, keeping at least 6 feet of distance between you and others.
Open the PrattSafe app and show your digital ID
- Students, faculty, and staff should be prepared to show their digital ID through the Pratt Safe app while on campus. The digital ID also will allow you to move around campus without retaking your temperature. You will only be required to complete a temperature screening once per day.
- If you do not have a smartphone, devices will be available at campus entry points for community members to use at check in. A validation sticker will be placed on your Pratt ID card that will expire within 24 hours. The sticker will also allow you to move around campus without retaking your temperature.
Complete a temperature screening.
- People with a temperature at or above 100.4°F will not be admitted onto campus.
- Students with a temperature at or above 100.4°F will be referred to Pratt Health Services.
- Faculty and staff with a temperature at or above 100.4°F will be referred to their primary healthcare provider, as well as instructed to notify their supervisor and Human Resources.
Be prepared to present or swipe your PrattCard ID to enter campus buildings where needed.

While on campus

Students, faculty, and staff must follow all social contract requirements.
Frequently wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
Follow physical distancing protocols.
Abide by all posted signage.
Faculty and staff should follow guidance to clean and disinfect personal workspace or office to help maintain a healthy campus.
Remember we're all in this together!

Campus Access

Returning to Campus After January 4, 2021

Spring Campus Access Timeline

Campus Access Checklist

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