Campus Access

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!