Prevention
MASKS/FACE COVERINGS are required on the Lincoln University campus beginning July 27, 2020.
Watch here for how to wear a mask.
SOCIAL DISTANCING of six-feet or more (where possible) will be promoted in all campus facilties.
Watch here to learn about social distance.
PROPER HANDWASHING helps stop the spread of germs.
Click here to read the Blue Tiger Comeback Plan-The Lincoln University Fall 2020 Reopening Plan
The COVID-19 Pandemic that hit our nation in Spring 2020 has greatly affected every aspect of our daily lives. Our first priority is promoting the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff. The University draws upon the guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in its decision-making process. For more information from the CDC, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
COVID-19 DISCLAIMER
Faculty, staff, employees, students, and campus visitors voluntarily assume full responsibility for any and all risks of illness or injury associated with exposure to COVID-19, as well as from use of any protective equipment, including face masks, that the University may voluntarily provide.
Daily Reporting
| Positive Student Cases | Quarantined Students |
| 2 | 2 |
| Positive Employee Cases | Quarantined |
| 5 | 2 |
| TOTAL Positive: 7 TOTAL Quarantined: 4 As of January 21, 2021. Counting period began on August 24, 2020. Case reporting will be updated at 3 p.m. daily (Monday through Friday). The number of cases are based on self-reporting or notification through contact tracing from a local health authority. |
As defined by the CDC, isolation and quarantine help protect the public by preventing exposure to people who have or may have a contagious disease.
- Isolation separates sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick.
- Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick.
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CARES ACT Information
Lincoln University received federal funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Student Emergency Aid: $1,282,902
Institutional Aid: $1,282,904
HBCU Aid: $3,383,040
Those funds are used to assist the University and its students in addressing the financial impact of Covid-19. Below are links to documents that provide information on the amount of funds that Lincoln University received and how we have used the funds.
Most LU students (approximately 2000) will be eligible for aid under the CARES Act. Students who would like to apply for aid utilizing CARES Act funds may contact the Financial Aid office for additional information or visit https://www.lincolnu.edu/web/financial-aid/lu-cares. Other questions may be directed to the Office of Grants & Sponsored Research at 573-681-5582.
HBCU CARES Act Funding Agreement
Institutional Aid CARES Act Funding Agreement
Student Aid CARES Act Funding Agreement