Information regarding student financial support and the distribution of the CARES Act funds is now available on the Muhlenberg Red Doors Initiatives page of the website.
Please make sure to review this content closely. Note that there is both general information below and also class-year-specific information as housing processes may look different for each class year.
Resources
Discounted (and some free!) External Services for Students
The Lehigh Valley Association of Independent College (LVAIC) has shared additional resources with member institutions to support student needs during this time. Information about free WiFi and data plans, low-cost computers and laptops, mobile plans, storage, car rentals and more can be found here.
Muhlenberg Extended Learning (MXL) Grants
This summer, Muhlenberg’s School of Continuing Studies is offering over 80 courses all online. Current full-time students have always been able to access Continuing Studies’ summer courses, but financial aid isn’t commonly available for summer. Through the generosity of donors, the College is offering 100 one-course scholarships for Muhlenberg’s Summer Study.
Priority for these scholarships is for current Muhlenberg undergraduate students who are receiving need-based financial aid, impacted by the coronavirus-related disruption this spring and/or in greatest need for a summer course to maintain academic progress. Those receiving an award will be notified by email by the Dean of Academic Life. Most awards will be made by May 1, 2021.
Students must apply online. If awarded the scholarship, students must be approved by their advisor(s) to register on Capstone.
Financial Support Through Emergency Grants
We understand that COVID-19 may have been disruptive to your daily life and may have also created additional financial burdens. If you are in need of financial assistance to support you during this transition, including funds for internet access, computer and technology equipment, travel expenses and emergency funds for groceries and other essentials, please complete this form for emergency grants and we may be able to assist in funding your need.
If your concern is related to internet access, we suggest you contact your local provider and identify yourself as a college student. Many providers are offering discounts or free services to students. If they do not, please have them provide you a quote for set up and service and include this cost information in your grant request. In the short term, if you have a cell phone, you can utilize it as a mobile hotspot for internet service.
Global Education
All programs abroad for Fall 2020 have been deferred until spring and fall of 2021.
Health & Counseling Services
If you experience an emergency, please call Campus Safety at 484-664-3110 if you are on campus or call 911 if you are away from campus.
IMPORTANT: If you are feeling sick, the best thing you can do to protect yourself and your community is to stay home and contact your healthcare provider. If you are on campus this summer, please contact Health Services (484-664-3199).
Counseling Services has moved to an emergency consultation model of care and will continue to provide services remotely for consultations and urgent concerns, including on-call counseling after hours. Click here for more information and or to schedule a consultation.
Housing, Dining & Campus Access
All campus buildings are currently closed to the public. Limited card access will be available to students approved to remain on campus.
For students who remain on campus, please be advised that all campus buildings have been closed, except Seegers Union. Seegers Union, the Wood Dining Commons (for take-out only) and the M.U.L.E. Community Cabinet remain open during the following times:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
If you are in need of additional meal swipes, please contact the Dean of Students Office at DeanOfStudents@muhlenberg.edu.
Students who were not approved for access to campus facilities may not return to campus. If a student has left an essential item (i.e.medication, academic textbook, etc.), please email housing@muhlenberg.edu and we will make our best effort to mail it to you. For all other items, we ask for your patience in waiting until campus is reopened to all students.
Remote Learning Support
The Student Help Desk will be available during normal summer office hours, Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
How do I get help?
- Initiate a support request online
- Click on the IT Support Portal tile in the OneLogin application portal
- Click on Service Catalog
- Report an Issue
- Once an incident has been created, you may check the status by clicking on "My Items"
- Call us at 484-664-3566
- If the support team member is on the line you will be put into a queue. You may choose to leave a detailed message at any time and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
- Email us at helpdesk@muhlenberg.edu
- Report an Issue (no login required) (e.g., unable to login to account, forgot password)
- Please include your name and preferred contact information in the anonymous form, as your login information is not passed for follow-up.
Student Employment
Supervisors of student employees may determine whether or not it is appropriate for students to work remotely and make appropriate arrangements in partnership with their student employees. A new process for logging student hours for remote work has been implemented. Please speak with your supervisor for these details.
Student Activities
While first-hand experiences are limited at the moment, we invite you to join us for these new virtual events sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement. We will continue to share the most up-to-date information about Student Activities through our Instagram and Facebook pages. Some of these events include trivia contests, movie watch parties, photo contests, gaming contests, open mic nights and more. Check back often for updates and join us!
Mailroom Procedures
Mailroom Procedures Spring 2021 for Students on Campus:
Welcome! All of us in the Mailroom are excited to have you on campus.
During the pandemic, the Mailroom will adjust procedures and implement safety measures in an effort to keep everyone safe. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Feel free to email mailroom@muhlenberg.edu with any questions.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. We are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. To assist with move-in weekend, we will open on Saturday, February 6, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for package pick up only. You must present your student ID with the current sticker issued.
Lobby Service/Picking up Packages: Our lobby will reopen on Thursday, February 4, 8:30 a.m. We will allow one person inside the lobby at a time. There will also be a side window open to assist you and a designated area on the side of our building if needed. Please follow signage for social distancing. In an effort to keep lines short, please do not come to the Mailroom prematurely when your carrier notifies that your package has arrived. Please wait for an email notification from Muhlenberg Mailroom which indicates that your package has been processed and is ready for pick up.
Email Request: You may also email in advance for an appointment time to pick up your package from the "student pick-up" table, located outside, on the side of the mailroom. Please include your Seegers Union mailbox number and the time you would like to pick up your package. You will receive a confirmation email if the time requested is available.
Letter Mail: Your letter mail will be delivered daily by 11:30 a.m. to your Seegers Union Mailboxes. There is an outgoing "US Mail" slot by your mailboxes for outgoing mail that has proper postage on it. We pick up from this location daily at 11:30 a.m.
Outgoing Packages: Please bring your boxed & addressed packages to the lobby by 2 p.m. We accept cash or checks.
Packages/Mail with Pre-Paid Postage: For your convenience, these may be placed in the outgoing mail bins located outside, on the side of the Mailroom. You do not need to stand in line to drop off prepaid packages or mail. Please note, carriers pick up by 3 p.m.
Faculty/Staff
Life Sports Center Procedures
At this time, the Life Sports Center and Pool are for use by Muhlenberg College faculty, staff and students only. Guests (including family members) and alumni are not allowed to use the facility until further notice.
General Usage (Not Applicable in Level 3 or 4 COVID Alert)
All faculty, staff, and students must schedule an appointment to enter the weight room, fieldhouse, cardio loft or indoor and outdoor tracks. There will be no outside guests or family memberships to the LSC at this time.
Capacity will be restricted, and pre-registration is required.
A Reservation System is available to students, faculty and staff. The reservation system link will be available on the Muhlenberg College website and the Muhlenberg App.
You will be able to make a reservation starting at 7 a.m., two days prior to the desired date. A waitlist will be maintained for any slots that fill up, and you will receive an email should a spot open up 30 minutes in advance of your start time. Anyone who makes a reservation but does not show up for their session more than three consecutive times will be subject to loss of privileges of the LSC.
LSC Hours
The LSC Hours for January 2021 are Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Prior to the start of the Spring 2021 semester, hours will be redefined.
What to Do Before You Come to the Life Sports Center
Complete the Self-Assessment in the iMuhlenberg mobile app. If you are not feeling well or are experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19, please stay home.
A mask or face covering is required at ALL times when indoors and outdoors, including when using the weight room and cardio equipment.
Participants should bring their own water bottles and the water fountain will be limited to filling water bottles.
What to Do When You Arrive at the Life Sports Center
- Arrive no more than 5 minutes early for your workout time and practice social distancing.
- Your temperature will be taken and you will show the app screen with the green check on the daily symptom checker. Individuals with T≥100.00 (by non-contactless infrared thermometer) will not be permitted to enter the Life Sport Science Center.
- Scan your Muhlenberg ID. No one is permitted to enter without an ID.
- Please note various signage, floor markings and equipment modifications and respect these new measures.
- Use hand sanitizer before entering and after leaving the gym.
The weight room will have individuals entering through the main weight room door and exiting by LSC Café.
Anyone using Scotty Wood Stadium (including track) must enter and exit the stadium through the LSC Café doors. The exterior stadium gates will be locked at ALL times.
Life Sport Center Usage, Equipment and Programs (Not Applicable in Level 3 or 4 COVID Alert)
LSC usage will be limited to cardio equipment, indoor and outdoor track and strength equipment.
- Cardio equipment reservations will be available for use in the cardio deck and in the fieldhouse. Max usage will be 45 minutes. There will be 10 spots per session, per area.
- Strength equipment will be housed in the main weight room and the field house only. Max usage time will be 45 minutes. There will be 10 spots per session, per area. Capacities for each area will be limited to 10 people per session.
- Indoor Track in the fieldhouse will have every other lane available for use to ensure social distancing – limited to 45 minutes. There will be three lanes available per session.
- Outdoor Track in Scotty Wood Stadium will have every other lane available for use to ensure social distancing – limited to 45 minutes. There will be three lanes available per session. You must still enter via the LSC – but you may come and go through the Café doors to access and leave the stadium.
Equipment
There will be no equipment available to check out nor will your personal equipment be permitted in the building
Fitness/Recreation Programs
Group fitness classes (yoga, Zumba, body sculpting) will be offered remotely, with hopefully some outdoor class offerings in an outdoor tent that will be called the Recreation Tent. The reservation system will be utilized for in-person offerings and notification will be sent when available.
The Spin Room will NOT be available for use; however, several spin cycles will be relocated to the field house.
A reservation system will be utilized for ALL in-person offerings.
Alumni Pool/Open Swim
Pool hours are 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Prior to the start of the Spring 2021 semester, hours will be redefined.
Recreation, Intramurals and Club Sports
Open recreation (pick-up basketball), intramural sports (indoor soccer, volleyball and basketball) and club sports (Ultimate Frisbee) are considered high contact sports and will not be permitted at this time. These activities may resume later in the semester if the LSC opening protocols have been successfully implemented.
Outdoor low-risk activities (badminton, ping pong, Frisbee golf and the fencing club) will be permitted.
Weight Room Guidelines
- Participants are expected to wipe down equipment before and after each use,
- To limit the spread of germs equipment fitness equipment must NOT be moved.
- No equipment can be taken out of the weight room and no outside equipment is permitted.
- Maintain 6 feet of distance between yourself and others at all times.
- Foam rollers, medicine balls, power bands, TRX straps, etc. will not be provided.
- Adhere to all direction signage.
- Adhere to all guidelines and instructions provided by Staff.
Cardio Loft Guidelines
- Thoroughly wipe down equipment before and after use with disinfectant materials provided.
- To limit the spread of germs, please use only one piece of equipment on each visit.
- Maintain 6 feet of distance between yourself and others at all times.
- Adhere to all direction signage.
- Adhere to all guidelines and instructions provided by Staff.
Spaces unavailable until further notice:
- Indoor Courts for open recreation basketball, soccer and volleyball
- Field house for intramural and club sports
- Equipment Checkout
- Locker-Rooms
- Racquetball Courts
- Spin Room
- LSC/Freshens Cafe
There will be no stretching or yoga mats available.
There will be no outside guests or family members at this time.
Play Your Part
We are committed to doing everything we can to maintain a safe and healthy environment and we are relying on CDC and local health department guidelines. It is up to all of us to take responsibility in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Please play your part and remember some of these key points as you return to the LSC:
- Stay home if you feel sick
- Bring your own water bottle
- Keep your distance
- Wipe down equipment before and after use
- Wash or sanitize your hands frequently
- Participants should report to workouts in proper gear and immediately return home or to the residence hall to shower at the end of the workout.
- Change and wash clothing immediately upon returning to your residence from exercising.
Failure to follow posted directions and instructions from staff will result in removal from the Life Sports Center.