If you are sick, please stay home. The health and safety of our students and employees are extremely important to us, and we will work with you to ensure your academic and employment needs are being met.
Students should reach out to their individual faculty members. If you need medical assistance, feel free to contact the Willcoxon Health Center on campus at 417-625-9323. If you are going to be out for an extended period of time, contact Dr. Tamika Harrel, Dean of Students, at 417-625-3032 or Harrel-T@mssu.edu. For students who live on campus, there are a limited number of isolation rooms available.
Faculty and staff members who are ill should notify their immediate supervisor, who will make a determination on work-from-home questions.
Masks are not required (except when visiting the health center for an ill visit) but are welcomed.
The university is no longer conducting contact tracing.
Vaccinations are no longer offered in the health center but are available at the following locations:
One of the easiest ways to get vaccinated is at local pharmacies. It’s recommended to call for an appointment, but many do offer walk-in opportunities.
The university will also continue to monitor and provide guidance on other viruses such as monkeypox in accordance with CDC guidelines.
MSSU's student service areas have modified their policies and/or procedures. Please refer to the link below for more information on financial aid (HEERF).
