Below is a copy of the Bee Promise, a pledge that ALL St. Ambrose University students and employees are expected to make and follow. 

As Ambrosians, we have a responsibility to care for each other and support the health and wellbeing of our entire community.
As we begin another academic year in the midst of a pandemic, this sense of responsibility remains essential.

Our protocols are informed by guidance from the CDC and regional health experts. Following these safety protocols can protect ourselves, and each other – students, employees, and particularly the most vulnerable among us – against the spread of COVID-19.

It is essential and mandatory that every Ambrosian commit to the following standards:

• if vaccinated, consider submitting my documentation via online forms: students | employees;
• if not yet vaccinated, talk with my health provider about the benefits of doing so;
• monitor my health on a daily basis;
• if exposed to a COVID-19 positive case and not vaccinated, stay home, self-quarantine and report my situation OR if exposed to a COVID-19 positive case and vaccinated, mask at all times and monitor for any symptoms.
• if symptoms occur, stay home, self-quarantine/isolate and report my symptoms if I feel ill or tested positive for COVID-19, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated;
• follow all current St. Ambrose COVID-19 guidelines for masking and social distancing;
• clean and disinfect all personal spaces on a daily basis, including my room/office space and shared bathroom;
• submit to testing on the recommendation of my health professional and complete all recommendations for follow-up;
• as a student, I will contact the Dean of Students Office and/or Health Services with questions and for additional support. As an employee, I will contact Human Resources or my health professional.

While we cannot guarantee these measures will be fully effective, each is a step recommended by health experts to mitigate the spread of the virus. Students, faculty, and staff who blatantly disregard their pledge will face consequences as outlined in University policies. I understand that I may receive updates and/or changes to policies and procedures.