Guidelines Graduate Business School
ACG’s COVID-19 protocols for all students
In an effort to keep our students, faculty and staff safe, this guidance outlines ACG COVID-19 protocols for the 2023-2024 academic year.
We strongly encourage all ACG members to get vaccinated and boosted as the first line of defense in protecting your health, the health of your families and the health of our community. Getting vaccinated, maintaining proper social distances, wearing masks when appropriate, observing hand hygiene measures, and staying home when sick, creates a community of care where we can live and learn more safely.
All members of the ACG community must comply with all College rules as recommended by The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY), including any travel restrictions. Below are the steps that ALL individuals (International, Study Abroad, Residential and any other student authorized to be on campus) are expected to follow before returning to the ACG campus.
Access to Campus
Students may enter the campus without showing vaccination status or taking COVID tests.
Masks are not required, however it is recommended that masks are worn when social distancing cannot be maintained especially in indoor spaces such as classrooms, labs, bathrooms and offices.
Masks should also be worn whenever you are experiencing viral symptoms.
Monitor Symptoms
All individuals should monitor their health for symptoms of COVID-19 on a daily basis and before entering the ACG campus.
Symptoms of COVID-19
- Fever and/or chills or feeling hot (if no thermometer available)
- New cough not related to chronic condition
- Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
- Sudden onset of loss of taste and/or smell
- Headache unrelated to chronic condition
- Muscle aches
- Fatigue
- Vomiting, diarrhea with or without respiratory symptoms
- Sore throat
- Sneezing (not related to an allergy)
COVID-19 Medical Care and Testing
If, at any time, a student feels sick or experiences flu-like symptoms, or is concerned that they may have COVID-19, they should contact their personal physician for medical guidance.
Negative COVID-19 test
A Negative COVID-Test is not required. You can return to campus 24 hours after symptoms and fever have resolved without medication. Continue to practice good hygiene, wear a face covering and practice physical distancing.
Positive COVID-19 test
If a student tests positive for Covid-19, they should self-isolate and follow their physician’s instructions for when it is safe to return to campus. It is our recommendation that you return to campus 24 hours after fever and symptoms have resolved and wear a mask for another 5 days. You should notify your professors that you will be absent from class. If you exceed your absences Deree students should petition CASP and Alba students should notify their academic program head and submit the positive test result taken at a pharmacy or laboratory. For individuals who test positive for Covid-19 but have no symptoms, you should wear a mask for 5 days and maintain social distancing.
Quarantine and Self Isolation
As of April 2023 there is no governmentally mandated quarantine for close contacts or isolation period for individuals diagnosed with Covid-19.Follow instructions given by your physician and EODY.
Travel During the Semester
Please check the following sites for travel warnings and restrictions.
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Risk Level Map – protective measures and restrictions for Greece
Covid -19 Guidelines
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