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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

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Putting students first has shaped Tennessee Tech’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic from the start.
The university remains committed to the health and safety of our campus community and to offering opportunities for students to remain active and engaged in the university experience they deserve.

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COVID Protocols 

Tech encourages students to be proactive in keeping themselves and other Tech community members healthy by being vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. 

COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are available at Tech’s Health Services at no charge. Call (931) 372-3320 for an appointment.  

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Vaccines & Boosters

The best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 is to get vaccinated. COVID-19 testing and vaccines are available to any student, staff, or faculty member who wishes to be tested. 

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COVID-19 Resources

The following links have been compiled to help you navigate COVID-19. Remember, we are here to help and regularly update this resource list to support and serve our campus. 

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COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Information

COVID-19 Testing

COVID-19 testing is available to any student, staff, or faculty member who wishes to be tested. Get tested if you have symptoms or suspect you’ve been exposed. You can make an appointment for testing at Tech Health Services by calling (931) 372-3320.

In addition to campus Health Services, many other locations and local health departments also provide COVID-19 testing. More information on these locations is available at https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/community-based-testing-sites

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COVID-19 Vaccines

The best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 is to get vaccinated. Students, faculty and staff, age 18 and older, may get their vaccines on campus at Tech Health Services. Please call ahead to schedule at (931) 372-3320. COVID-19 vaccines are given free of charge, and boosters are also available.

More information on vaccines can be found at CDC

If, due to unforeseen or emergency circumstances, there is no provider available at Tech Health Services, the following are local walk-in clinics in the Cookeville area:

» Satellite Med
1120 Sams St., Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-7312

» Physicians Urgent Care
225 N. Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 525-5454

» Fast Pace Urgent Care Clinic
562 West Main St., Cookeville, TN 38506 
(931) 854-9601

» Cookeville Regional Urgent Care Clinic
201 West 5th St., Cookeville, TN 38506 
(931) 783-5353

Find the COVID-19 Vaccine Near You
COVID-19 vaccines are free and widely available. More information about other vaccine locations in our region is available at vaccines.gov.

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Tech Resources 

Contact Us

We are here to help. Call or email if you don't find an answer to any question.

The Counseling Center at TN Tech remains fully committed to the safety and well-being of our students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Faculty and Staff with questions can contact Christa Blair in Human Resources at cblair@tntech.edu.

Find resources and tools to help you with navigating class and coursework while in isolation to ensure your academic success is not affected during this period.

If you need COVID supplies for your office or classroom, such as disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, face masks, etc., please fill out a Facilities work order request.

Current measures in place:

  • Air purifiers in classrooms
  • N95 face coverings available
  • Ample cleaning supplies available
  • Free testing
  • Free vaccinations
  • Strategic classroom planning to make best use of available space

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