OPERATIONAL ALERT STATUS
HIGH RISK
Kentucky State is open, but activities are heavily restricted.
Kentucky has the third highest incidence rate of COVID-19 cases in the nation
Breds, we must continue to protect each other and the campus community during this dire time. Kentucky currently has the third highest incidence rate of COVID-19 cases in the nation, trailing only our neighbors in Tennessee and West Virginia. At any given time in the last week, the majority of the counties in the top 10 with the highest incidence rates in the nation are in Kentucky. 

We must continue to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status, maintain social distance of at least six feet and wash hands thoroughly and often. Masks are required in classrooms and all indoor spaces at Kentucky State University. If PPE is needed for classrooms, please submit a request to [email protected]. Please, do your part to keep the campus community safe.
COVID-19 Updates

The central location for COVID-19 updates at Kentucky State University

BREDS Against the Spread: A Safe Start to Fall 2021

Read the Kentucky State University reopening plan for Fall 2021. The comprehensive guidelines provide a blueprint for keeping the campus community safe and healthy.

Kentucky State University COVID-19 Communications Strategy

The Kentucky State University COVID-19 Communications Strategy provides valuable information about the University's phased reopening plan.

Mandatory COVID-19 training for all campus community members

Kentucky State University is using Vector LMS, Higher Education Edition to offer training courses online for your convenience.

  • Every student and employee of our campus community must complete the mandatory “Coronavirus 103-Managing Stress and Anxiety/ Coronavirus 108-The Basics of Vaccines” to begin training, please click here (detailed log-in instructions below).
  • Everyone on campus or reporting to campus must do the daily COVID-19 self-screening process.
  • Every member of the campus community must also quarantine if they feel even slightly sick or show any symptoms related to COVID-19.

All members of our campus community are responsible for COVID-19 safety. The actions we take will affect the lives of others, and in this environment are life and death decisions. At Kentucky State University, each person’s life, whether student, faculty or staff, is important.

Failure to comply with the proper protocols can result in death, severe health problems, and the closure of our campus.

Please remain vigilant as we fight together against COVID-19. Do the right things!

To complete your mandatory training click here and please enter the credentials noted below:

If you are a Student, click the following link: https://kysustudents-ky.safecolleges.com/login

If you are an Employee, click the following link: https://kysu-ky.safecolleges.com/login

You will be required to enter a username and password in order to access your training.
Enter your Username: [email protected]
Enter your password: Your password is the first five letters of your username (all lowercase).

If you need to reset your password, please click the Forgot Login button on the login page and enter your email address to receive a Password Reset Email from Vector LMS.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Human Resources, [email protected].

The hyperlink for the training platform is https://kysu-ky.safecolleges.com/.
Wear a mask, protect others
Wild Health vaccination and testing dates

Monday, Oct. 4
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
William Exum Center 

Monday, Oct. 25
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
William Exum Center 

Monday, Nov. 15
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
William Exum Center 
COVID-19 Green and Gold Task Force members

Green and Gold Task Force

Co-Chairs
Dr. Pernella Deams
Atty. Shuo Han
Danielle Barber
Tiffany Brockington
Phillip Clay
Micah Glenn
Hannah Hale
Barbara Hayes
Charles Holloway
Candace Raglin
Wilfred Reilly
Eric Robinson
Jason Robinson
Arlen Sims
Samantha Todd


Kentucky State University is updating its Emergency Alert system. Fill out the BRED Alerts form.
Questions or concerns?
Campus community members are encouraged to send COVID-19 questions and concerns to [email protected] or to the chair of your designated task force.