COVID-19: News, Status 11.01.2022

Information from the Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe

The Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe has formed a crisis team that is constantly monitoring the current developments surrounding COVID-19, is in contact with all other relevant actors and defines appropriate measures. This page provides constant information on the current status.

WEARING MEDICAL MASKS IN OUR FACILITIES
From 12.01.2022 the following new Corona measures will apply in our facilities:

Due to the increased dangers posed by the presumably more contagious virus mutants, FFP2 masks must be worn in all Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe AöR facilities when entering until leaving the facility. Also permitted are N95 masks, KN95, KF94, KF95-certified masks.
Homemade masks, scarves or shawls are NOT permitted for this purpose. Thus, no entry will be granted into the facilities without the wearing of an FFP2 mask (or any other mask listed above).
All other measures already adopted remain valid until further notice.
Stay healthy!
CANTEENS & CAFETERIAS
You can find more information here.

From 29.11.2021: For eating on site in the canteen: Only possible with 2G, vaccinated or recovered. Please have your student card/staff card and proof of vaccination or convalescence with you at all times.
Mensa TO GO: Still possible without 2G or proof.
Mensa TO PACK: From now on nolonger possible.

The following still applies: medical masks must be worn in all Studierendenwerk facilities from the moment you enter until the moment you leave. You may, of course, remove the mask at your seat to eat the food.

External guests: No access for external guests possible.
Pupils are an exception here: If you wish to eat on site, you must prove your status as a pupil by showing your pupil ID or special conditions apply (see also hygiene concept).

Thank you for your understanding, stay healthy!
COUNSELLING MOSTLY BY TELEPHONE
The counselling services can be reached by telephone. Please inform yourself about the telephone numbers and telephone times on the pages of the individual counselling centres.
HOUSING
Office hours by telephone only, Mon-Fri from 10:00 to 12:00 and Mon-Thurs additionally from 14:00 to 15:00, contact 0721 6909-200. We have summarised all questions on the subject of halls of residence in a Corona-FAQ (german) which you can find here (german). As a current tenant, please also note: The caretakers can currently only be reached by telephone, the telephone numbers can be found in the halls of residence. As a current tenant, please also note the (german)notices in the halls of residence.
BAFÖG
Questions about BAföG in the current situation are answered in our FAQ about BAföG and finances (german). The most important answer beforehand: No disadvantages with BAföG because of Corona (german) . For further questions, the Office for the Ausbildungsförderung is currently only available by e-mail at bafoeg@sw-ka.de.
PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING FOR STUDENTS (PBS)
We are still here for you! Counselling sessions are possible by telephone or, since 18.5.2020, also in person. You are welcome to call us Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 12:00 on 0721 933 40 60 and make an appointment for a counselling session. You can find more information about PBS here.
SOCIAL AND LEGAL COUNSELLING
The Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe has been offering social and legal counselling again since June 2021. You can find all information and dates here.
STUDENT CULTURAL CENTRE / FESTSAAL
The Student Cultural Centre will close the Festsaal in the Studentenhaus for all public events until further notice. Rehearsals of the various groups will be decided on an individual basis to what extent they are justifiable. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any further bookings until further notice.
NOTE FOR CORONA AFFECTED PERSONS
Affected persons should contact their general practitioner by phone and discuss the further procedure before going to a doctor's office. The conversation will first clarify whether the conditions for a possible suspected case are present. For all questions about the coronavirus, the State Health Office has set up a hotline for citizens seeking advice. You can reach the staff daily (including weekends) between 9:00 and 18:00 by telephone at 0711 904-39555.
FURTHER INFORMATION