CampusClear Reviews

by CRC1984

How is this going keep us safe? We have so many people that are asymptomatic. The virus has a .6% death rate. Why do we have an app for a virus that has similar symptoms to other viruses? But It does encourages contract tracing. It’s on the website. I don’t feel comfortable installing CampusClear. Even though won’t install correctly anyway.

by Purple_Punkie

There are many, many issues with CampusClear . For example, today I hit the "no symptom" button and clicked see results, my results said I clicked a symptom button when I hadn't and gave me the "you aren't cleared for campus" message. Additionally, I've been using CampusClear for about 3 weeks straight and twice it force-logged me out and deleted my previous symptom history.

by Olga_junior

It’s been 40 minutes and counting...still on the loading screen. Clearly, CampusClear is not ready yet to be released. Also, every day in the week leading up to the start of my period, I have a headache and never feel well, but this system cannot differentiate that, which is problematic if the student is being completely honest. Female menstrual cycle aside, many students get headaches as a result of being stressed about academics, for instance. Moreover, allergies are a real thing that students regularly experience, as well, since the ducts and filters of air vents in classrooms are seldom cleaned; furthermore, some older residence halls on my campus are notorious for their black mold, vermin infestation, and poor HVAC systems, which can contribute to healthy people having symptoms which mimic the virus.

by Librarianm0m

My campus asked us to use CampusClear. I downloaded it, was validated in the system, and used it a couple of times. Then got a reminder notification and CampusClear wouldn’t load from the notification nor from just opening it. I gave up on day 1 of this. Then it happened again on day 2; when CampusClear finally loaded, I was kicked out of the system and had to reauthenticate, and the submit button wouldn’t work. I gave it several seconds and nothing happened. I deleted CampusClear and reinstalled it, and it still won’t load. Just sits there with a “Loading, please wait” message on the screen. App is deleted for good now. Sorry, campus.

by Joseph Ah

First of all, CampusClear has no purpose because 90% of people are forced to lie on it anyways if you have seasonal allergies, a headache, a common cold etc., and second theres no option for vaccinated people, making it especially irrelevant if you’re vaccinated yet still having to pointlessly do this every day.

by Stephrox1

it asks if i am having different “new or worsening symptoms” that could be related to covid. news flash, i’m having new/worsening cough, sore throat, etc. because ragweed just started blooming. in order to come to class, millions of people will have to lie on CampusClear, otherwise, we will have to quarantine because of a headache or something.
This is a problem because most people who have covid symptoms are dealing with something else in their lives:hormones, allergies, stress, pre-existing conditions. Most people, when they start to get sick, write it off as something else. So either we assume we’re not sick, possibly spreading covid to others, or we assume we are based off CampusClear ’s quiz, which means quarantining regularly enough to lag behind on work and being isolated in one’s dorm
On the second day, CampusClear already doesn’t work(says “there is no rule matching the symptoms”) so how are we going to use this daily?

by Kstina5

Here’s the science: people are most contagious in the two weeks before they show symptoms and research is showing that 10% of infected people are causing 90% of the new cases because they rely on symptoms to start isolation. The use of CampusClear and other screening questionnaires will never make a difference in the transmission of COVID. It is all security theater to make people feel safe. Practicing isolation and social distancing are the only proven ways to stop transmission. Also, more evidence is showing transmission through the eyes so face shields with masks offer the best protection.

by Minion#2

CampusClear takes forever to load, either giving you a blank screen or loading message. We’re not just talking under 20 seconds either, it takes over 30-50 seconds to bring me to the page. It is a little bit ridiculous for an app that’s intention is to provide a a “quick” COVID assessment/ screening.

by YeehawHands

All everyone is gonna do is say no symptoms because, big surprise here, other medical conditions and diseases exist. I know I get shortness of breath, coughing, headaches, etc on a daily basis from asthma and sensitive eyes, especially around this time of year. I’m not missing out on classes I paid thousands for just because an app decides my daily symptoms are covid.

As an open letter to any colleges looking into this, want to know a way easier way to stop covids spread? Go online you cowards.

by Krt303

CampusClear asks users to select any symptoms they are having from a list of items like cough and headache. It doesn’t tell you what answers you need to choose to come to campus. In fact the answers and response are customized by each institution. The lack of transparency and the inclusion of vague symptoms means that people with asthma and allergies may be encouraged to lie about their condition. On the plus side, CampusClear doesn’t collect any personal info at all except your student email.

by ConnorUK(BBN)

I type in my school email to confirm it.. and it doesn’t send me any emails.. I’ve tried it over multiple days. Deleted CampusClear tried reinstalling. Tried different devices. Double and triple checked making sure I spelled my email address correct. Checked spam, promotional email. To make sure.. searched for the email address it would come from that my schools IT department gave me. It’s absurd they need to fix this.

by Magsgutz

As an asthmatic, new or worsening shortness of breath is a way of life for me, especially if I am exposed to new triggers for asthma attacks. When I inputted symptoms I was suffering from asthma at the time, it told me I was not cleared to come to class. I feel like CampusClear is discriminating against those with preexisting respiratory conditions. It isn’t right that I be punished for having asthma. CampusClear should not be allowed to exist or ever be used as the determining factor as to whether I can go to school or not.

by Butchiejb

CampusClear could be helpful for colleges and universities only if everyone uses it.

I find it annoying that it always notifies me to report my condition at 8AM every single day. Then, if I try to get to CampusClear by clicking the notification, it would not open anyway. I always had to close the notification and open CampusClear .

Also, once open and you’ve checked the necessary box, you need to click the submission button several times before it works!

If you want to encourage better participation in the use of CampusClear, it needs to be quick and responsive!

Yes, thanks for this free App and for the noble intention it was created for, but I hope improvements could be made to make it more effective.

Thanks!

by CharChar0126

If you say you have a sore throat which could be due to any number of reasons other than COVID it tells you that you aren’t cleared for campus. Does a really poor job of distinguishing that something may be allergy related and have a lot of overlap with COVID symptoms.

by Tggtggt

I don’t care for CampusClear either, but most of you clearly haven’t even used the **** thing. You’re all just commenting your stupid political views about whether colleges should even be open or arguing that this isn’t science. This is not a way to determine for certain whether or not you have a virus. It’s just meant to make you stop and think. The questions literally say “NEW shortness of breath NOT explained by already known medical or physical conditions”. If you have asthma, allergies, muscle and joint issues, or anything in-between, you’re fine. Y’all would know that if you downloaded CampusClear .

For functionality purposes CampusClear works fine. Does exactly as intended. No more, no less. Prompts the user to answer whether they have any known symptoms of the virus while making it clear that if you have those symptoms due to some other issue you are already aware of you do NOT mark them. This won’t exactly prevent the spread of it or anything but CampusClear works.

by Updateupdate124

PLEASE let there be push notifications for CampusClear to remind us to fill it out. With the new SUNY policy, forgetting to fill out CampusClear for three days in a row could lead to suspension. Not all of us will easily remember to push a few buttons on a random app we aren’t used to using. CampusClear would greatly benefit from adding push notifications that appear once or twice a day to remind students to fill it out. PLEASE!

by AcrylicSketch

The design is neutral and easy to use. My confirmation email came right away. There is a mention of seasonal allergies so the critiques of previous commenters are unfounded. It’s smarter to stay home if you are sick regardless of what caused it. University responses to COVID vary but hopefully CampusClear will help with contact tracing somewhat. My only critique is CampusClear doesn’t seem to have a “feedback” screen to show that it is loading. After entering my email I couldn’t tell if CampusClear was frozen or if it was thinking.

by Betsyritz

I do not know what we would have done to screen students for COVID 19
this app made a huge difference. We kept our infection rate BENEATH the community rate.

by Fakeforcedreview

Signing up is really is. No need to create an account. Just use your school email address and answer one question each day.

by Kbb256

this app app is easy to use and very helpful to collect and track self-reported symptom data. Also has ability to set reminders to log how one is feeling everyday. The team is on the ground and quick to help. Definitely recommend and approve.