| Introduction: Universities presented high-risk environments for transmission of COVID-19 in Fall 2020 due in part to the high incidence of COVID-19 among younger adults, and the high-density settings on campus. Our objective was to determine factors associated with adherence to recommended COVID-19 mitigation behaviors at Idaho State University to further understand COVID-19 transmission, among students. Methods:1,288 students were surveyed during 2020 regarding perceived susceptibility to COVID-19, and adherence to personal COVID-19 mitigation behaviors. Demographic information was also collected. Factors associated with adherence to personal COVID-19 mitigation behaviors were analyzed using multivariable linear regression. Results: Factors that were significantly associated with adherence to personal COVID-19 mitigation behaviors included gender, perceived susceptibility, and education. Conclusion: More directed public health messaging on COVID-19 mitigation for males, those that live off campus, those that do not perceive themselves susceptible to COVID-19, and Freshman students may help to lessen COVID-19 transmission in campus communities. Key Words: COVID-19, mitigation, adherence |