Protect the Hive: COVID-19 Planning and Resources
Campus Guidelines and Restrictions
The College continues to follow the recommendations and restrictions set forth by the CDC, State of Michigan and local health officials. Kalamazoo County is classified at the “Low” community level for COVID-19.
Health and Safety
- Based on the latest COVID-19 data and trends and considering the availability of COVID-19 treatment options, the College will no longer require COVID-19 vaccination for students, faculty and staff effective the start of spring term (March 27, 2023). All other COVID-19 health protocols remain in effect.
- We will continue to recommend masking when ill and as required by COVID-19 protocols, and we will continue to support community members who mask for any reason. Masks may still be required by faculty members or staff inside classroom spaces or in individual offices, or for gatherings.
- Protect the Hive: Spring 2023 Health Protocols.
Academics
- Fall 2022: All classes will continue to be in-person.
Employee Information
- See the Human Resources, COVID-19 Employee page for additional information such as COVID planning, returning to work, and additional resources, and frequently asked questions.
Campus Contact Information
- Parents and Guardians: If you need to update your email address with the College, please use the Parent/Guardian Email Submission Form.
Public Health Information
- Get the Facts About Coronavirus from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- About COVID-19 Vaccines from the CDC
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Kalamazoo County Department of Health and Human Services
Messages to the Kalamazoo College Community
K Lifts COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Dear Kalamazoo College Community,In late January, the White House announced that the COVID-19 public health emergency and national emergency will end May 11, 2023. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has noted that since the peak of the Omicron surge in January 2022, COVID-19 deaths have declined by over 80% and new hospitalizations…
Winter Break Health Reminders
As we approach winter break, we would like to share some reminders to help ensure a healthy return to campus in January. We know that this time of year often includes family gatherings, seasonal jobs and other activities that bring people close together indoors, and that there are many respiratory illnesses circulating this season, including…
COVID-19 Protocols for Summer/Fall
Dear Campus Community: Before we say goodbye to students for the summer, we wanted to take a moment to outline the expectations for COVID-19 safety protocols starting this summer and continuing into the next academic year: VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS Students As previously communicated, all students are required to be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations prior to arriving…
Questions?
Please continue to send your questions to info@kzoo.edu, and they will be answered as soon as possible.