COVID-19 and Fall Term Information
Campus Guidelines and Restrictions
The College continues to follow the guidelines and restrictions set forth by the State of Michigan in the MI Safe Start Plan.
Academics
- Considering national health trends and the latest public health guidance, out of an abundance of caution, Kalamazoo College is shifting to a fully virtual format for fall term and residence halls will not be open. More details will be available in the coming days. Read more.
Employee Information
- Update to face covering policy: Based on CDC guidance, a face shield may only be worn when used in conjunction with a face mask. Please reference the College’s Preparedness and Response Plan.
- 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.
Public Health Information
- Get the Facts About Coronavirus from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Kalamazoo County Department of Health and Human Services
Messages to the Kalamazoo College Community
FAQs for Students and Families Regarding Fall 2020
TIMING OF DECISION Why did the college wait until the end of August to shift to remote learning? We recognize that this decision comes late in the summer and the timing is extremely frustrating for many. The timing was a balancing act and we did not want to make a call too early if there…
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President Gonzalez Answers Questions About Fall in Virtual Meeting
Kalamazoo College invited students and their families to a virtual meeting with President Jorge G. Gonzalez on Tuesday, September 1. The meeting, moderated by Chief Information Officer Greg Diment, encouraged attendees to ask questions about the virtual fall term. View a recording of the meeting below. An FAQ is being created from questions submitted; if…
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Orientation Update
Below is a message that recently went out to the incoming first-year class along with the updated orientation schedule. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Hello Class of 2024! Please find the updated orientation schedule now that the College has made the decision to move online for the fall term. A majority…
Questions?
Please continue to send your questions to info@kzoo.edu, and they will be answered as soon as possible.