Protect the Hive: COVID-19 Planning and Resources
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.
The K Campus Activity Level is Orange.
Health and Safety
- Responsible, other-centered individual decisions aligned with public health guidance are the single-best way to “Protect the Hive” and the larger community from the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In order to ensure the safest possible environment, our list of Community Safety Commitments applies equally to every member of the campus community (students, faculty and staff), every visitor and every vendor or contractor.
Academics
- Classes for spring term will begin on March 29. All classes, regardless of modality, will be online for everyone the first week of the term.
- Move-in and testing dates for those new to campus housing for spring term will be Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28 from 1–5 p.m.
- Spring entry testing for current residential students and off-campus students who will be on campus at any time for any reason will run March 27–April 4.
- Please note that we are continuing to carefully monitor public data, guidance and directives and will remain flexible to adjust plans if conditions significantly change. Students should watch their email for regular updates.
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
- Find contact information, hours, and services for each College department
- 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)
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Kalamazoo County Department of Health and Human Services
Messages to the Kalamazoo College Community
Recording of February 24 Information Session for Students and Families
Kalamazoo College invited students and their families to a virtual information session with President Jorge G. Gonzalez and the President’s Staff on February 24. View a recording of the meeting below. If you have additional questions about upcoming terms, please email info@kzoo.edu. Thank you! https://vimeo.com/516861059
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Spring Break and Spring Term Update
To Students and Families: As we pass the mid-point of the winter term, we are looking ahead to the spring term and want to provide some helpful information. Spring Break Residential students have received Information via email regarding the option to stay on campus for spring break. They may stay on campus at no charge for room and…
Information for Students Arriving on Campus this Weekend
If you still have questions about the move-in process, COVID-19 testing or the winter term academic calendar, this announcement that was sent to students and their families might help. To Students and Families: This communication is geared toward students who will be arriving on campus this weekend to start in-person learning and living. Residential students have also received additional information…
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Questions?
Please continue to send your questions to info@kzoo.edu, and they will be answered as soon as possible.