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Last Call: Sign Up or Opt Out

Thank you to everyone who has already scheduled COVID-19 arrival testing or opted out! For students who have yet to take action, we ask that you sign up or opt out by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 26, using the following links: Sign up for arrival testing (this applies to anyone who will be on campus at any time for any reason during […]

Spring Term COVID-19 Testing Expectations

Testing has been an important part of campus health and safety practices, and will be so again in the spring. As a reminder, the first week of class in the spring—March 29-April 2—will be fully online. All courses, regardless of the planned format for teaching, will be offered virtually during that week to accommodate our arrival […]

Travel During COVID-19

With spring break approaching, the College has received many questions about travel guidance or restrictions due to COVID-19. While travel is not prohibited by K, we do ask that students consider CDC guidance on travelling, particularly where post-travel quarantine is concerned. The CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days after domestic or international travel and self-quarantining […]

Modification of Credit/No Credit Policy

The Kalamazoo College faculty have voted to make modifications to the Credit/No Credit policy for fall term 2020. The changes to the currently published catalog policy are highlighted in bold below. The unbolded information remains unchanged from the published policy. Credit/No Credit Policy All students may elect to take at most TWO letter-graded courses on […]

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 […]

Quarantine and Isolation FAQ

If you have questions related to potential COVID quarantine and isolation such as what to bring in your “go bag,” what the campus will provide and good social practices, read this FAQ to learn more.

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 […]

First Week Updates and Reminders

With the new term underway, we write with some key reminders in advance of the resumption of limited in-person learning. Please note the revised information related to arrival and surveillance testing at the end of this message. Academic ExpectationsJust a reminder that winter term courses scheduled in the online-only modality will remain in online modality for […]

Campus Activity Levels

As has been the case throughout this pandemic, the first guiding principle of campus decision-making is providing a healthy and safe environment for those who work and learn on our campus. The second is ensuring that our students can continue to make progress toward graduation in a way that is as consistent with K’s overall […]