General student move-in* will be at following days and times in the Hicks Center: Friday, January 8, 2021 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. EST Sunday, January 10, 2021 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. EST *Pre-season athletes and international students arriving prior to this on December 26 and January 1-3 respectively should […]
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K Winter Term Update
Dear Students and Families: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services extended a slightly modified statewide epidemic order effective through December 20, 2020. This is an effort to sustain recent practices designed to decrease the spread of COVID-19 in the state. We anticipate information about any subsequent state orders close to December 20. While […]
Quarantine and Isolation Plans for Winter Term
As we look toward the limited resumption of in-person learning in January, we write to provide some detailed information about the College’s quarantine and isolation (QI) plans. As with all of our COVID-19-related practices, QI housing plans are aligned with public health guidance and may change if/as recommendations change.The College has set aside space in campus housing to quarantine and […]
COVID-19 Go Bag
We recommend that every residential student bring items needed to assemble a Go Bag in the event you need to go into a quarantine/isolation room. You should consider what you might need if you’re out of your room for several days. Suggested items include: Personal medications Fever-reducing medication such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen. Thermometer […]
Winter Term Update Nov. 19
Dear Students and Families: As the fall term concludes, we write to provide an update on planning for the winter term. We know that the fall has been challenging in many ways and hope that the coming holidays bring some respite and safe reconnection with loved ones. With a few exceptions during holiday weeks, we […]
Campus Response to New Pandemic Order
In response to the newly announced epidemic order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), which the Governor announced Sunday, the College is implementing the following campus restrictions to flatten the curve, protect the health and safety of all K students, faculty and staff, and to increase the chance of successfully re-opening the campus […]
Winter Term Frequently Asked Questions
PLANNING Q: Why are we holding an information session in October? Could things change between now and January? A: We want to provide current plans as early as possible. With registration going on right now for winter classes, it was important to share our current thinking so students can make informed decisions. However, the evolution of […]
Recording of October 29 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 October 29. View a recording of the meeting below. An FAQ is being created from questions submitted; if you have additional questions about winter term, please email info@kzoo.edu. Thank you!
COVID Testing Protocols for Winter Term
The College will institute a robust COVID testing protocol as part of the return to in-person learning and working in the winter term. All students, faculty and staff will be tested upon arrival to campus in early January 2021. All classes will be offered virtually the first week of the term to provide time for students […]
On-Campus Housing Winter Update
If a student had an active housing assignment at the point K announced it was going virtual for fall, and that student intends to live on campus for winter term, no action is needed. The housing assignment and meal plan are scheduled to automatically reactivate. Given the evolving nature of the pandemic, we know that […]