Strategy As scientists learn more about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, it is clear aerosolized virus from exhalation plays a primary role in transmission. The operation of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems can help reduce the concentration of virus, thereby reducing the risk of transmission. This is done primarily through increasing the amount […]
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Fall Campus Update
Public Health Practices and Expectations Everyone associated with the College shares in the responsibility for “protecting the hive.” Public health guidance is unanimous in advocating specific practices designed to prevent and limit the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. In keeping with this guidance, Kalamazoo College expects that all students, employees, and visitors […]
Campus Parking Update
For the coming academic year, students may request parking permits without charge. All parking permits must be registered online using the WebAdvisor. First-year students that have opted out of on-campus housing are eligible to apply for a commuter parking permit. Please note that the issuance of a parking permit does not guarantee you a place […]
K’s Plan for Testing and Tracing
Following is the College’s plan and rationale for COVID testing. Should public health recommendations or other relevant factors change, the plan may also change. Kalamazoo College’s plan for COVID PCR testing, informed by federal, state and local public health guidance, including from the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department, is to focus on students […]
Public Health Practices and Expectations
Everyone associated with the College shares in the responsibility for “protecting the hive.” Public health guidance is unanimous in advocating specific practices designed to prevent and limit the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. In keeping with this guidance, Kalamazoo College expects that all students, employees, and visitors to campus abide by the […]
Visiting the Student Health Center
The Student Health Center made plans this summer that will protect students and the campus community in fall. This term: The Student Health Center will provide enrolled students services by video visit, telephone visit, or in the clinic. No walk-in appointments will be available at this time. To schedule a visit, call 269.337.7200 for screening. Students must have an active MyChart account. All appointments […]
2021-22 Academic Calendar
Fall term courses will begin September 14 and end November 20, with final exams scheduled for November 22-24. At this point, all academic deadlines (e.g., add/drop, course withdrawal) remain as published. The one-day Fall Break, currently scheduled for October 16, will be removed from the academic calendar. Classes will be held as scheduled on that […]
International Students
Updated August 27The Center for International Programs (CIP) staff are communicating with new and continuing F-1 visa and J-1 students regarding the College’s decision to go fully virtual for fall 2020. Any international students with additional questions, please email ISA@kzoo.edu. We plan to help our new international students transition to Kalamazoo College online and hope to […]
Fall Term Intercollegiate Athletics
K is postponing the fall intercollegiate athletic season. A decision on winter sports will be made later this fall. The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) also announced that the President’s Council has voted to postpone fall conference competition and conference tournaments for football, cross country, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, and volleyball. […]
2020-21 Study Abroad
Expanded options for 2021 long-term study abroad during the winter and spring terms and for short-term winter programs are being developed by the Center for International Programs (CIP) in collaboration with our partners around the world. Students who were approved for fall 2020 study abroad have already received information about winter and spring options and […]