Reducing the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and protecting vulnerable populations is their highest priority. Lower Columbia College is taking several additional precautionary steps toward this end.

· Campus will be closed to all students and visitors March 20 - April 14.

· All events and activities are canceled March 20 - April 14.

· Spring quarter will run April 20 - June 18 (previously scheduled for April 6 – June 18).

· Spring quarter instruction will be delivered online as much as possible. Faculty will provide more specific instructions to their students via email and/or Canvas before the start of the quarter.

· Childcare: the Early Learning Center will remain open until further notice. Head Start/ECEAP parents: refer to daily FlashAlert notifications.

· Students can call (360) 442-2322 or email covid@lowercolumbia.edu with questions.

The above information is subject to change as the situation continues to develop.