Strong. Safe. Healthy. Together.
As in the fall, Carthage will offer in-person, residential education in Spring 2021. Carthage remains committed to providing a transformative education for our students, and a safe, healthy environment for the entire Carthage community. Use this website all year to stay updated on COVID-19 information and the College’s ongoing response.
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#StaySafeCarthage: At a Glance
Carthage’s plan for in-person, residential education was developed carefully, after much research and consultation with internal and external experts, as well as local and state public health officials. Modifications have been made to nearly every aspect of campus life. This website provides details on all of those changes. We encourage you to read each section carefully, so you can contribute to a healthy environment. We understand there is a lot to read on this site! Here are some key takeaways:
- The 2020-21 academic calendar has been modified to minimize risk to our community.
- Face coverings are required in all indoor spaces, common areas, and outdoors when physical distancing is not possible.
- Hand sanitizer stations are at every building and office entrance, and at many classroom entrances.
- Campus Drive is closed to vehicle traffic to allow people to spread out when walking.
- Building entrances and hallways are marked for one-way traffic.
- Seating in every classroom and common area has been arranged or marked for physical distancing.
- Dining establishments are offering limited seating, pre-plated food, pre-packaged to-go items, and Grubhub pre-ordering capabilities.
- Digital thermometers, smell tests, and a new online daily symptom monitoring tool are available to students, faculty, and staff.
- On-campus COVID testing is available for students who experience symptoms or have been exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19. Population testing is also being conducted.
- New UV-disinfection systems have been installed in ventilation systems across campus.
- Most services, meetings, and activities are being offered remotely as we continue to follow healthy physical distancing guidelines.
Use the buttons below to learn about modifications to specific aspects of campus life as well as #StaySafeCarthage expectations for all campus activities.
#StaySafeCarthage: Campus Life
Carthage continues to offer in-person instruction and on-campus housing in 2020-21, but campus life does look a little different. There have been necessary adjustments to classes, campus facilities, residential life, athletics, campus dining, workspaces, and more. Use the links below to learn more about each area.
#StaySafeCarthage: Community Standards
All of us play an important role in keeping our community healthy. Therefore, all members of the Carthage community, as well as visitors to our campus, are expected to follow our #StaySafeCarthage standards. Everyone is expected to wear face masks, practice physical distancing, wash hands frequently, participate in efforts to disinfect surfaces, self-monitor for symptoms, and self-isolate in the event of symptoms. Use the links below to learn more.
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Updates to the Carthage Community
Please note: Because the world’s understanding of COVID-19 continues to evolve, all policies and plans listed on this website are subject to change. Carthage will make sure our community is notified of changes through email, The Bridge, social media, and this website. Updates will also be posted here.