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Fall 2022 COVID-19 Information
Aug. 22, 2022 — The COVID-19 committee would like to share some information in advance of the school year. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the new information.Read More “Fall 2022 COVID-19 Information”Update from the COVID-19 Committee
April 29, 2022 — The COVID-19 Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for the role they have played in helping keep our campus safe.Read More “Update from the COVID-19 Committee”Masks no longer required on campus starting March 21
March 11, 2022 — Carthage will no longer require masks on campus beginning Monday, March 21. This will also include no masking requirement in classrooms and on the campus shuttle.Read More “Masks no longer required on campus starting March 21”Updates to mask policy: new mask-friendly spaces on campus
March 1, 2022 — Since case counts have remained low over the last two weeks, Carthage is taking a phased approach to relax the mask guidelines. It is imperative that we all take responsibility for wearing masks in the spaces and buildings where it is still required.Read More “Updates to mask policy: new mask-friendly spaces on campus”On-campus booster clinics and N95 mask distribution in Kenosha
Jan. 28, 2022 — Carthage will hold COVID-19 vaccine booster clinics on campus for the Carthage community. Carthage students, staff, and faculty will now be able to upload their booster information to the online vaccination form. Additionally, free N95 masks are now available to pickup throughout the city of Kenosha. Read more.Read More “On-campus booster clinics and N95 mask distribution in Kenosha”Update from the COVID-19 Committee: New mask requirements for students
Jan. 3, 2022 — Students are now required to wear masks in residence halls, regardless of vaccination status. Masks are still required in all campus buildings and on the campus shuttle for all students, regardless of vaccination status. Read more about this mask policy change.Read More “Update from the COVID-19 Committee: New mask requirements for students”Testing protocols for fall 2021
Here is important information on Carthage’s COVID-19 testing protocols for those members of our community who are not fully vaccinated.Read More “Testing protocols for fall 2021”Important update: Masks required inside campus buildings
Aug. 9, 2021 — In order to enact proactive safety measures, effective Wednesday, Aug. 11, all students, employees, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear masks when inside campus buildings.Read More “Important update: Masks required inside campus buildings”Keeping our community healthy: Important vaccine update
July 14, 2021 — President John Swallow sent an email to the Carthage students with an important update on vaccination requirements at Carthage.Read More “Keeping our community healthy: Important vaccine update”