COVID-19
CAMPUS UPDATES
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Loras College is committed to the safety and well-being of all students, faculty, staff and campus visitors. This website will be updated regularly with information regarding the College's preparation and response to COVID-19. We have adopted a state of proactive preparedness and are working closely with local, state and national health officials to monitor the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. We are aware of how quickly this illness has spread and take this potential threat seriously. We will continue to do our best to ensure the campus is safe and informed.
CAMPUS UPDATES
1/4/20 COVID-19 Update
Loras is pleased to share that we currently have zero positive cases of COVID-19 on campus. Click below for a campus update including important information about the spring semester start, COVID testing options, and much more.
January 4, 2021 COVID-19 Update
12/11/20 COVID-19 Update
Assistant Dean of Students provides a COVID-19 update including wrapping up the semester and looking ahead to the spring semester.
12/11/2020 COVID-19 Campus Update
12/4/20 COVID-19 Update
Molly Burrows Schumacher, Assistant Dean of Students, provides a COVID-19 campus update including information for those traveling to ensure they are taking advantage of all available safety precautions.
11/16/20 COVID-19 Update
Molly Burrows Schumacher, Assistant Dean of Students, provides a COVID-19 campus update including additional enhanced public health measures outlined by Governor Reynolds on 11/16.
11/10/20 COVID-19 Update
Molly Burrows Schumacher, Assistant Dean of Students, provides a COVID-19 campus update including enhanced public health measures recently announced by Iowa Governor Reynolds (see proclamation of disaster emergency).
10/2/20 Campus Update
Loras has reinstated all campus operations to include campus visits, hybrid classroom delivery, co-curricular programming, residential living, and campus dining. All areas, however, have flexed to adopt CDC protocols, including requirements for mask wearing, social distancing and cleaning. Students, faculty and staff are receiving weekly email updates, the current campus COVID status is published on an internal portal.
8/23/20 Campus Communication from President Collins
Jim Collins welcomes new students, staff, and faculty to the 2020-2021 academic year and outlines our individual and collective commitments towards a safe and healthy semester.
08/23/2020 Campus Communication
8/11/20 Campus Update from President Collins
Jim Collins offers information on COVID-19 testing, intercollegiate athletics, mask mandate, personal protection equipment, dining services and more.
8/6/20 IMPORTANT: Tuition Free Announcement
President Collins announces the 9th and 10th Semester Tuition Free Guarantee. Loras is offering a tuition free 9th and 10th semester to assist undergraduate students in completing their bachelor’s degree.
9th & 10th Semester Tuition Free Details
7/28/20 Campus Update from President Collins
7/14/20 Mid-Summer Campus Update from President Collins
Jim Collins offers a mid-summer campus update along with modified plans for Homecoming, Family Weekend and Commencement.
7/7/20 COVID-19
Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students, Art Sunleaf, communicates Daily Guidelines when returning to campus (outlining expectations around monitoring symptoms and temperature regularly; instructions on what to do if you become ill; expectations around the use of face coverings; guidelines for social distancing; and much more) along with Returning to Campus and Travel Guidelines (outlining steps to keep yourself safe while traveling during a pandemic and expectations for those traveling and returning to campus).
Daily Guidelines & Expectations
Travel Guidelines & Expectations
6/10/20 COVID-19
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: President Collins announces the Loras Flex plan for the 2020-2021 academic year, especially as it relates to navigating the implications of the ongoing pandemic.
June 10 Loras Flex Announcement
5/13/20 COVID-19
Campus Update from President Collins
4/30/20 COVID-19
Campus Update from President Collins
4/29/20 COVID-19
Communication Regarding CARES Act Funding for Students
CARES Act Funding for Students
4/20/20 COVID-19
Campus Update from President Collins
4/6/20 COVID-19
Campus Update from President Collins
3/30/20 COVID-19
Campus Update from President Collins
3/22/20 COVID-19
Campus Update from President Collins
3/19/20 COVID-19 Campus Update
March 19 COVID-19 Campus Update3/17/20 IMPORTANT CAMPUS UPDATE: In response to Gov. Kim Reynolds "Iowa public health disaster emergency" declaration all classes are cancelled effective at noon March 17 and will resume online as planned on March 24.
3/15/20 COVID-19 Important Campus Update
IMPORTANT CAMPUS CHANGES3/13/20 Update on COVID-19 Regarding Spring Sports
American Rivers Conference COVID-19 Statement3/12/20 Updated communication on CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) from President Jim Collins
Adjustments to Campus Activities and Travel3/12/20 The following has been included in an email to all students currently studying aboard and parents and guardians:
Loras Suspends Spring Study Abroad Programs3/10/20 The following statement was sent from President Jim Collins to the faculty, staff and students of Loras College:
President Address to CampusFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Loras welcomes prospective students and their families to visit campus in-person along with a variety of virtual visit options. Visitors are asked to call 563.588.7236 or visit loras.edu/visit to schedule an appointment. Please refrain from visiting if you are experiencing flu symptoms. When on campus, please plan to wear a protective face covering. All visits will be mindful of social distancing, with campus meeting CDC and Iowa Department of Health guidelines.
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While this approach is not our first choice, it is a better alternative than an independent, at-your-own- pace online program, with 100+ students enrolled in the courses.
Total cost of R/B for the semester | $3137 |
Unused portion of R/B total | $2000 |
% of total costs paid through college | 57% |
% of total costs paid by student/family | 43% |
R/B refund to student | $860 |
The College took this approach in spring 2020 as it takes into account the fact that students’ aid packages are built around the total cost of attendance.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
What You Should Know
CDC: Reported US Cases of COVID-19
Anyone who feels ill, becomes sick or may be exposed to the coronavirus should consult with their advisor, supervisor or the Loras Health Center and self-isolate. We must do everything we can to keep our community as healthy as possible at this time.
Center for Disease Control & Prevention
There is an ongoing investigation to determine more about this outbreak. This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available through the CDC.
HOW IT SPREADS
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person
SYMPTOMS
Reported symptoms have ranged from mild to severe.
WHAT TO DO IF I FEEL SICK
Stay home except to get medical care.
PREVENTION & TREATMENT
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
STIGMA & RESILIENCE
Be Respectful of others at all times.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common question and answers.
Loras College Health Center
474 Alumni Campus Center
1450 Alta Vista
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
563.588.7142