Returning Students Moving to Campus and Move-In Guidelines

Students who will be living on campus should plan to return to campus on February 9 and February 10 in order to be present for mandatory COVID-19 baseline testing for students on February 10 and 11.
In order to control the number of people in the residence halls, we will have students sign up for a one-hour block to arrive on campus, pick up their room key, and move any items back into their room. Each student may have one person assist them during that time period. You will receive a link to SignUp.com in January to schedule your return.

Honor Houses — Students will check in at the house. Each student may have one person assist them during that time period. You will receive a link to SignUp.com in January to schedule your return.

Hotels — Students will check in with hotel staff and hotel Resident Assistant. Students will sign up for a check in time so we are aware when they are arriving.

All students/moving assistants will need to follow all physical distancing guidelines outlined in the Community Pledge.

Students will sign up for a block of time when they will be expected to move into their room. You will receive a link to SignUp.com in January to schedule your return.
We will allow 30 students + helper(s) every 1-2 hours in each residence hall. Students/moving assistants will need to follow all physical distancing guidelines outlined in the Community Pledge.

Most services will be available to students, although they may need to schedule a time to utilize the service.

For full details about campus dining please review the FAQ section: Prevention Practices > What will the safety practices be for food venues on campus (Stav, King’s Dining Room, The Pause, The Cage)?

Students will check in with hotel staff and the Resident Assistant living at the hotel. Students will sign up for a check-in time so we are aware of when they are arriving. The College will run a shuttle between the hotels and campus.

Please refer to the International Students FAQ page for more details.

We moved to remote learning over interim because it was the safest option for students, faculty and staff given the cold and flu season. If you need to be on campus over break or choose to be on campus over interim you should fill out this form by Friday, November 13.
Students have the option to stay on campus this Interim if you think this is the best choice for your situation. As you consider your plans, please read on for details.

As January arrives, the campus will minimally be in the Yellow Alert Level. All classes will remain online for Interim.
In order to provide the most safe environment possible, we will have the following in place for students who are here for Interim:

• Students will be expected to arrive between January 2-4. Classes begin on January 4.
• Students will be required to participate in the COVID-19 baseline testing program on January 4 or 5 and quarantine for two weeks upon return to campus in a process that will mirror the beginning of fall semester.
• From the time students arrive on campus until everyone’s test results are received, all students will be required to limit their social interactions and stay on their residence hall floor, only leaving for meals.
• Residence halls and honor houses will not allow non-resident visitors throughout Interim.
• Students will be expected to stay in Northfield after the quarantine period.
• Students here for Interim are required to stay on campus over Interim break, February 1-10.
• Students are responsible for following COVID-19 standards in place from this fall.

**These expectations are subject to change depending on what is happening in the country, State of Minnesota, and Rice County.

All students, including those who are on campus for Interim, will need to participate in the COVID-19 baseline testing and quarantine program when the second semester begins on February 8 and 9, much like what was done at August opening.