Fall Semester is in session.

We draw on a track record of success in keeping our community safe as we welcome students to campus for Fall Semester 2021. With vaccines encouraged and widely available, we are offering an in-person student experience: residential living, campus activities, amenities, and services.

At the same time, the changing conditions due to COVID-19 and its variants require that we continue to review and adjust our policies to keep our community healthy and well. 

As we have done from the beginning of the pandemic, we are closely monitoring regional, national, and international developments, including vaccination rollouts and CDC recommendations for in-person activities. As always, our focus is on safety, agility, and creativity. We will continue to take any precautions that remain necessary, and adapt quickly to changing conditions.

Vaccinations required to return to campus

The College is requiring vaccines for all employees and students. Students should submit their vaccine documentation to the Health and Wellness Center at healthcenter@beloit.edu. Students will not be permitted to move into on-campus housing without submitting their vaccine documentation.

Employees should send documentation to Terri Dahl at dahlt@beloit.edu.

If you are unable to be fully vaccinated, please contact the Health and Wellness Center (students) or Human Resources (staff and faculty) for more information.

Face masks and physical distancing

In conjunction with the most recent CDC guidance on face coverings, all students, current and emeriti faculty, staff, and guests (regardless of vaccination status) are required to wear face masks indoors with the exception of their personal space (i.e. dorm room or office). Masks are not required outdoors.

Physical distancing is encouraged as it continues to be a highly effective way to avoid illness.

Academics

Classes are meeting in-person, although instructors may incorporate a variety of pedagogical tools as part of their in-person courses and instructors will be available for in-person interactions outside of class time. Since classes will be meeting in-person, students will not be studying remotely.

Arrangements will be made for students who are not able to attend class because of a brief illness or quarantine, as has always been our policy.

Self-care is community care

During the 2020-21 academic year, we worked together to enjoy a safe and sensible campus experience. The New York Times took notice, identifying us as a “bright spot” in their coverage of colleges and COVID.

Our students have adhered to their Statement of Culture and Behavioral Expectations that mandated masks, physical distancing, and small group gatherings to keep COVID cases low and allow them to remain on campus. Students were widely praised in national media outlets for their mature, proactive approach to the pandemic.

We expect that to continue this fall, with our students taking the lead in our #WorthAShot campaign to encourage vaccinations.

Campus Alert Status

We know you have questions

Beloit has risen to every challenge we’ve ever faced. We’ve updated our frequently asked questions to address ever-changing concerns.