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Safe. Healthy. Together.
Now, more than ever, we all need to reflect on and embody the Curry values of supporting and caring for one another. All of us have the responsibility to promote and maintain the health and safety of our entire community on campus. By adopting new policies, procedures, and a shared expectation of commitment to one another, we can do our best to help Curry stay healthy.
Spring 2021 Return to Campus Plan Highlights:
- The Curry College campus will be open for living and learning in Spring 2021.*
- The Spring semester will begin on February 1.**
- As in the fall, courses will be conducted using a mix of face-to-face (FTF), hybrid flexible (hyflex) and, to a limited extent, online formats.
- Onboard testing and weekly surveillance will be conducted throughout the semester for all members of the Curry community coming to campus this Spring.
- Cleaning and disinfection protocols, as well as required social distancing and mask-wearing for the entire community are in effect.
- The Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) announced its decision to suspend all sponsored athletic competition for winter sports for the 2020-21 season.
*Please note that all plans for Spring 2021 are contingent upon the evolving public health situation. We will be monitoring all guidance from local, state and federal authorities carefully and constantly. Should these plans change, we will notify the Curry community without delay.
**For traditional undergraduate classes. Note that the Continuing Education/Graduate semester will conform to the previously published Calendar for Continuing Education and Graduate Studies.
We all agree to...
Wash our hands often
Practice good hygiene and cleanliness habits such as: Washing your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds regularly, coughing into your elbow, doing laundry regularly, and turning away from others when sneezing.
Avoid close contact
The CDC recommends that you limit close contact to other individuals. In the event that you cannot wear a face covering, you should maintain a 6-foot distance from others, in both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Cover our mouths and noses
The CDC has advised that wearing a face covering can slow the spread of COVID-19.
Monitor our health
Monitor and report any changes in your health on a daily basis and report any symptoms associated with COVID-19.
Video: Keep Curry Safe
If you haven’t heard, things will look a bit different at Curry this year. But despite these necessary changes, we are all going to do our best to maintain that same Curry community feel - and keep Curry safe, healthy and together.
Video: President's Message
"Lots of things will be different on campus because of the COVID crisis...[but] our mission hasn't changed, our commitment to our students hasn't changed, and how hard we will work for our students to succeed hasn't changed either..."
Return to Campus Planning
Curry College students returned to residence halls and classrooms on campus for the Fall 2020 semester, and we currently plan that they will return to residence halls and classrooms on campus for the Spring 2021 semester as well. We know that the public health situation may develop in a number of ways, which may alter our plans; but we will always put our students first, taking many precautions to keep you and our campus as safe as possible.
Academics
In the interest of safeguarding against possible adverse future public health developments, as well as meeting learning requirements and ensuring that our students receive a full and unique Curry educational experience, the College has adopted emerging best practices and has made changes to the Spring 2021 Academic Calendar.
Financial Information
We realize that families may have COVID-related questions regarding financial aid, tuition and room and board.
Health and Safety
The most important question that families are asking is “Is it safe to be at Curry this Spring?” We want you to know that the College has instituted numerous protocols, precautions and changes to living and learning at Curry College, all designed to keep our entire community as safe as possible.
Community Agreement
Now, more than ever, we all need to reflect on and embody the Curry values of supporting and caring for one another. All of us have the responsibility to promote and maintain the health and safety of our entire community on campus. By adopting new policies, procedures, and a shared expectation of commitment to one another, we can do our best to help Curry stay healthy.
Residential and Campus Life
Despite the challenges and with the utmost concern for safety, we are committed to providing for our students this Spring the opportunities for engagement and involvement, as well as the wholehearted support, which have always been hallmarks of the Curry experience.
Commuter Students
Here you can find details and information for commuter students returning to campus this Spring.
Athletics and Fitness
The Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) announced its decision to suspend all sponsored athletic competition for winter sports for the 2020-21 season. As part of the announcement, the CCC will allow member institutions to determine whether they independently could safely engage in winter sports athletic competition, including contests against other conference or non-conference schools that choose to play.
Events
The current guidance in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts does not allow gatherings of more than 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors. This impacts the College’s usual event schedule, from Commencement to theater productions. We will continue to follow all state guidance in this matter, and will offer a robust schedule of small in-person and virtual offerings to engage our community in the meantime.
Information for Faculty and Staff
Curry College has made it a priority to establish and with your help, maintain, the safest possible working environment for all employees.
Have a Question/Comment?
Do you have questions, concerns, and/or comments about what life at Curry will be like in Spring '21? Please don't hesitate to submit an inquiry or browse our frequently asked questions. We look forward to providing you with the information you seek.
Curry College community members are encouraged to report any incidents potentially related to COVID-19.
Recent News: Success in the Face of Crisis
Curry Magazine: Navigating the Pandemic - Safe, Healthy and Together
In the latest issue of Curry Magazine, learn more about how our College navigated the pandemic crisis last spring, our work to safely re-open campus this fall, and how we continue to work to ensure our students’ health and their success under even the most extraordinary of circumstances.Curry Community Takes Up New Pandemic Pastimes
While safeguarding the community, members of the Curry community picked up new hobbies to combat a year full of challenges.College Amid COVID: Students Reflect on Fall Semester
"If this semester has taught me anything, it's to cherish my loved ones and the power of perseverance."Allyson Cunningham '19 Recognized by Tufts Medical Center for Leadership, Work Ethic and Compassion
Allyson Cunningham '19 began her career as a Registered Nurse in the Neurological Intensive Care Unit at Tufts Medical Center the summer after graduating from the College. In roughly six months, Cunningham jumped from entry-level nurse in the Novice Nurse program to essential healthcare worker managing care for vulnerable coronavirus patients in the critical care unit.Aviva Hollander ’23 Says PAL Students are Primed to Take on Challenges, Pandemic or Otherwise
“I think PAL students are already adapting to a world that wasn’t made for us. When it comes to balancing new things, like taking hybrid or online classes, we’re better prepared to quickly pick up a new app or tool like Zoom and Canvas because of our strong adaptability.”Guest Speakers Zoom in to Offer Expertise, Experiences to Students
The now widespread practice of video conferencing has allowed faculty to invite guest lecturers from all over as special virtual speakers this fall. This month, students in Criminal Procedure heard from Fernando Bermudez, a man wrongfully convicted of murder in 1992 and subsequently exonerated.Epidemiology Students Study the Science of COVID-19 in Real-Time
This fall, students studying epidemiology are using the coronavirus outbreak as a real-time case study to learn the science of COVID-19 by studying the patterns of the virus and how that data informs public health programs and policies.School of Nursing Faculty Member Julianne Walsh Publishes “Teaching Tip” and Leads Innovative Telehealth Virtual Teaching Practice for Fellow Nurse Educators
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced all spring courses online, Professor Julianne Walsh creatively implemented an online alternative to a clinical learning scenario by developing a unique virtual simulation telehealth experience.Fall Semester Starts with Success
Curry College was excited to welcome students back to campus for the official start of the 2020-2021 academic year. The College’s reopening plans include new social distancing protocols, mask-wearing requirements, low-density living arrangements and regular testing for students, faculty and staff members.Latest Communications
As always, our first priority is keeping our entire community, especially our students, safe. As we look forward to the start of the Spring semester, and throughout it, we will continue to communicate with students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and visitors frequently.
