Coronavirus Information Center

FACE COVERINGS
The CDC found that the novel coronavirus can spread between people interacting in close proximity—for example, through speaking, coughing, or sneezing—even if those people are not exhibiting symptoms. The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings. EMCC is requiring that all faculty, staff, and students wear face coverings while on campus for their own safety. Face coverings must cover both your nose and your mouth. 

PHYSICAL DISTANCING
Keeping space between you and others is one of the best tools we have to limit the spread of the virus. This concept is referred to as “social distancing” or “physical distancing” and simply means avoiding close contact with others by maintaining at least six feet of physical distance between yourself and others. Physical distancing modifications have been made across all location locations. Please be mindful of signage. 

SELF-SCREENING FOR SYMPTOMS
All members of the EMCC community are responsible for knowing the currently recognized symptoms of the coronavirus as outlined on the CDC. Individuals should self-monitor their health and should NOT come to campus if they are experiencing a fever or any known symptoms of the coronavirus. 

* Staying at least 6 feet away from others
* Wearing a face covering as much as possible
* Washing your hands frequently
* Staying in well-ventilated areas
* Avoiding others you know to be sick

* All students MUST wear an appropriate face covering that fully covers their nose and mouth. Students who have a legitimate health condition that prevents the proper wearing of face coverings may provide official documentation from a medical provider to seek an accommodation through the Dean of Students. Face coverings must be worn at all times inside all EMCC buildings. 

* Students will make every attempt to observe strict social distancing protocols. Students will comply with social distancing signage and markers. Students will not rearrange desk, chairs, or other furniture. 

* Students will refrain from clustering together before, during, and after class—including in the parking lots, cafeteria, and common spaces.

* If a student has been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19, is awaiting test results, or has personally tested positive for COVID-19, he/she should stay home and contact the appropriate Dean of Students for their campus for more information on self-isolation and how to return to campus safely. Employees will follow the same procedure, but the point of contact will be Human Resources. 

* Students or employees who have had prolonged, immediate exposure with a someone who has test positive for COVID-19 will be alerted of potential exposure. It is the responsibility of the individual to self-monitor their health and determine if/when testing may be appropriate. Students who may have been exposed are encouraged to self-isolate and continue their studies remotely. 

* Students or employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 must self-quarantine for ten calendar days from the onset of their symptoms and must be fever free without the use of fever reducing medication for at least 72 hours before returning to campus. Recovered students must visit the Dean of Students to certify they are no longer symptomatic BEFORE returning to class. Employees will follow the same process, but the point of contact will be Human Resources. You can access the certification form here. 

* If you are curious if you should come to campus or not, please review this flowchart.

East Mississippi Community College will return to on-ground, in-person instruction for the spring 2021 semester and subsequent semesters, pending changes in the coronavirus pandemic. While most classes will meet on campus and fully in person, classes that are too large for social distancing will follow a hybrid learning model.  For these classes, faculty will develop a schedule to inform students as to what day they should come on-campus for their in-person classes. When the student is not required to be present in-person, they must join class virtually.  All essential programs and services will be open and available to students during the spring semester, including the cafeteria on both the GT and Scooba campus, college libraries, Lion Central, business office and housing offices.

 Return to Campus Guide                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Student Guide Spring 2021
 Mental & Emotional Health Guide
 Contact Tracing Guide