Coronavirus & COVID-19 Information

Coronavirus Updates and Important Information

Fort Lewis College is actively monitoring the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Colorado and taking proactive measures to ensure the health and well-being of each member of our community in accordance with the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Admission events have been cancelled through April. See Virtual Visit options.
• Governor Polis has issued a stay-at-home order for Colorado residents.
• Campus is temporarily closed to the public and accessible to campus residents and essential employees only.

Online instruction

Just like we take care of each other as Skyhawks, we need to care for others in our communities and take necessary actions to protect the health of all. FLC course instruction has transitioned online for the remainder of the semester to support these efforts.

• Online instruction began March 30. We will maintain our academic calendar, with the semester ending May 1. 
• We will hold Spring Commencement to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates, but it will be postponed with the exact dates and plans to be determined.

View our Online Instruction pages to make the most of your online classes.

Take care of yourself and your fellow Skyhawks

We understand that this can be an overwhelming time for our students. Take care of your health first. Focus on what you have control over and stay centered in what makes you feel safe and calm.

• Practice social distancing: Maintain at least six feet distance between yourself and others.
• Stay home unless you are seeking critical medical care or have essential travel to the grocery store, doctor, or pharmacy.
• When leaving the home for essential travel, safely cover your face with a bandana or homemade cotton face covering.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water. In the absence of soap and water, use hand-sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or bent elbow.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

COVID-19 symptoms may be flu-like, ranging from mild to serious, and include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. Individuals with these symptoms and potential exposure to coronavirus are advised to stay home for 14 days except to get medical care. Call San Juan Basin Public Health at 970-247-5702 for guidance.

Other resources

• San Juan Basin Public Health
• Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention