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.

• Masks are required while on the Fort Lewis College campus. This policy applies to all visitors, employees, and students in all indoor spaces, and while traveling through centralized outdoor areas of campus. Face shields may be worn as an additional layer of protection but are not a replacement for masks. Buffs, neck gaiters, and bandanas are not permitted as masks. 

COVID Testing Data

As faculty, staff, and students learn and work in-person on campus, we have hired a third party vendor to conduct COVID-19 tests for our community. Here is the most recent data: 

• 9,339 tests administered
• 9,304 tests processed
• 33 active positives
• 173 total positives

Up-to-date as of: Nov. 27, 2020

For more information about coronavirus in our community, please visit the San Juan Basin Public Health website. 

Free COVID-19 Testing at FLC

Fort Lewis College offers free COVID-19 testing for all students and employees. The testing site is located at the FLC Stadium Parking Lot and it is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

Register for Testing

Fall 2020 info

Out of an abundance of caution, FLC is modifying fall operations and moving most classes online as of November 8, 2020. Campus will still be open, with mask-wearing and physical distancing protocols in place, but students are encouraged to stay close to home and minimize contact with others.

READ LATEST UPDATE FOR FALL 2020

Take care of yourself and your fellow Skyhawks

In order to stop the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in surrounding communities, we each need to adhere to our pillars of virus mitigation while we are both on and off campus. 

• Practice physical distancing: Maintain at least six feet distance between yourself and others.
• Safely cover your face with a mask when in public.
• Do not gather in groups of more than 10 people.
• 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 except to get medical care. Call the campus Health Center at 970-247-7355 for guidance.

Other resources

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