Message to Students, March 12, 2020
Dear Students,
A recent communication from Chancellor Malhotra announced that we are extending Spring Break one week (March 16-20) for all students and suspending all classes (including classes that are already online) for that same week. This will allow professors and others to prepare classes. Beginning March 23, all classes will resume and be delivered through online or alternative instruction. Student workers, including graduate assistants, may return to work on campus next week. Any student worker, or graduate assistant who does not wish to return to campus should contact their supervisor.
We want to help all students complete their Spring semester classes and successfully complete their degree requirements. We are committed to supporting you during this unprecedented situation.
- If you have questions or concerns, including accessibility, online learning or other alternative instruction, please contact the Office of the Provost at provost@mnsu.edu.
- For other questions, please review our FAQ at http://mankato.mnsu.edu/coronavirus. That page includes a “submit a question” button where you can submit your questions about any topic related to this situation.
Minnesota State Mankato students who live in campus residence halls and Stadium Heights, please note the following:
- If you need to live in campus housing throughout the semester, you will continue to have access to your room or apartment.
- If you simply need to collect some belongings, you will also have access to your room or apartment.
- There will be limited dining service available in the University Dining Center and Centennial Student Union next week.
- If possible, we do encourage you to consider staying at home, or another location until classes resume on March 23. In fact, you may wish to stay at home for the remainder of the semester and continue your studies online or through alternative instruction identified by your faculty.
- Additional questions about your housing can be directed to the Office of Residential Life at reslife@mnsu.edu or 507-389-1011.
Students, you should be aware that travelers returning from CDC Level 3 countries are required to observe a 14-day period of self-quarantine and monitoring.
- You can learn if the county you visited is on this list here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices.
- During this quarantine period, you are not permitted to come to work, attend class in-person, or participate in any other campus or community activities.
- The university does not have the capacity to provide self-quarantine locations on campus for students. Students needing to self-quarantine will be required to return to their permanent home residences or self-quarantine in their off-campus apartments.
- Students who reside in university housing and are unable to return to a home residence should contact University Housing in the Office of Residential Life at reslife@mnsu.edu or 507-389-1011.
Please know that we want everyone to succeed and will work with you to make that possible. In the meantime, take precautions, and be safe and healthy. Everyone at Minnesota State University, Mankato stands ready to help you.
Sincerely,
Richard Davenport
President
