Riverland Community College

Riverland is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our students, faculty, staff, and members of our campus community. To ensure this, we have developed a Back-to-Campus Preparedness Plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This plan is informed by the latest guidance from local, state, and federal government officials and public health authorities.

When Can I Come to Campus?

• Full-service, in-person operations begin in Austin and Albert Lea July 6, 2020
• Full-service, in-person operations begin in Owatonna July 20, 2020
• Hours of Operation:  Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• If possible, It is advised to call ahead for an appointment for faster and safer service.
• Please consider continuing to use phone, email, and online options if that can fit your service needs.
• There is only one entrance to each building.
• COVID-19, On-Site/Day-Of, Screening Form

Where Do I Enter the Building?

• Albert Lea Campus
  • Please enter through the A1 door. (Campus Map)
• Austin Campus, East Building
  • Please enter through the E7 door. (Campus Map)
• Austin Campus, West Building
  • Please enter through the W1 door  (Campus Map)
• Owatonna Campus
  • Please enter through the Main Entrance.  (Campus Map)

What Should I Expect?

• Health screening checkpoints for students and guests
  • Brief questionnaire or complete online questionnaire before coming to campus
• Reminders to lower the risk of becoming ill and spreading germs
• Practice social distancing
• Wear a face covering, if possible, especially if social distancing is not possible. (Store masks in brown paper bag, not plastic, to minimize microbe growth)
• Wash hands frequently with soap and water
• Use hand sanitizer if washing hands is not possible

Please DO NOT enter the building if:

1. If you have serious health conditions or risks that require you to stay home;
2. If you feel sick; and/or
3. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, or have been potentially exposed to COVID-19. These symptoms and conditions may include:
   1. Any cold or flu-like symptoms in the last 14 days (e.g., fever, cough, sore throat, respiratory illness, difficulty breathing);
   2. Been in close contact with someone who has had COVID-19 within the last 14 days

STAY HOME if you are sick or not feeling well