All residents will be offered an opportunity for a staggered “move-in day' in order to limit congestion and promote social distancing.

New Students (Meaning first time at MPCC)

1. The times vary based off their residence halls and apartment. We have to follow social distancing. Each of your student has been assigned times and dates for move-in.
2. The date for all new students is August 20, 2020.

Returning Students (Meaning have been at MPCC for more than one semester)

1. The times vary based on their residence halls and apartment because we have to follow social distancing guidelines. All students have been assigned times and dates for move-in.
2. The date for all returning students is August 22, 2020
   

Students will be contacted before they arrive on campus to make sure they and their guests are not running a fever, are not showing symptoms of Covid-19, have not been asked to quarantine, and have not been exposed to someone with Covid-19. If they are experiencing these issues they should contact the MPCC Residence Life Office at (308) 535-3635 to arrange another move in time.

Residence Life will still be actively engaging students throughout the semester, building strong communities, and supporting the educational mission of the College. 

Activities and intramural games will be organized keeping in consideration social distancing guidelines.

Upon arriving to campus, students will be given opportunities to meet new students that will be used to build connections on campus and become acquainted with campus services

What is the mask policy for students living on campus?
In accordance with the campus policy, students are required to wear a mask when outside of their room in all public areas in the residence halls until directed otherwise.   If socializing outside of the residence halls, students are required to wear a mask if they are not able to maintain a 6ft distance from other individuals. 
Exceptions to this rule include:

• When eating on campus; however, social distancing practices and dining policies must be observed. Students are encouraged to eat in their rooms/apartments.
• When in one’s assigned residence hall room/suite/apartment.
• When alone outside (not indoors).
• When completing oral care in a community bathroom or bathing/showering.
  

Students that test positive for COVID-19 may be temporarily assigned to special housing that is separated from other occupied communities.  If possible, we ask that students return home until their symptoms subside and are cleared to return to campus.   However, we understand that will not always be an option for our students. 
Students that are placed into temporary isolation housing will be provided daily meals and regular laundry and other services.  Students will not be able to leave isolation housing unless directed by a medical professional.   Students will complete a daily health check and have their mental health assessed throughout their stay.  No additional fees will be charged.

MPCC will increase cleaning during this time of concern regarding COVID-19. Staff will be addressing high touch point areas and will have an enhanced cleaning schedule for public areas and restrooms. All rooms will be cleaned prior to student arrival.

Being in quarantine means you have possibly been exposed to a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 or you are waiting on your own test results.  It is recommended that you not leave your room unless given permission by the Public Health Center. They will provide guidance on quarantining in partnership with Residence Life.
On-campus residents may not have guests/visitors in their apartment or room.  Guests are defined as anyone without a contract with Residence Life for any residence hall or anyone not assigned to your particular room or apartment.  Suggested practices of self-hygiene and social distancing in common spaces is highly encouraged. Students are required to wear a mask when within 6 feet of another person.
All students must follow all State of Nebraska directed health measures.   All students must comply with the following health guidelines:

• Students must wear a mask that covers the mouth and nose in all public and shared environments while in the residence halls and apartments.   This includes common areas, restrooms, elevators, hallways, and lobbies.   This also includes outside areas when a 6ft distance cannot be maintained. 
• Students must be in isolation who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 unless now symptom-free and cleared by a medical professional. 
• Students must be in quarantine who have been in direct contact with someone diagnosed in the last 14 days. 
• Students must not be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 which includes being fever-free with a temperature under 100 degrees, no cough present, and not experiencing respiratory problems for 24 hours and it has been one week since the symptoms first appeared.
• Students who have traveled internationally must be in quarantine for the minimum 14 days and symptom-free before permitted to visit an on-campus resident.

CDC (Center for Disease Control) guidance for social distancing, wearing masks, and frequent hand-washing are the best protection from the virus.  This guidance comes from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and policies for guests may be limited in the future as virus conditions warrant.

To mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, in accordance with the CDC, Residence Life recommends that you clean bathrooms daily. Residence Life recommends suites put together a cleaning schedule that all students will agree on. By putting together an agreed upon cleaning schedule this will ensure all students are taking responsibility of their bathroom.
Recommended Cleaning/Disinfectant Supplies:

• Disinfect wipes or spray
• Soap
• Gloves
• Scrubbing brush
• Trash bags/trash can

Recommended cleaning guidelines:

• Launder items regularly and according to manufactures instructions.
• Wear reusable or disposable gloves for routine cleaning and disinfecting.
• Clean surfaces using soap and water, then use disinfectant.
• Wipe down high contact areas often such as, doorknobs, light switches, handles, door locks, etc.
• Clean and disinfect showers handles & tub basin, sink handles & sink basin, toilet, sweep floor & disinfect floor.

For a full list of ­­­CDC recommended cleaning products or practices visit www.CDC.gov

Yes, you will still need to evacuate if there is an emergency such as a fire. We ask that you bring a mask with you and practice proper social distancing. If you are asked to quarantine or are in isolation housing, you will be given special instructions.