Update: March 24, 2020

The Kayenta, Hopi and Whiteriver Centers as well as the Winslow Campus are CLOSED to students and the public until further notice. NPC employees should work with their supervisors to discuss working from home.

Update: March 23, 2020

• The Winslow campus and the Kayenta and Hopi Centers are CLOSED until further notice.
• Campus/center libraries are CLOSED to the public but open to students with ID cards.
• NPC campus/center front offices are open but we ask that foot traffic be restricted to current students or those wishing to register for classes. The public should CALL into a campus/center location to get their questions answered. Find location phone numbers on our locations webpage by clicking on the image of that location.
• Current students should communicate with their instructors about classes and check their student email frequently.

Update: March 20, 2020

• The NPC Kayenta Center is closed until further notice.
• NPC has suspended ALL classes through April 5.
• STUDENTS: Read information about classes starting April 6.
• NPC employees are expected to report to work on Monday, March 23.
• All community events taking place at NPC sites are canceled through April 30.
• NPC asks that the public minimize its use of college facilities. Cosmetology salons, auto shops, and other classroom facilities are closed to the public until further notice.
• College libraries are restricted to students with NPC ID and employee use until further notice.
• NPC campus/center front offices are open but we ask traffic be restricted to current students or those wishing to register for classes. The public should call into a campus/center location to get their questions answered. Find location phone numbers on our locations webpage by clicking on the image of that location.

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Update: March 19, 2020

View the following video that explains why everyone is taking such drastic steps to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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Update: March 18, 2020

To stay abreast of the latest developments regarding COVID-19 and college plans, please check this webpage often. We have already sent one detailed email to NPC students and employees about our plans moving forward. More details will be coming toward the end of this week as plans are worked out.

STUDENTS: if you have NOT gotten an email from NPC about COVID-19 plans from the college in your NPC student email, check your junk folder first. If you do not see a message from NPC, please send an email to Support.Center@npc.edu with your student email address so we can assure you receive future messages.

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Update: March 17, 2020

Dear Northland Pioneer College community,

NPC’s top priority is the health and safety of our students, employees, and community members.  With the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, we are taking proactive measures to reduce the risk of exposure by implementing college-wide social distancing practices.   We are also collaborating with state-wide and local officials on appropriate response plans as issues evolve throughout the spread of COVID-19.

Our Executive Team, in collaboration with our Learning and Student Services leadership, has decided to suspend ALL classes, college-wide, from March 23^rd through April 5^th.  NPC’s faculty and staff will use this two-week period to prepare to migrate as many course offerings as possible to an online or hybrid format.  We are committed to our community and to providing a quality education; and, will utilize these weeks to ensure that our student learning outcomes will not be compromised during this transition.

Following this announcement, we will contact our employees and students with more detailed information that pertains specifically to them. In addition, further information can be found on this webpage. We realize that employees, students, and community members have many questions, and we are diligently working to communicate as much as possible. Please continue to regularly check the website. 

Beyond the two week closure noted above, the College has also made the following decisions related to general college operations:

• Community events taking place at NPC sites are canceled through April 30^th.  All payments made for affected events will be refunded.
• All NPC completer events, including spring commencement, are on hold at this time.  We will provide more information on these events at a later time.
• Effective immediately, we ask that the public minimize its use of college facilities. Cosmetology salons, auto shops, and other classroom facilities are closed to the public until further notice.  College libraries are restricted to student and employee use until further notice.  This decision is in effect to protect the health and safety of the general public and reduce the risk of viral spread.

NPC’s leadership will continue to work diligently to keep our community informed and safe.  The current health crisis in the United States is evolving rapidly.  The College may need to change its current plans with little notice to respond to emerging events or at the direction of federal, state, or local governments.  Please do your part in this process by checking our website regularly and watching for updates from the College.

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness. The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure, fever, tiredness, cough and shortness of breath. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. Symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people can become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell. Those who are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness include older adults as well as people who have serious chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease, Diabetes or cancer.

You can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by:

• Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water or clean them with an alcohol-based hand rub.
• Maintain at least 6 foot distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Your hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses.
• Cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze, then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
• STAY HOME if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention.
• Keep up to date on the latest COVID-19 hotspots (cities or local areas where COVID-19 is spreading widely) and avoid traveling to those places. You have a higher chance of catching COVID-19 in one of these areas.

If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus, follow these steps to help prevent the disease from spreading.

• STAY HOME!: People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to isolate at home during their illness. You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care.
• Avoid Public Areas: Do not go to work, school, or public areas. Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.
• Stay Away From Others: As much as possible, you should stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw used tissues in a lined trash can. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or, if soap and water are not available, clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.