With a new semester upon us, COVID-19 continues to impose persistent and formidable obstacles for any campus return this spring. In response, we draw on the confidence that comes from our shared commitment this past year. We adapt. Support one another. Persevere in our singular CMC way.

Recently, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health indicated that, based on the high local rate of transmission, they have no immediate plans to allow for residential campus returns in March, as we hoped. Despite statewide safer at home orders being eased in late January, the County continues to be in a dire situation.

As we learn and work with one another virtually, we look ahead to so many possibilities in this special new year, including the countdown to the College’s 75th Anniversary. Expanded opportunities for strong academic and community engagement. Creative ways to reinforce community, purpose, and play in our student life offerings. Powerful learning through another set of outstanding programs.

We will continue to monitor local health conditions, as we are ready to return. Throughout the fall, we built even stronger health and safety capabilities into our CMC Returns campus plan, including reduced density, twice-a-week testing, prompt results, on-site medical support, and the CMC student agreement to ensure compliance with public safety protocols. We are optimistically tracking the accelerated availability of both vaccines and rapid testing and their impact on our ability to bring students back to campus.

To stay current, please continue to check in with this site and email us any of your questions. Explore the pages below to learn more about our spring academic calendar, redesigned courses and collaborations, expanded opportunities for student engagement, faculty and staff support, and comprehensive health protocols.

Thank you for your shared commitment to our enduring mission.

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