With the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, Northland Pioneer College is taking proactive measures to reduce the risk of exposure by implementing college-wide social distancing practices. The college is also collaborating with statewide and local officials on appropriate response plans as issues evolve throughout the spread of COVID-19. NPC has decided to suspend all classes, college-wide, from March 23 through April 5. 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. Further information can be found on the NPC webpage at npc.edu. 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. 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, the public is being asked to 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 risk of viral spread. 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.
