Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Global KCC Kankakee Community College CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE KCC is open Students must follow the vaccination policy—or test weekly FREE COVID-19 testing is available All college services are available. Please understand that because of the changing nature of COVID-19 and Illinois’ Reopening Plan, this information may change without notice. If you don’t see what you are looking for—or would like more information—please contact us. Vaccination policy / Free class for vaccinated students KCC complies with Gov. Pritzker's vaccine and mask requirements, first announced on Aug. 26, 2021. It applies to those who are inside a college facility for more than 15 minutes at least once a week on a regular basis, including students and employees. The FAQ page has a special section dedicated to questions about the vaccination policy. If you are already vaccinated, complete KCC’s verification form online. This is a one-time verification. Vaccination Verification Form If you are not already vaccinated, consider making plans to receive the first dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series or a single-dose vaccination. Second doses of the vaccine must be received within 30 days after the first dose. Most KCC students who are vaccinated qualify for a free class from KCC. This is up to $495 which will be a credit on your account. Read all details here. Weekly COVID-19 tests If you have not received a COVID-19 vaccine, you must be tested for COVID-19 once per week in order to visit a KCC facility. If you do not do a COVID-19 test at KCC, you are still required to get tested elsewhere. The deadline to submit results is 11:59 p.m. each Saturday. The college has implemented testing through Chicago Loop Medical. This 1 min. 16 sec. video shows the process. Walk-ins are welcome, and appointments are recommended as well. Make appointments and access your results through Loop Medical Center’s secure and HIPPA-approved Web portal. You are NOT required to submit a credit card or have insurance/proof of insurance to test at KCC. Weekly tests are offered at the KCC Riverfront Campus and South Extension Center as a convenience to students. There is no charge. Hours at the Riverfront Campus (Cavalier Room): Mondays: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Tuesdays: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.; and Wednesdays: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hours at the South Extension Center in Watseka are Tuesdays: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The test is a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test. When you complete the weekly test at KCC, the results are automatically shared with KCC. You do have to upload your results weekly if you get a COVID-19 test from another provider. COVID-19 Testing for Students Masks, daily certification, basics of visiting the college KCC's opening status and guidelines consider federal, state, and local directives. The college also follows Illinois Community College Board and Restore Illinois guidelines. Before every visit to the college—or upon entering a college building—students should complete a self-assessment daily. The self-assessment is at certify.kcc.edu. Masks are required in indoor public spaces for everyone, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. Maintain social distancing while utilizing services and common areas at the college. Follow all instructions on posted signage and from staff. Classes are offered in-person, online and a hybrid (some online, some in-person). The class schedule has details on how the class is being offered. College facilities are open. There is free wi-fi throughout the college. Students can use KCC's Library or any other appropriate college space to take part in online classes, or to study—even if the course is not being held in-person. Deep cleaning and disinfecting of frequently used and “high touch” spaces continues at all facilities. Specific departments/areas All college services are available online and/or in-person. Advisement/registration: Registration is online and through in-person appointments. New and returning students can phone 815-802-8500 (Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and an advisor will call back within two business days; or submit the Advising Call Request Form. Returning students can make an in-person appointment for a specific day or time. General questions can be emailed to advising@kcc.edu, or use the chat feature on the website during normal business hours. The Hammes Bookstore and the Accounting Office are open. For the Financial Aid counter, appointments are suggested, especially for those who are filing a FAFSA or who need assistance with loan documents. Walk-ins are also accepted. The Adult Education/GED program is accepting new students. Phone 815-802-8300 or complete the online application. Continuing Education and Career Services is offering workshops and seminars in person, as live webinars and online. The Fitness Center and athletic programs are open with adherence to Illinois guidelines. View the Fitness Center page for any changes to normal service. Food service summer hours are 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Thursday. www.kcc.edu Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest LinkedIn Kankakee Community College 100 College Drive Kankakee, IL 60901 815-802-8100 © 2021 Kankakee Community College