Kishwaukee College is committed to providing the necessary tools and resources needed for students and staff to be successful and safe online and on campus.
As of July 13, 2022, Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order has been amended. Higher education personnel and students who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer require weekly surveillance testing. Furthermore, faculty, students and staff no longer must submit proof of vaccination.
As of August 11, 2022, the CDC updated the following:
Masking is optional on the College campus.
View communications to faculty, staff and students regarding COVID-19 updates to College operations.
Kishwaukee College has received COVID-19 relief money from the federal and state governments. Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) include CARES; GEERS; CRRSSA; and American Rescue Plan.
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as the variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and monkeypox is rarely fatal.
For more information on prevention, symptoms, treatments and vaccination, visit the CDC website.
Kishwaukee College will host an open house for Career and Technology programs from 5-7 pm Wednesday, April 5, at Kish in the Caukin Building. The CTE Open House will allow prospective students to view Kish’s state-of-the-art labs and equipment and network with instructors and area employers.
Read MoreThe Kishwaukee College Foundation awarded $123,461 in program enhancement funds to Kishwaukee College departments for the 2022-2023 academic year. Funds support various needs, including educational support for instructors, new equipment, and testing services for students.
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