The Louisiana Community and Technical College System and its 12 member colleges' highest priority is to protect the health and well-being of all members of our campus communities. The past several months has been a tremendous challenge. We recognize our students' and employees' commitment in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic. We appreciate your efforts to overcome these challenges. By working to limit traffic and activity on our campuses, we can help to mitigate the spread of the virus. 

Based on the science and data over the past nine months, there will be adjustments to how LCTCS colleges operate for the Spring 2021 semester and until such time it is safe to resume regular operations.

• Colleges will start the Spring 2021 semester exclusively with online and virtual instruction based on the college's current academic calendar. 
• In-person class meetings will not begin until Monday, February 1, 2021, at the earliest. Students should contact their instructor for exact scheduling. These classes include technical hands-on courses and essential personnel training programs and will follow all Center for Disease Control and Louisiana Department of Health protocols.
• If you are enrolled in a technical program, please see your teacher on the first scheduled day of class to receive a syllabus and discuss plans for the next three weeks
• The health and safety of our students and staff is our top priority. For this reason, any student or employee planning to return to campus on or after Monday, February 1, 2021 is encouraged to take a COVID-19 test. 
• Students and employees taking classes virtually or working completely remotely are also encouraged to be tested. A list of COVID testing sites can be found at the following link: https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/3934.
• Before Monday, February 1, 2021, Louisiana Delta Community College campuses are currently open and will remain open to ensure resources remain available.

1. LDCC tutors: Check with your instructor for English and Math on tutoring availability and if it will be all online or some in-person.
2. FREE Online tutoring 2 p.m. –midnight http://homeworkla.org/
3. Computer labs at all campuses will be open to students currently enrolled for students who need internet access or computer access. Campuses will operate with social distancing guidelines so availability could be limited due to space.
4. Campuses will remain open and staffed to provide normally available services (financial aid, library, bookstore (Monroe campus), counseling, Bursar, Veterans Upward Bound, etc.) Campus hours are Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 p.m.
5. Faculty will be available in-person and/or virtually.  Please check with each individual instructor regarding his/her availability
6. HiSet testing will be conducted.  Please visit the Center for Adult Ed. for more information. They can also be reached by calling 318-345-9440.

As we continue working with state officials operational updates will be provided as necessary.

The Louisiana Community and Technical College System and its 12 member colleges' highest priority is to protect the health and well-being of all members of our campus communities. The past several months has been a tremendous challenge. We recognize our students' and employees' commitment in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic. We appreciate your efforts to overcome these challenges. By working to limit traffic and activity on our campuses, we can help mitigate the virus's spread.

Based on the science and data over the past nine months, there will be adjustments to how LCTCS colleges operate for the Spring 2021 semester and until such time it is safe to resume regular operations.

• Louisiana Delta Community College will start the Spring 2021 semester, as scheduled, on Monday, January 11, 2021, but all classes will start the semester exclusively with online and virtual instruction. 
• In-person class meetings will not begin until Monday, February 1, 2021, at the earliest. Students should contact their instructor for exact scheduling. These classes include technical hands-on courses and essential personnel training programs and will follow all Center for Disease Control and Louisiana Department of Health protocols.
• The health and safety of our students and staff is our top priority. For this reason,  students or employees planning to return to campus on or after Monday, February 1, 2021 are encouraged to take a COVID-19 test. 
• Students and employees taking classes virtually or working completely remotely are also encouraged to be tested. A list of COVID testing sites can be found at the following link: https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/3934.
• Before Monday, February 1, 2021, Louisiana Delta Community College campuses are currently open and will remain open to ensure students' resources remain available. Students have been reminded of the following resources.

1. LDCC tutors: Check with your instructor for English and Math on tutoring availability and delivery options
2. FREE Online tutoring 2pm –midnight via http://homeworkla.org/
3. Computer labs at all campuses will be open to students currently enrolled for students who need internet access or computer access. Campuses will operate with social distancing guidelines, so availability could be limited due to space. Campus hours are Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 p.m.
4. Campuses will remain open and staffed to provide normally available services (financial aid, library, bookstore (Monroe campus), counseling, Bursar, Veterans Upward Bound, etc.)
5. Faculty will be available virtually(phone, email, videoconference) and/or in-person based upon their posted office hours.  Please check with each individual instructor regarding his/her availability and preferred method of contact
6. HiSet testing will be conducted.  Please visit the Center for Adult Ed. for more information. They can also be reached by calling 318-345-9440.

As we continue working with state officials, operational updates will be provided as necessary.