Community Covid-19 Mitigation Guidelines

As we are all in community together, it is everyone’s responsibility to assist in ensuring that we remain free of COVID-19. All of our COVID guidelines and processes are motivated by CDC recommendations. Please refer to the latest CDC guidance, found here.

In order to mitigate the risks and spread of COVID-19, we have implemented new safety measures on campus. We ask that all community members follow the guidelines and best practices below.

Safety Measures for Residential Participants (anyone staying overnight) » You must get a COVID test 72 hours prior to arrival at Ox-Bow, and submit proof of a negative result to the Campus Director before traveling to campus. » We recommend that you isolate/quarantine for 14 days prior to arrival on

campus. » You will receive a questionnaire, to be filled out 48 hours prior to arrival on campus, confirming that you have not been exposed to COVID-19 and are not currently experiencing any symptoms.

Best Practices when Traveling to Ox-Bow Please note that all students are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from campus. » Drive, using a personal or rented vehicle if possible. Enterprise, Avis, Hertz, and Budget all have locations in Holland, Michigan, an approximately 20-minute drive from campus. Check with the individual agency to see if they accept vehicle drop-offs. Ox-Bow will coordinate pickup from the rental drop-off point for residential students only. » If using public transportation, use Amtrak. Ox-Bow will coordinate pickup from the train station for residential students only. » Wear cloth face coverings/ masks while traveling. General Community Guidelines » Cloth face coverings/masks are required indoors and encouraged at all times. Specifically, you are required to wear a cloth face covering/mask in the following situations: » Whenever you are inside a building. » When engaging in programming. » When working in the studios (both indoor and open air). » Outdoors whenever you are within 6 feet of another person. » Practice proper handwashing. » Socially distance, staying at least 6 feet apart from others, whenever possible. Properly cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.