⚠️ COVID-19 Updates for OJC Campus
Otero Junior College has been making logistical decisions about the Spring Semester and how they will move forward in the wake of COVID-19. Some of these recovery plans are similar to how the Fall Semester was presented with different levels of restrictions based on COVID levels.
Dr. Alvarez, OJC president, explains, “We are balancing all of the guidelines from a multitude of agencies that are being expected of us in order to ensure the health and safety of our employees and students. Our goal is to continue providing a rigorous, high quality education while offering more choices to our students as to delivery method. I am cautiously optimistic that we might be able to provide more face-to-face options as the semester progresses.”
Red Level Status Models:
Orange Level (or Less) Status Models:
Athletics and Residence Halls:
Note: In all levels, students will receive health screenings when they enter classrooms and buildings, including temperature checks. All students and employees are required to wear face coverings to class and in the buildings. Faculty will continue disinfecting classrooms after each class. All faculty members have a basket with hand sanitizer, masks, a thermometer, wristbands (to indicate that students have been checked), and sanitizing wipes.
Staff are working on campus at a very limited rate; offices are asking employees to alternate days and limit hours on campus. The Physical Plant staff continues to come in daily and have been the backbone for keeping the campus running.
To view OJC’s Spring 2021 Return to Campus Plan visit this link: Spring 2021 Return to Campus Plan.
To see a full list of frequently asked questions about Spring Semester, go to this link: FAQs or type in Frequently Asked Questions in the search bar above.
Spring Semester at OJC will begin on Jan. 11. With many options, such as in-person, options for hybrid, hybrid-remote, live-streaming or full online learning for those who wish to remain at home to study, now is a great time to enroll. To apply for admission, visit the OJC Website. The OJC campus will be closed from Dec. 25 through Jan 4 for the holiday break. If you need to speak with an advisor please be aware of this closure.