In response to the public health emergency related to COVID-19 and to ensure the well-being of the campus community, the community of Alamosa and the greater San Luis Valley, Adams State has made the decision to temporarily move all classes to its online course management system Blackboard for a period of two weeks (March 23 through April 3), immediately following Spring Break.

“The health and success of our community, on and off campus, is at the forefront of our decision making,” said Adams State President Cheryl D. Lovell. “Please know we have been actively contingency planning across our University for a range of operational scenarios. Our March 12 announcement about reducing the on-campus population is not a decision we took lightly, rather one we believe is prudent to keep all as safe as possible.

“Adams State University remains open and operational with appropriate measures to protect the health of the community.”

Adams State has no knowledge of any cases of COVID-19 associated with its residence halls or with the University. However, Adams State will do its part to avoid any unintended spread of the virus by taking the following immediate steps:

  • All classes will be delivered online via Blackboard beginning March 23 through April 3.
  • Additionally, all students are asked not to return to campus immediately after Spring Break and to meet academic requirements via Blackboard through April 3.
  • Students who receive approval to remain on campus will also receive instruction via Blackboard and must prepare for severely limited on-campus activities, services, and interactions, including limited housing and food service.

Additionally, the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference which Adams State belongs to has suspended all championship and non-championship spring sport competitions beginning Friday, March 13, until at least April 6.

The campus will remain open during this two-week period but will limit visitors to campus by suspending campus tours and visits beginning Spring Break week, Monday, March 16, through April 3. Adams State will also limit external events on campus beginning March. 16. At the present time, employees who are not symptomatic or who have not traveled to an at-risk area are expected to maintain their normal work routine.

The continuity of instruction for Adams State students is mission-critical for the University. In the coming days, we will be working through the many questions that will emerge from these immediate actions to provide additional guidance and clarity. Please see the FAQ related to this announcement Adams State Coronavirus COVID19 Resources.