Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Circumstances surrounding the virus are rapidly evolving and appropriate precautions, planning and communication are essential. This webpage is designed to aggregate resources related to COVID-19 for members of the Culver Academies community.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Will there be an in-person Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020?
- What is the status of Culver’s upcoming on-campus events?
- What are you doing to keep my child safe while at Culver Academies?
- Can I attend sporting events when our teams play off campus? What safety precautions am I expected to take when visiting with my son or daughter after a sporting event?
- Will food deliveries be allowed this year?
Will there be an in-person Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020?
What is the status of Culver’s upcoming on-campus events?
What are you doing to keep my child safe while at Culver Academies?
Can I attend sporting events when our teams play off campus? What safety precautions am I expected to take when visiting with my son or daughter after a sporting event?
Will food deliveries be allowed this year?
- How often will my child be tested for the COVID-19 virus?
- Why will my child’s cell phone be collected at night?
- Can I take my child off campus on permit, PONL, or weekend leave after the first six weeks?
- Will students be eating in the Dining Hall?
- Can I come to campus to visit my child or attend ceremonies and sporting events?
- What if my child tests positive for COVID-19?
- What if my child is exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19?
- Will a child who is quarantined still have class?
- What if my child gets really sick?
- Under what conditions will the campus be closed again?
How often will my child be tested for the COVID-19 virus?
Why will my child’s cell phone be collected at night?
Can I take my child off campus on permit, PONL, or weekend leave after the first six weeks?
Will students be eating in the Dining Hall?
Can I come to campus to visit my child or attend ceremonies and sporting events?
What if my child tests positive for COVID-19?
What if my child is exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19?
Will a child who is quarantined still have class?
What if my child gets really sick?
Under what conditions will the campus be closed again?
International Students
- What support is offered international students in different time zones?
- I am having difficulty acquiring a visa and transportation for my student. Will online education be available for my student if they are unable to arrive to Culver?
- Will my student have to quarantine upon arrival to the United States?
- Does my student need a stateside point of contact?
- Does the insurance purchased at school cover for international students' pandemic treatment?
- Will my family receive room and board reimbursement if my student is unable to start school on time based on transportation and visa challenges?
- If the campus is closed again, what will the arrangements for international students look like?
- What can I do if I have additional questions?
What support is offered international students in different time zones?
I am having difficulty acquiring a visa and transportation for my student. Will online education be available for my student if they are unable to arrive to Culver?
Will my student have to quarantine upon arrival to the United States?
Does my student need a stateside point of contact?
Does the insurance purchased at school cover for international students' pandemic treatment?
Will my family receive room and board reimbursement if my student is unable to start school on time based on transportation and visa challenges?
If the campus is closed again, what will the arrangements for international students look like?
What can I do if I have additional questions?
Health & Wellness
Summer Schools and Camps
- How does this affect First Classmen and Gold C’s who were scheduled to graduate in the summer of 2020?
- If I received a financial aid award for 2020, will my award be the same for 2021?
- Will there be a Junior Woodcraft in the summer of 2021?
How does this affect First Classmen and Gold C’s who were scheduled to graduate in the summer of 2020?
If I received a financial aid award for 2020, will my award be the same for 2021?
Will there be a Junior Woodcraft in the summer of 2021?
Messages To The Community
Dr. Doug Bird '90 |
Dr. Doug Bird '90 |
Dr. Doug Bird '90 |
Dr. Doug Bird '90 |
Dr. Doug Bird '90 |
Additional Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak WHO Main Page
- WHO COVID-19 Advice for the Public
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Daily Situation Reports
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)