Parents & Families

Thanksgiving Protocol 

Please note that all students will be tested the week following their return to campus, between December 2-4, so we can continue to keep the campus safe. 

All classes in all formats will be conducted online until we receive the test results.

If You're Picking up Your Student for Thanksgiving
Parents coming to campus on November 19 and 20 will find it to be a simple process. Rather than requesting to be put on an approved list in advance, simply stop at any entrance and let the security personnel know you are a parent/family picking up your student. They will permit you to enter campus. Please wear your mask or face covering at all times while on campus.
 
If Your Student is Staying on Campus over Thanksgiving
Normally the residence halls and Dining Commons are closed during Thanksgiving break. However, this year they will remain open.

COVID-19
Westmont is one of the few colleges in the country to repopulate successfully this fall. Westmont students have done great job being responsible for themselves and loving one another through their careful behaviors.

Here are some other helpful things to know:

• Westmont has had very low rates of COVID positive cases. Check out our dashboard.
• Westmont is rigorous with testing and contact tracing.
• Faculty will provide remote instruction the first week back on campus after Thanksgiving as well as after Christmas break to allow time for testing and results.
• Westmont's size allows us to quarantine, isolate and care for students who have suspected contact with someone who has or is suspected of being COVID positive. 
• If a family is uncomfortable with a student going home for Thanksgiving, they can stay on campus. 
• Please check this page regularly for important updates.