July 9, 2021 3:50 a.m.

Umpqua Community College will fully reopen on Monday to offer face-to-face services for students and for those who wish to enroll.

Public Information Officer Tiffany Coleman said that face masks and physical distancing will no longer be required.

Coleman said this is the first time in 15 months that UCC has been able to openly welcome students and prospective students to campus. They will now be able to register for classes, visit career and academic advisors, meet with financial aid advisors, use the campus library and shop and pickup supplies at the campus store – all in-person.

UCC’s incoming president, Dr. Rachael Pokrandt said, “While we will be open to serve students, which is our primary focus right now, we still need to work toward full-service capacity so we can open the campus for venue bookings and community events”. She said the school is working diligently toward doing so as soon as possible.

Coleman said the campus will move toward a full opening and return to its more typical working conditions over the next few months. A decision was made to maintain the pre-planned summer programming that was established earlier this year, which means the UCC pool will only be open for swimming lessons.

A school release said the college is working on a plan to bring back everything from camps and concerts to weddings and wine tasting by September 1st. In the meantime, here is what campus visitors can expect:

*Face masks are no longer required. However, those who wish to continue wearing a mask are encouraged to do so.

*UCC strongly recommends face masks for those who are unvaccinated>

*UCC strongly recommends vaccination for all campus populations.

Fall term registration is underway. Classes start Monday September 27th. Summer operating hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.