Ivy Tech to close all buildings

Banners for the different fields of study hang in a hallway inside Poling Hall on the Ivy Tech campus in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Mike Wolanin | The Republic

Ivy Tech Community College announced that effective at 5 p.m. on Friday all of its buildings will be closed until further notice.

The college will continue to operate and deliver instruction wherever possible virtually as previously announced. With the closure of its buildings additional services to students will now also be provided virtually including advising, testing, financial aid and business office operations.

“As we continued to follow and learn more about the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic we made the decision to take further steps to lessen the risk for our faculty, staff, students and the communities we serve,” Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann said. “This was a difficult decision to make, but one that will continue to help keep our communities safe. We are committed to continuing to serve our students as the state’s Community College during these difficult times.

The college will be providing various ways for students to stay connected while it operates virtually .

Check www.ivytech.edu/covid-19 to find answers to frequently asked questions about the ongoing response to COVID-19 and for campus-specific e-mail addresses you can use to get assistance from. Virtual instruction is scheduled to begin March 23.