Information about the Campus Closure

A hard closure of campus continues through Sunday, May 12, 2024. 

Access to campus is restricted, and individuals are not permitted to enter or be on campus without prior authorization. Supervisors will email instructions for the Parking Kiosk check-in procedure to personnel who are authorized to access campus. Contact your supervisor with questions regarding access. Departments will coordinate a process for end-of-semester student check-out needs when necessary.

Commencement: The University will hold Commencement ceremonies at three off-campus locations on Saturday, May 11, 2024. They will take place concurrently in the Sapphire Palace at the Blue Lake Casino, the Eureka Theater, and the Eureka High School Auditorium. Each of the venues has the capacity to accommodate all of the registered graduates’ anticipated guests. For more information, please visit: commencement.humboldt.edu

Housing and Dining 

• Housing Access: Student residents are allowed to come and go from campus and access Dining facilities, and have been emailed details. Residents and authorized staff are permitted to be in the residence halls and dining facilities areas. Residence halls will remain open to residents and housing operations will remain the same through the end of the semester.
• Dining: The J, College Creek Marketplace, and the Cupboard will continue to operate during their regular business hours. Residents with meal plans will maintain access to these locations for their dining needs. Student residents should refer to the email that was sent to them. 
• Housing Move-out: Housing residents may continue to move out all day throughout next week. Residents have received instructions about the move-out process and questions can be directed to housing@humboldt.edu.

Technology Support

• Computer pickup: Information has been emailed to staff and faculty about a process for computer pick up to facilitate remote work.  
   
• Laptop Loaners for students: 
  • A limited number of loaner laptops are available for students who need to complete instructional related work.  
  • Students must schedule an appointment with the Information Technology Services department in advance by sending an email to help@humboldt.edu with the subject: Student Loaner Laptop Request, and including the following information: software needed, description of use, contact phone number and preferred pickup time (between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday)
  • ITS will respond with a specific time confirmation and meeting instructions.
  • Please bring your Humboldt ID, we cannot get you a laptop without it.

Health and Counseling Services: 

• Students: Student Health & Wellbeing Services is open for in-person or telehealth appointments during regular operating hours. Please email health@humboldt.edu for medical appointments or email humboldtcaps@humboldt.edu for counseling appointments. Patients with in-person appointments will be emailed details about accessing the building during the closure. TimelyCare is available 24/7 for both acute and scheduled medical and counseling sessions as well as health coaching and other resources.
   
• Employees: Staff or faculty seeking additional support may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, LifeMatters, offered through Empathia 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Testing Center: Limited Testing Center access for students taking finals will start Monday by appointment only from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Email testing@humboldt.edu to request an appointment and the check-in process through the Parking Kiosk will be communicated when you make your appointment. There will be a shuttle escort available to take students to and from the Testing Center. 

Mail and Package Pick Up: Shipping & Receiving remains open to receive freight and mail. Departments are asked to send a representative to pick up department-wide freight and mail. Call 707-826-3932 or come to the Shipping & Receiving building to the north of Facilities Management Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – noon, and 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. 

Check Pick Up: The Cashier's Office will operate out of The Campus Store (697 8th St., Arcata) on Thursday, May 9, and Friday, May 10, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. During these hours students and employees will be able to pick up paychecks, financial aid checks, reimbursement/refund checks, and cash advance checks as well as make payments on student or staff accounts. Photo ID is required at the time of pick up.

Book Return: Library books and textbook rentals can be returned at The Campus Store in Arcata Tuesday, May 7 through Friday, May 10  from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Events: On-campus events have been canceled through May 12. Off-campus events are still continuing as scheduled. 

Off-campus academic activities: Any activities such as academic internships or field placements that can be conducted safely off-campus can continue. Buses will continue pickups for field trips and other academic activities at G15. Trip leaders will contact students with details. 

Transportation Services: The bus stop at Library Circle is currently closed. Bus riders should use the bus stop at 14th and B Streets. To help direct riders, signage has been placed at LK Wood Blvd and Plaza Ave (Library Circle), and at the 14th and B Streets bus stop. 

A shuttle is available to take housing residents from College Creek to The J cafeteria. Email parking@humboldt.edu to make arrangements.