Amid the coronavirus pandemic, 5C students and their student governments are advocating for new grading policies they say promote equity.
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Scripps College postpones 2020 commencement
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Scripps College announced it is postponing its 2020 commencement ceremony.
Scripps revokes some summer 2020 internship grants due to pandemic
Based on college travel restrictions, Scripps is revoking grant funding for some summer internships. Other 5Cs took more minor steps.
Claremont Colleges unveil new telehealth service
The Claremont Colleges unveiled a new telehealth option to supplement the limited services of Student Health Services and Monsour Counseling.
Scripps waives standardized testing requirement
Scripps College will drop SAT and ACT requirements for all applicants, becoming the second 5C to adopt a test-optional admission policy.
Campus facilities shut down as students evacuate
On-campus 5C amenities, like dining halls and gyms, are beginning to shut down or restrict their services following the coronavirus pandemic.
As Claremont Colleges clear campuses, students watch semester disappear
With the threat of coronavirus bearing down, 5C students saw their semesters on campus cut short as administrators asked them to leave.
As 5Cs send students away, some grapple with where to go
The 5Cs ordered students to leave campus Wednesday due to the COVID-19 pandemic, causing concern among international and low-income students.
Students and faculty brace for transition to online classes
5C classes will take place through the video conferencing platform Zoom, and continue to utilize Sakai, following spring break.
Colleges draft policies to meet students’ financial concerns as COVID-19 spreads
The 5Cs are sending students home and moving classes online, and many students have been left wondering about housing and financial issues.