Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Students

Resources for Students

'Shot of a Lifetime' Scholarships

Twenty Lower Columbia College students will be selected to receive $500 vaccine incentive scholarships as part of a vaccine incentive program funded by the state of Washington.

LCC will award scholarships to 20 students whose names are randomly drawn and who can show they’ve received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by July 22. 

Eligible students must have completed at least six credit hours during spring quarter 2021 and intend to take classes this fall, winter or spring. Winners must verify that they have lived in Washington state for at least 30 days and received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Students who qualify will automatically be entered. You do not need to contact the College to be included in the drawing.

Names will be randomly selected on July 22, and winners contacted by the College during the week of July 26.

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Support for those feeling stressed: Washington Listens

Washington Listens helps people manage stress and anxiety they may be experiencing because of COVID-19. If you or anyone you know is having difficulties managing stress, call the Washington Listens support line at 1-833-681-0211. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. TTY and language access services are available by using 7-1-1 or their preferred method. Resources and self-help tips are available on walistens.org.

More Information & Updates for Students

• Internet Essentials (by Comcast) is offering 60 days free Internet service for income eligible households
• Read Vice President of Students Sue Orchard's March 13, 2020 letter to students
• Read Director of Environmental Health & Safety Janel Skreen's March 13, 2020 notice to students
• Read VP of Effectiveness & College Relations Wendy Hall's message to students about extended dates and deadlines
• Read Director of Environmental Health & Safety Janel Skreen's March 19, 2020 notice to students
• Read Director of Environmental Health & Safety Janel Skreen's March 21, 2020 message to campus
• Read President Bailey's March 23, 2020 campus update
• Read President Bailey's March 24, 2020 campus update
• Read President Bailey's April 3, 2020 message to campus
• Read Director of Environmental Health & Safety Janel Skreen's April 9, 2020 campus safety message
• Read President Bailey's April 15, 2020 campus message about emergency funds and the start of spring quarter
• Read President Bailey's April 29, 2020 message to students about financial aid and emergency resources
• Read President Bailey's April 30, 2020 financial aid update
• Read President Bailey's May 1, 2020 update about the 'Stay at Home' order
• Read President Bailey's May 3, 2020 update about extension and the 'Stay at Home" order and which classes will resume on May 5, 2020
• Read FAQs from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) re: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund and Emergency Financial Aid Grants under the CARES Act
• Read August 3, 2020 update on contact tracing scams and how to avoid them
• Read VP of Administrative Services August 24 notification re: LCC employee tests positive for COVID-19
• Read Director of Environmental Health & Safety's September 16 campus message about wearing face coverings
• Read President Bailey's September 21, 2020 update about LCC's status for winter quarter
• Read VP of Administrative Services November 16, 2020 notification re: LCC employee tests positive for COVID-19
• Read VP of Administrative Services November 19, 2020 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
• Read VP of Administrative Services November 23, 2020 message re: Thanksgiving travel advisory
• Read VP of Administrative Services November 27, 2020 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
• Read VP of Administrative Services December 4, 2020 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
• Read VP of Administrative Services December 8, 2020 campus update
• Read VP of Administrative Services January 2, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
• Read VP of Administrative Services January 8, 2021 notification re: employee and student test positive for COVID-19
• Read VP of Administrative Services January 13, 2021 notification re: two students test positive for COVID-19
• Read VP of Administrative Services January 15, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
• Read VP of Administrative Services January 22, 2021 update re: COVID-19 vaccine information
• Read VP of Administrative Services January 27, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
• Read VP of Administrative Services February 3, 2021 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
• Read VP of Administrative Services February 10, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
• Read VP of Administrative Services February 11, 2021 notification re: employee and student test positive for COVID-19
• Read VP of Administrative Services March 22, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
• Read VP of Administrative Services April 16, 2021 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
• Read VP of Administrative Services June 11, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
• Read VP of Administrative Services July 8, 2021 campus COVID-19 update

See also: Academic Calendar

Contact Safety & Security

The Safety & Security Office is located in the Student Center on the first floor (main lobby). To reach a campus security office call 2911 from a campus phone or (360) 442-2911 from any other phone.

Director of Environmental Health & Safety

  Janel Skreen
  Health & Science Building Room 324
  (360) 442-2273
  jskreen@lowercolumbia.edu

Vice President of Administration

  Nolan Wheeler
  Administration Building, Rm 203
  (360) 442-2200
  nwheeler@lowercolumbia.edu