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In an emergency, always call 9-1-1

Non-emergency, call Supervisor on call (406)447-6991

Our goal is to promote and maintain a safe and secure environment. If you see something, say something.

Subscribe to the Emergency Notification System to receive text message alerts in the event of a campus emergency.

Policies & Forms
Report an Incident
MUS Compliance Hotline
Policy 100.3 - Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy
- Policy 100.3 Appendix A
- Non-Discrimination Statement and Title IX Coordinator Notice
Student Code of Conduct
Information
AlcoholEdu - Sexual Assault Prevention - Transit
Community Resources
Accessibility Services
Harassment Information
Helena College Emergency Action Plan
Housing Information
Campus Security Report 2022
You have the power to stop coronavirus
The power to protect our campus community from coronavirus and flu lies with each and every one of us. Please practice the following hand-washing and respiratory hygiene habits to protect yourself and those around you:
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing. Clean your hands by washing them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%–95% alcohol immediately after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. Soap and water should be used if hands are visibly dirty. Stay home if you’re sick. We will work with you to make arrangements for missed exams and work.

Helena College 2021-2022

Helena College faculty, administrators, and staff have been focused working on plans for our 2020-2021 Academic Year. Details on our campus plan can be found here.

Helena College is committed to quality education and the academic progress of our students. We will continue to be flexible and adaptable to the challenges that arise under the COVID-19 pandemic. Decisions surrounding any changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with be guided by our top priority: the health and safety of our entire campus community. Details on COVID-19 and updates from the Montana University System can be found here.

Please use this page as your go to resource for the most up-to-date information on our campus as it relates to the COVID-1 pandemic. We will continue to update this page with important new information, further details, and campus communications as developments in our planning, directives, and the course of the COVID-19 pandemic occur.

Quick Campus Status:

Updated: 6/28/2021

All members of the Helena College Community should know the symptoms of COVID-19 and do a self-check prior to coming to one of our campuses. The CDC has a tool for self-checks that is available to the public.
All events must follow local Lewis & Clark County Public Health guidelines. Event organizers are also required to maintain seating charts and attendance records for their event, should this information be requested for contact tracing purposes.
Helena College will be back on both campuses for the Fall 2021 Semester.

Student Vaccination Incentives

Don't miss your shot for a chance to win! Helena College encourages all members of its campus community to get vaccinated against COVID‑19.

This Fall Semester, students can win prizes by getting vaccinated against COVID‑19. Beginning Wednesday, September 2, Helena College will hold weekly prize drawings for vaccinated students.

Prizes include Yeti coolers, gift cards, insulated growlers, and Hydro Flask coffee tumblers. One student will win the grand prize, a financial assistance incentive of $5,000. More information on prizes and eligibility can be found here.

Resources:

Financial Aid Information and Forms
Remote Learning Resources on Moodle
Library Learning Hub
Virtual Appointments with Helena College Tutors Available for Booking via Starfish(note:you can also contact your advisor by phone, Teams or email to make an appointment)
24/7 Online Tutoring with Smarthinking
Career Services
Virtual Advising Appointments via Starfish
Help via Live Online Chat with
- Admissions
- Financial Aid
- Registrar's Office
- IT
- General Information
- eLearning Support
- Library Learning Hub

FAQs:

COVID-19

Q: What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms. Please check the CDC’s Symptoms of Coronavirus page for the most up-to-date information.

Q: Where can I get tested for COVID-19 in Helena?

Please visit the Lewis & Clark County Public Health website for the latest recommendations on who should be tested for COVID-19 and information on where to find a testing center in Helena.

Q: What community resources are available to me during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Lewis & Clark County Public Health has a comprehensive list of community resources to help people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID FAQ Archive Spring 2021

General

Q: Is campus closed?

Both of Helena College’s campuses are open to faculty, staff, students, prospective students, and the community. To ensure you are able to meet with the person you need to, please email or call them in advance to schedule an appointment.

Q: What is Helena College’s guidance on face coverings?

Face coverings are required on Helena College’s campuses. The CDC continues to recommend wearing a mask in public indoor settings in areas of substantial or high community transmission, regardless of vaccination status.

Q: Is Helena College giving tours to prospective students?

Yes, please email admissions@helenacollege.edu or call 406-447-6900 to schedule an appointment to visit our campuses.

Academics

Q: What will classes be like this fall?

Helena College courses for the Fall 2021 Semester will be delivered both in-person and online, as well as a hybrid of in-person instruction with online components. This approach will give your instructors flexibility in delivery while making the best use of your time on campus.

Campus Store

Q: Where can I purchase books for my courses?

Helena College will not be carrying all of the required textbooks for classes in our Campus Store. Please visit our Campus Store page for more information.

Technology

Q: I don’t have access, or reliable access, to the internet. What resources are available to me?

Both of Helena College’s campuses have WiFi that is accessible to all students. Also, jetpack hotspots are available for two-week checkout in the Library Learning Hub. These will work everywhere you have cell phone coverage.

You might be eligible for COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funds to help pay for internet access. To learn more and find out if you are eligible, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 406-447-6916 or financialaid@helenacollege.edu.

Q: I don’t have a computer, or I have limited access to a computer. What resources are available to me?

There are computers available on both Helena College Campuses for student use. Laptops and iPads are available for two-week checkout in the Library Learning Hub.

You might be eligible for COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funds to help pay for a computer. Also, Financial Aid dollars can also be used to purchase a computer. To learn more and find out if you are eligible, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 406-447-6916 or financialaid@helenacollege.edu.

Q: Where on campus are computers available?

There is an open computer lab on the Donaldson Campus, in DON 118, that is open and available to students for use Monday-Friday from 7am-6pm. On the Donaldson Campus, computers are available for use in the Library Learning Hub, in DON139, and in DON140. On the Airport Campus, there are computers available for student use in the Airport Campus Library.

Q: I left my charger(s) at home. Where can I charge my laptop, iPad, or cellphone?

Chargers for a variety of devices are available for use in the Library Learning Hub and are also available for two-hour checkout.

Q: I need to scan and save my assignments and/or work. Are there scanners available on campus?

A scanner, printer, copier is available in the Library Learning Hub, as well as a highspeed book scanner.

Q: Is there other technology/equipment available to help me with my coursework?

Headsets and/or headphones are available for checkout from the Library Learning Hub reference desk in DON140. A coil binder and laminator are also available for you to use in the Library Learning Hub.

Q: I'm not sure how to navigate in Moodle or join a TEAMS meeting, who can help me?

Our eLearning Office is here to help you! Please email eLearning@helenacollege.edu for call 406-447-6364.

Archived FAQs from the Spring 2020 Semester can be found here.