Durham Tech closes campuses, remote instruction to begin March 30

Editor's Note: This news story has been updated to reflect the College's March 15 announcement to temporarily closing all campuses and locations in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Durham Technical Community College has closed all campuses and locations effective immediately, due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). All classes, including online classes, are canceled through March 29. Beginning March 30, the majority of in-person classes will shift to remote instruction.

The announcement followed new guidance and an executive order from the North Carolina Governor's Office.

Currently, no cases of the Coronavirus (CO-VID 19) have been identified on any of Durham Tech’s campuses.

The College will continue to monitor and evaluate the status of classes and operations and will announce an update prior to April 5.

"The health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and campus guests is our first and most important priority," said President Bill Ingram in a message to the Durham Tech community.

All College-sponsored, in-person events will be postponed, canceled, or virtualized for the remainder of the academic semester. At this time, Commencement is still scheduled for May 14.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Fever, cough, and shortness of breath are all symptoms of the Coronavirus. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please do not report to campus, and notify your instructor or supervisor and your health care provider.

The best form of prevention is to thoroughly wash your hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.

Durham Tech, with guidance from the Durham County Department of Public Health and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, is continuing to assess and provide updates as this situation progresses.

For more and to stay up-to-date on the College's status, visit durhamtech.edu/coronavirus.