Dear Belmont College Community,

I sincerely hope that this message finds you and your loved ones safe and well. Our hearts go out to all those who are being impacted in any way by the COVID-19 pandemic.

While the world may look a bit different right now, we are hopeful that we will all be studying, working, and gathered together at Belmont College very soon. That being said, per President Trump and Governor DeWine’s orders, we have extended our building closure date. All campus building locations will remain closed until at least May 1, 2020 and classes will remain online for the time being.

Our faculty and staff have done a fantastic job of adapting, putting classes online, and continuing to support and meet the needs of our students. While this has been a stressful time for all of us, I thank them for their willingness to adjust to this new way of doing things. The same goes for our students. You are doing a tremendous job under difficult circumstances and we are so proud of you.

As a reminder, our Spring 2020 Commencement Ceremony, which was to be held on May 7 and May 8, 2020, has been postponed. This was a difficult decision, as we look forward to celebrating our graduate’s accomplishments. It is our plan that the ceremony will be held at a later, yet to be determined, date. In the meantime, graduates will still have their degrees conferred on May 8, and diplomas will be mailed 3-6 weeks after the end of the term.

We are here for you no matter what. While we might not be on campus together, please remember that you are not alone. I encourage you to stay connected and reach out to your advisors, faculty members, and each other for support. Please check your campus email and the college website regularly for further updates.

Again, thank you for your patience and willingness to adapt as we work to keep our community safe.

Sincerely,

Dr. Paul Gasparro

President