The Franklin College Task Force is actively monitoring the COVID-19 and the latest guidance from government and health authorities. Monitor this site often for current updates and information for the Franklin College community.
The safety and well-being of our campus community remains our top priory. We will share pertinent updates with you as needed. If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to the office of campus life at 317.738.8080.
Fortify Franklin Update – August 17, 2022 (PDF)
Return to Campus Plan (PDF)
Return to Campus Plan Summary Graphic (PDF)
Return to Athletics Policy (PDF)
Campus Updates
- Aug. 17, 2022 – REVISED COVID Information for 2022-23
- Aug. 5, 2022 – COVID Information for 2022-23
- Feb. 14, 2022 – Updated Masking Guidance
- Jan. 26, 2022 – Updates to Fortify Franklin and Spring 2022 Re-Entry
- Jan. 3, 2022 – Update to Fortify Franklin Policies
- Nov. 12, 2021 – Masks Required at Indoor Athletic Events
- Oct. 24, 2021 – Campus Masking Policy Update
- Aug. 19, 2021 – Updated Fortify Franklin Plan
- Aug. 12, 2021 – URGENT – Mask Policy Change
- July 8, 2021 – Fall Semester and COVID-19 Vaccination
- June 22, 2021 – Additional Information About Fall Semester Vaccine Status
- June 18, 2021 – Fall Semester and COVID-19 Vaccination
- March 5, 2021 – Spring Break Re-Entry Process
- Feb. 9, 2021 – Fortify Franklin Reminders
- Jan. 18, 2021 – Spring Semester Re-entry Testing Requirement
- Jan. 13, 2021 – Immersive Term Re-Entry Test Submission and Affirmation of Quarantine Form
- Dec. 17, 2020 – Re-entry Testing Requirement
- Nov. 20, 2020 – Virtual Instruction After Thanksgiving Break
- Nov. 19, 2020 – Free COVID-19 Testing Available on Campus
- Oct. 8, 2020 – Return to In-Person Instruction October 12, 2020
- Oct. 2, 2020 – COVID Response Oct. 5-9, 2020
- Oct. 2, 2020 – Fortify Franklin Update
- Sept. 23, 2020 – Fortify Franklin Survey
- Aug. 31, 2020 – Reporting COVID-19 Cases on Campus
- Aug. 19, 2020 – Cleaning and Disinfection Protocol
- Aug. 17, 2020 – Campus Clear Reporting App
- Aug. 13, 2020 – FW: Fortify Franklin / Return to Campus Plan – Protocol and Procedures for Co-Curricular and Greek Life
- Aug. 11, 2020 – Academic Dynamics of the Return to Campus Plan – Fortify Franklin
- Aug. 7, 2020 – Return to Campus Plan – Procedures for Residence Halls and Dining
- Aug.5, 2020 – Follow-up Plan Details
- Aug. 3, 2020 – Changes to Fall Scheduling
- Aug. 3, 2020 – Return to Campus Plan Announced by President Prather
- Aug. 3, 2020 – Return to Campus Plan (PDF)
- Aug. 3, 2020 – Return to Campus Plan Summary Graphic (PDF)
- July 28, 2020 – Immersive Term Study Away – Travel Cancelled
- July 27, 2020 – HCAC Fall Sports Announcement
- July 22, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
- July 13, 2020 – COVID-related academic accommodation request
- June 19 2020 – Update on Fall, 2020 Semester
- May 15, 2020 – 12:00 p.m. – Franklin College Prepares for Fall Semester
- May 4, 2020 – 11:30 a.m. – Information about retrieving student belongings from campus
- May 1, 2020 – Summer events canceled
- April 30, 2020 – 1:30 p.m. – COVID-19 Student Relief
- April 24, 2020 – 1:30 p.m. – Baccalaureate and Commencement
- April 23, 2020 – 5:00 p.m. – Account Adjustments for Resident Students
- April 15, 2020 – 1:45 p.m. – Update for Current Students about Returning to Campus, Refunds, Commencement, FC Cares
- April 7, 2020 – 3:30 p.m. – Alternative Grading Policy Option (at-a-glance flier)
- April 6, 2020 – 3:30 p.m. – Alternative Academic Standing Policy
- April 6, 2020 – 3:30 p.m. – Alternate Grading Option Policy
- March 27, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. – Franklin College schedule
- March 26, 2020 – 6:30 p.m. – Course grading policy this semester – an update
- March 24, 2020 – 3:30 p.m. – Additional Information Regarding Franklin College’s Response to COVID-19
- March 24, 2020 – 3:00 p.m. – Update Regarding Franklin College’s Response to COVID-19
- March 19, 2020 – 4:30 p.m. – Spring Athletics Seasoned Cancelled
- March 17, 2020 – noon – Marching Forward Together
- March 13, 2020 – 11:30 a.m. – Information on residence hall check-out process
- March 13, 2020 – 11:00 a.m. – Franklin College temporarily suspends in-person classes and activities
- March 12, 2020 – 8:57 p.m.
- March 12, 2020
- March 11, 2020
- March 7, 2020
- March 4, 2020
Rate of Vaccination
| Total Campus Community | 82.0% |
| Student Body | 79.4% |
| Faculty/Staff | 90.0% |
| Updates are made each Monday |
Campus COVID-19 Cases by Date
Franklin College is committed to protecting the health and safety of our campus community. Our Return to Campus Plan outlines the COVID-19 mitigation protocols and strategies we have developed to help avoid the spread of infection on our campus. As students, faculty and staff return for the start of fall semester, we realize our campus community may experience confirmed cases. This webpage will provide weekly updates on the status of those cases.
Due to privacy laws, the college is limited as to what information can be provided in relation to COVID-19. The chart below tracks the weekly updates and the total number of confirmed cases within our campus community to date. Weekly numbers may be updated retroactively to reflect confirmation of cases received subsequent to posting.
| Calendar Week | Confirmed New Cases | Total Positive Cases Reported Since August 2, 2021 |
| Aug. 2-8, 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug. 9-15, 2021 | 3 | 4 |
| Aug. 16-22, 2021 | 3 | 7 |
| Aug. 23-29, 2021 | 6 | 13 |
| Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2021 | 2 | 15 |
| Sept. 6-12, 2021 | 3 | 18 |
| Sept. 13-19, 2021 | 2 | 20 |
| Sept. 20-26, 2021 | 1 | 21 |
| Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2021 | 1 | 22 |
| Oct. 4-10, 2021 | 3 | 25 |
| Oct. 11-17, 2021 | 5 | 30 |
| Oct. 18-24, 2021 | 1 | 31 |
| Oct. 25-31, 2021 | 5 | 36 |
| Nov. 1-7, 2021 | 3 | 39 |
| Nov. 8-14, 2021 | 3 | 42 |
| Nov. 15-21, 2021 | 2 | 44 |
| Nov. 22-28, 2021 | 9 | 53 |
| Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2021 | 6 | 59 |
| Dec. 6-12, 2021 | 6 | 65 |
| Dec. 13-19, 2021 | 3 | 68 |
| Dec. 20-26, 2021 | 1 | 69 |
| Dec. 27, 2021 - Jan. 2, 2022 | 10 | 79 |
| Jan. 3-9, 2022 | 38 | 117 |
| Jan. 10-16, 2022 | 21 | 138 |
| Jan. 17-23, 2022 | 9 | 147 |
| Jan. 24-30, 2022 | 15 | 162 |
| Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 2022 | 10 | 172 |
| Feb. 7-13, 2022 | 8 | 180 |
| Feb. 14-20, 2022 | 2 | 182 |
| Feb. 21-27, 2022 | 0 | 182 |
| Feb. 28-March 6, 2022 | 0 | 182 |
| March 7-13, 2022 | 0 | 182 |
| March 14-20, 2022 | 1 | 183 |
| March 21-27, 2022 | 0 | 183 |
| March 28-April 3, 2022 | 2 | 185 |
| April 4-10, 2022 | 0 | 185 |
| April 11-17, 2022 | 1 | 186 |
| April 18-24, 2022 | 1 | 187 |
| April 25-May 1, 2022 | 1 | 188 |
| May 2-8, 2022 | 2 | 190 |
| May 9-15, 2022 | 4 | 194 |