The fall semester is just around the corner and we’d like to take this time to congratulate you on the next step of your journey. Despite COVID-19 we have been actively preparing for the return of some of our students in our best alignment with county and state health guidelines. Our institutions are taking very prudent steps to safeguard the health and safety of all faculty, staff, students and our local community.  We believe that CR and HSU will provide the best possible higher education experience for our students. 

The partnership between College of the Redwoods and Humboldt State University is powerful. Together, we make it possible for everyone in our community to pursue their higher-educational goals, be it two-years, four-years or beyond. 

Our mission, as educators, is to help all students, regardless of race, creed or circumstance to achieve their full potential. We know it has not been easy to get here – even the decision to enroll in college during this uncertain time is a leap of faith -- and we applaud our students’ resilience, perseverance, and their willingness to embark on a new adventure. We also know that, for some students, college may be the safest place for them right now, and we are happy that we can offer them some shelter from the storm.

We want to assure students that we are doing everything we can to make sure that they will be safe, supported, and successful on their educational journey. Although many things will look and feel differently from a “normal” school year, many things will remain the same – we are confident that students will still find camaraderie with their fellow students and intellectual rigor from their professors. Students will have access to the same supports and services as previous years and they will find many opportunities to explore their interests and cultivate a life-long passion for learning.

We believe that Humboldt County is a very special place, and whether you’re just arriving for the first time or have lived here all your life, we are honored that you will be with us this fall. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Keith Flamer, President and Superintendent, College of the Redwoods

Dr. Tom Jackson, President, Humboldt State University

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