India Campus Coronavirus Updates


Beginning August 5, the New Delhi campus will reopen at a limited capacity. Safety measures such as wearing a mask, frequently sanitizing hands and maintaining social distancing will be applicable at all times. Please contact the campus at eduindia@gia.edu or dial 1 800 419 9914 (within India only) if you have any questions.

The Mumbai campus and classrooms in Surat do not currently have a set date for resuming instruction. The safety of students, instructors and staff is very important to GIA and we are closely monitoring the situation. The campus will open when state and local government restrictions are lifted. Upon reopening, the campus will carefully follow the health and safety regulations required by local health officials.

Programs and Courses

  • Schedules: Please confirm all course dates with the campus prior to submitting your application.
  • Applications

What You Can Do to Keep Yourself and Others Safe

  • If you feel sick or have any COVID-19 symptoms in the morning, please do not come to school and notify the school administration immediately. Symptoms include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea.
  • Follow the guidelines provided by the school. 

WHAT TO EXPECT ONCE ON-CAMPUS INSTRUCTION RESUMES

Final reopening guidelines are not yet available from state and local health officials so we can not yet provide the full list of safety protocols and precautions. However, here is a list of what students can likely expect once on-campus instruction resumes:

  • Your temperature will be taken at the entrance to the school. Individuals with elevated temperatures will not be allowed to enter school premises. 
  • Attend a mandatory safety orientation before starting class. 
  • Staff and students will be required to wear masks and gloves at all times when on campus and handling equipment or gemstones. 
  • Hand sanitizer will be readily available in many locations. 
  • Maintain proper social distancing of at least 1 meter from another person whenever possible. 
  • Bring your own food containers, cups and cutlery and remove from premises daily.
  • Food from nearby outside vendors will not be allowed. It is recommended to bring your food from home. No food or tea vendors will be on campus during student hours. 

What the School is Doing

  • Plexiglass screens will be installed in the reception area. 
  • Hand sanitizer is available at the school entrance, in classrooms and other common areas. 
  • Classrooms and common areas are operating at a reduced capacity to enable increased social distancing. Social distancing reminders and indicators will be present. Break times will be staggered.
  • Classrooms and common areas will be cleaned and disinfected daily. Particular attention will be paid to frequently touched or handled items in common areas and classrooms. 
  • Instructors and staff have been trained on proper safety procedures and are required to wear face coverings or face shields and gloves. 

Contact Information

For more detailed information about campus safety procedures or other questions, please contact the campus at eduindia@gia.edu or call +91 22 4085 1595.