This is a temporary shift that will allow us to calmly assess the situation as it evolves. This decision is effective with the close of business today, January 10, 2022. In order to do our part to help stop the spread of the Omicron variant while maintaining our usual high level of student service, we have decided to temporarily move University operations, onsite classes, advising, student financial services, Library access, the Learning Commons, and events to an online format through Monday, Feb. Please check for updates and other information related to the University’s response. Should you have any additional questions or concerns about the shift to virtual courses, please contact will continue to monitor regularly and make any necessary modifications as needed with a focus on providing a safe environment for our University community. To help with questions, FAQs have been developed and are available on this page. This is a temporary shift that will allow us to continue to assess the situation as it evolves. In order to do our part to help stop the spread of the Omicron variant while maintaining our usual high level of student service, we are extending the temporary move of University operations, onsite classes, advising, student financial services, Library access, the Learning Commons, and events to an online format through Sunday, March 6 with onsite classes and support services resuming the week of Monday, March 7.

Further, any individual experiencing symptoms of COVID or illness, are encouraged to stay home and utilize the University’s virtual services. We will continue to monitor regularly and make any modifications as needed with a focus on providing a safe environment for our University community. However, students, employees and visitors to campus may wear face coverings if desired.

As a result of the significant decrease in Omicron cases and in adherence to health experts, the University will no longer require face coverings while on campus. The University will resume regular on-site operations on Monday, March 7, 2022. The following provides a chronological compilation of COVID-19 student-focused updates. With the goal of keeping our students informed of new updates in a timely manner, decisions resulting from the University’s response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic have been communicated to students through email, the website, and on social media.

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