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Ã山ǿ¼é's Fall 2020 Semester

Published: 11 May 2020

Ã山ǿ¼é, like universities worldwide, has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. During these past months of uncertainty, Ã山ǿ¼é academic leadership and teaching staff have been fully dedicated to developing robust and high-quality programs and courses that will offer the needed flexibility to all its students during the Fall 2020 semester, with the objective of ensuring the least possible disruption to their educational experiences.ÌýÌý

As a result of these tireless efforts, Ã山ǿ¼é’s Fall semester will start as scheduled, with the University committed to delivering the exciting, high quality, equitable  educational experience for which Ã山ǿ¼é is known. To allow Ã山ǿ¼é students to begin, or continue, their academic path no matter where they are, Fall 2020 courses will be offered primarily through remote delivery platforms.Ìý

In addition to academic excellence, the University is committed to providing the opportunities for extracurricular engagement that are hallmarks of the Ã山ǿ¼é experience. The Fall 2020 semester will give newly admitted and returning Ã山ǿ¼é undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to connect with extraordinary classmates, learn from world-renowned experts, and exchange with other curious, and brilliant minds from all around the world.Ìý

As the situation evolves, and as public health restrictions on social gathering are lifted, the University will examine possibilities for on-campus student life and learning activities, which will respect careful safety protocols. These may include activities such as small classroom-based seminars, conferences, tutorials, workshops, or reading groups as well as various campus life and engagement activities. Keeping health and safety as its primary consideration, the University will aim to replicate virtually these activities to allow maximum participation by all.ÌýÌý

The coming Fall term may be different than in years past. Nonetheless, students and their families can be assured the University is planning for robust and high-quality teaching. It will be Ã山ǿ¼é just the same, with all of the academic excellence and strength of community for which the University is known. Ã山ǿ¼é is looking forward to welcoming all newly admitted and returning undergraduate and graduate students this Fall.Ìý


More information on the fall semester is available in the Coronavirus FAQs
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