Colleges Consider Canceling In-Person Classes For Fall Semester

Universities are planning for the fall semester amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Boston University has a recovery plan that includes remote learning if in-person classes are deemed unsafe. Other universities like Harvard, Oregon State, and the University of Arizona are also considering similar plans. Health experts suggest that colleges should prepare for various scenarios, including the continuation of social distancing until a vaccine is available.

What is Boston University's plan for the fall semester if the coronavirus continues to spread?

• To continue with in-person classes as usual

• To cancel the semester entirely

• To implement remote learning protocols

• To move all classes to the summer

When might in-person classes resume if they are delayed?

• January 2021

• March 2021

• February 2021

• December 2020

Which universities are considering plans for a delayed fall semester?

• Boston University, University of Texas, Harvard University, Oregon State University

• Oregon State University, University of California, Yale University, University of Arizona

• Harvard University, MIT, Stanford University, University of Arizona

• Boston University, Harvard University, Oregon State University, University of Arizona

What do health experts suggest colleges should prepare for?

• A variety of different scenarios

• Immediate return to normalcy

• Only online classes

• A single scenario of complete reopening

Until when might social distancing measures need to continue, according to researchers?

• Until a vaccine is available

• Until herd immunity is achieved

• Until the end of 2020

• Until the summer of 2021