UNC-Chapel Hill Moves Undergraduates To Remote Learning

The university has shifted to remote learning for undergraduates due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, with the positivity rate increasing from 2.8% to 13.6%. Currently, 177 students are in isolation and 349 in quarantine, despite residence halls operating below 60% capacity. The university expects some students to return home to reduce campus density and offers penalty-free cancellations for the fall semester.

What prompted the university to switch to remote learning for undergraduates?

• A natural disaster

• A faculty strike

• A rise in COVID-19 cases

• A decrease in student enrollment

What was the increase in the university's COVID-19 positivity rate?

• From 1.5% to 10.2%

• From 2.8% to 13.6%

• From 4.0% to 15.0%

• From 3.0% to 12.5%

How many students were reported to be in quarantine?

• 200

• 349

• 177

• 400

What is the university offering to help reduce campus density?

• Free online courses

• Discounted tuition fees

• Enrollment cancellation without penalty

• Free accommodation

What is the expected outcome of offering enrollment cancellations?

• Further reduction of campus population

• Higher student enrollment

• Increased campus activities

• More in-person classes