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In-person instruction will continue in fall 2021 “We feel confident, especially based on the commitment of the campus community this year, that we can safely continue in-person instruction next fall.” KATHY BRITTAIN RICHARDSON College President
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estminster will resume full inperson instruction for the fall 2021 semester while anticipating a return to a more normal campus experience for students. President Dr. Kathy Brittain Richardson announced the plans to continue in-person learning and on-campus residency, citing the College’s strong preparedness plan that enabled students and employees to successfully navigate the COVID-19 pandemic on campus this academic year. “Through good planning and hard work, we have been able offer our students an in-person, residential educational experience since their return to campus last August. Our students’ and employees’ dedication to mask wearing, physical distancing and handwashing have helped keep our community safe,” said Richardson. After shifting to online instruction on March 19, 2020, the College reopened for
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the fall 2020 semester with an adjusted calendar and three different learning formats—face-to-face, hybrid and online. While many colleges across the nation suspended on-campus learning last fall— or had to temporarily switch to all virtual learning—because of COVID outbreaks, Westminster remained in-person all year. “We feel confident, especially based on the commitment of the campus community this year, that we can safely continue inperson instruction next fall,” she said. While officials are hopeful for a more normal college setting next year, they remain committed to following state and federal coronavirus protocols. Students and employees are being urged to get vaccinated in preparation for the fall semester. This fall, orientation for first-year and transfer students will be held from Aug. 27-29. Classes resume for all students on Monday, Aug. 30.
