University unveils “AU Forward: Fall 2021 Health and Safety Plan” to go into effect starting Aug. 1
By Ben Johansen and Kate Corliss | 06/22/2021Document provides details on return to in-person campus operations
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Document provides details on return to in-person campus operations
Indoor mask requirements stay in place, with some exceptions
How the University expanded in-person operations in the middle of a pandemic
Requirement includes full-time, part-time, graduate and undergraduate students
A month in, students share their ‘mini-mester’ experience
Pre-registration opens to all residents over 16 starting April 12
“Mentally, I was just exhausted”
Four related cases in Nebraska Hall prompted the University to send a cautionary email to students
Plan depends on permission from D.C. government
The collaboration will result in faster turnaround times and cheaper tests, AU says
Coronavirus testing to halt for the third day in three weeks
“Full range of residential options will be available for fall,” Burwell says
The University updated its testing dashboard, which now breaks down faculty, staff and student cases and testing
AU announces test schedule for Jan. 25 through Feb. 5
Officials are concerned about security threats following Capitol insurrection as inauguration nears
In email to early decision students, University announces next steps
The freshmen-priority program will begin in March
Synchronous classes will continue, but assignments and exams are canceled for the week
“Health and safety are more important than ever,” Burwell says
Weeklong furloughs, paused retirement plan contributions spark faculty concerns
