Indiana University is planning a mix of in-person and online courses when classes resume in August.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WTHR) - Indiana University is planning a mix of in-person and online courses when classes resume in August.
IU says important changes have been made to the academic calendar that are designed to support the safety of all IU students, faculty and staff during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The revised academic calendar eliminates both the fall and spring breaks, minimizes travel to and from campuses, and adds additional course options for students as follows:
- Fall semester, Aug. 24 to Dec. 20: Classes may meet in-person or online until Nov. 20. Beginning Nov. 30, all classes will move to online only.
- Spring semester, Jan. 19 to May 9: Classes meet online through Feb. 7, then begin in-person or remain online -- depending on the class -- through the remainder of the semester.
- The revised academic calendar also provides additional options for innovative courses and flexibility in learning through a new, online winter session, Nov. 30 to Feb. 7. It provides an opportunity for additional credit hours.
- Undergraduate students who take advantage of IU's banded tuition rates can include courses from the fall semester, winter session or spring semester as part of the new calendar without any additional cost.
"As we have said repeatedly, the safety and well-being of all IU students, faculty and staff is our highest priority," McRobbie said in his message to IU students, faculty and staff. "We have followed a methodical and deliberate approach in developing our plans for the new academic year and are relying on the best health and safety guidance available," McRobbie added.
IU says most residence hall rooms on IU campuses will be single occupancy but shared rooms will be available for students who may want to choose a roommate.
