TAMPA -- There will be some face-to-face classes in the fall and dorms will be open. But the University of South Florida will move final exams online because of COVID-19.
USF says its academic calendar will prioritize the health of students, faculty and staff.
The university says support services, including advising, tutoring and counseling, will continue to be available remotely.
Instead of the last day on campus being December 4th, it'll move to November 25.
The payoff will be a reduction in the number of students, faculty and staff on campuses after Thanksgiving, some presumably returning from out-of-town travel.
Here's the fall calendar, from a USF news release
USF Adjusted Fall Calendar:
Original New
First Day of Fall Semester Aug. 24 Aug. 24
Last Day of Classes on Campus Dec. 4 Nov. 25
Thanksgiving Break Nov. 26-27 Nov. 26-27
Classes Only Online N/A Nov. 30-Dec. 4
Final Exams Dec. 5-10 Dec. 5-10 (online only)
Last Day of Fall Semester Dec. 10 Dec. 10