LINCOLN, Neb. (UNL)-The University of Nebraska–Lincoln takes the health and safety of our campus community very seriously. As United States and global health officials continue to address the spread of novel coronavirus and COVID-19 infection, health and emergency preparedness officials at UNL are monitoring the situation in collaboration with our university and governmental partners. Any official updates regarding UNL’s response will be found on this site.
The University has canceled classes from March 16-20. After spring break, beginning March 30, all spring semester classes will be taught remotely and will not be taught in-person.
The university, including our university housing units, will remain open. We encourage our students to return home if possible. For those students who are unable to go home, we will continue to support you in the residence halls.
We are also suspending all non-essential university-sponsored domestic and international travel through the end of the semester. All summer study-abroad programs through June 30 are canceled.
Message from the Chancellor:
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will cancel all classes the week of March 16-20. We ask all faculty and instructors to use that week and spring break (March 23-27) to take the necessary steps to teach their courses remotely. We understand that this is a significant change for both faculty and students, and we believe this extra time will help everyone prepare thoughtfully and thoroughly so that we can continue to provide an excellent learning experience for our students.
Starting Monday, March 30 – all courses will be delivered utilizing remote access and will not meet in-person for the remainder of the semester.
- We encourage students residing on campus to return to their place of permanent residence because there are advantages for social distancing.
- For those students living on campus who are not able to go home or who have work or other commitments in Lincoln, we will continue to support our students in residence halls and dining facilities where appropriate social distancing and enhanced preventative public health and hygiene measures will be actively encouraged.
- Libraries will remain open; however, some services and hours may be limited.
- We will make every effort to ensure that our important research and creative activity mission continues and that faculty, staff and students engaged in this mission will be able to continue their important work safely. More information will be available through our Office of Research and Economic Development.
- Earlier this week we shared resources for faculty and staff to prepare for remote learning, which can be found here. More information and resources will continue to be added.
- Advising for students will continue but may be done remotely. More information on accessing student advising and other student services will be forthcoming.
Please know that we will work tirelessly to ensure that this switch to remote learning does not disadvantage any student. Specific information about help with internet access, computer resources and other questions will be provided in the next few days.
Additional information on these and other policies is detailed below.
FURTHER UPDATES
- Students - Cancellation of Classes Next Week/Moving to Remote Access Courses March 30 (3/12)
- Faculty & Staff -Academics / Flexible Leave (3/12)
- Travel and Study Abroad suspended (3/12)
- Campus and athletic events (3/12)
- Faculty - Prepare for Suspension of In-person Classes - Readiness Check for Working Remotely (3/9)
- If you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 (3/9)