In an effort to limit the number of Covid-19 cases that could occur on the U.C.S.C. campus, starting tomorrow, in-room lecture classes are being cancelled at the university until at least April 3rd (which is the end of the first week of the spring quarter). Starting tomorrow (Wednesday March 11th) lecture courses will be offered through alternative modalities to reduce face-to-face interactions as much as possible. Lab, and studio, courses can continue to meet in-person where necessary. Winter-quarter final exams will be conducted via alternate means….instructors are expected to communicate with their students this week about those alternate plans. Updates will be e-mailed and posted on the UCSC Covid-19 website.
All campus-sponsored events, with plans for more than 50 attendees, will be canceled or postponed. These include events put on by the administration or academic departments, and scheduled to take place through Friday, April 3rd.
The campus is not closing. Campus buildings will remain open, and many campus operations, including student housing and dining, health services and research support operations, will continue to provide services….though some services may be modified as conditions change.
While the campus will remain open, university administrators encourage all students who are able to do so return to their permanent residence and continue their studies remotely through April 3rd.
