Nov. 12, 2020

With the number of COVID-19 cases on the rise across the state and region, and in keeping with our commitment to the safety of all students, YSU is announcing that courses will transition primarily to remote instruction following Thanksgiving break. Students in field placements, clinicals, internships and student teaching assignments should continue as instructed by their departments. If you have any questions, please contact your professor directly.

Starting Monday, Nov. 30, or sooner if determined by your professor, most courses will be delivered primarily online. This includes courses currently being taught in the face-to-face and agile-hybrid modalities. Final exams will also be primarily given online. Instructors will be in touch with further details.

With this change, it becomes even more critical that we all continue to be vigilant and to strictly follow all safety protocols before the Thanksgiving break. We have done a fantastic job up to this point – remaining socially distant, wearing our masks, washing our hands – and you are all to be commended. Please, keep up the good work.

Over the next 10 days, you will receive several reminders and tips about keeping safe leading up to Thanksgiving break and staying healthy during the holidays and into the new year, so we can all return to campus for the start of the Spring Semester on Jan. 11.

Thanks for your hard work, your understanding and your perseverance during these difficult times.

Be safe, and Go Penguins!

James P. Tressel, President