Fall 2021 plan will expand in-person learning Penn State Behrend plans to return to a full on-campus experience with in-person academic courses for the fall 2021 semester. Penn State Behrend plans to return to a full on-campus experience with in-person academic courses for the fall 2021 semester. The plans are being designed with a flexible structure, which will allow the College to quickly respond to changing pandemic conditions, if necessary. “Our top priority continues to be the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and local community,” Chancellor Ralph Ford said. “However, with vaccines becoming more available and the public-health data showing gradual but sustained improvement, we are optimistic that we can begin to transition to expanded in-person course delivery while keeping our students, employees and neighbors as safe as possible."