|January 11, 2021 at 3:51 PM EST - Updated January 11 at 8:05 PM CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Now that College of Charleston classes began for the spring semester Monday, students will face mandatory COVID-19 testing. College President Andrew Hsu says there are several efforts they have underway to help reduce the spread of the virus in a letter sent to students. Hsu says one of the biggest changes is how they are conducting testing. CofC officials say the school is going to select students at random to receive COVID-19 tests beginning Jan. 25. School leaders say participation will be mandatory. They’re aiming to test 300 student a week, with an additional 50 appointments available for others who want to be tested. School leaders say the plans are still tentative until finalized with the healthcare partners.
Spring 2021: Looking ahead to a new semester The spring semester will look different than a typical in-person semester, with the University continuing primarily remote operations. Here are some of the top stories to look out for in Spring 2021: Campus The University is currently operating under the Plan B reopening procedures for Spring 2021. The plan limits the number of courses and personnel on campus. UH will offer 18 percent of all courses for the upcoming semester with a face-to-face option. This includes in-person and hybrid classes. Free Partnered with COVID-19 testing company Curative, the University will offer a free, walk-up kiosk on campus where UH community members can receive a PCR saliva swab test with the presentation of their Cougar Card, regardless of whether they have symptoms.
SIUE will mandate COVID-19 testing for spring semester School spending $1.4M for service Scott Marion, smarion@hearst.com FacebookTwitterEmail 2of3 Mandatory COVID-19 testing for students, faculty and staff on campus is part of the spring semester plan at SIUE.Tyler Pletsch | Intelligencer file photoShow MoreShow Less 3of3 EDWARDSVILLE — For Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the key to a successful return for the spring semester is all about COVID-19 testing. SIUE’s plans for the spring semester include implementing mandatory COVID-19 testing for students, faculty and staff on campus and hiring contact tracers. The spring semester will start on Tuesday, Jan. 19, with University Housing beginning operations on Jan. 14.