U-M announces plans for 2021 winter semester including mandatory testing
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) â Ahead of students returning to college campuses across Michigan next week, the University of Michigan has announced its plans for the 2021 Winter semester.
Under the plan, the university will require mandatory weekly COVID-19 testing for undergraduates who are living and working on campus.
âWe have engaged broadly across the campus to gather input from faculty, staff and students,â President Mark Schlissel wrote in a letter to the university. âOur plan for the winter term reflects the best of what we learned and what weâve heard that you hope to achieve going forward.â
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COVID-19 safety rules and even more remote learning.
U of M officials said safety remains a top priority, as well as allowing students to advance their academic goals and participate in activities beyond academics. Mental health and well-being are also top concerns.
Remote learning
For the winter semester, the current remote learning approach will continue, with more courses offered remotely, when possible, the university announced. Other formats will be maintained for classes that can’t be done remotely.