ETSU outlines academic calendar changes ahead of the 2020 fall semester

East Tennessee State University has announced changes to its academic calendar for the upcoming semester amid continuously changing COVID-19 precautions.

According to an updated list from President Dr. Brian Noland, changes to the fall semester schedule includes concluding in-person classes on November 20th, moving fall break to November with the campus closing during the week of Thanksgiving, and remote instruction will take place from November 30-December 10 to end the semester including the week of final exams.

Below is the complete list of changes outlined in an e-mail to students, faculty, and staff:

*The university will be open and classes will be held on Labor Day (September 7) and Veterans Day (November 11);
*Fall Break will be rescheduled to Thanksgiving week;
*Last day of in-person classes will be November 20 (11/21 for Saturday classes);
*The university will be closed for Fall/Thanksgiving Break the week of November 23-27; and
*Commencement is scheduled for Saturday, December 12; more information on the format for that event will be provided later.
*Remote instruction for all classes will take place November 30 – December 4 and for final exams between December 5-10.
*The Gatton College of Pharmacy will alter its start date but will follow the university schedule beginning in September.
*The Quillen College of Medicine will maintain its regular schedule.

Additional announcements regarding the 2020 fall semester are expected in the coming days.

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