University of Georgia students and others around the state will not come back to campus after Spring Break. In an update from the University System of Georgia, as of Monday, March 16, all USG institutions will temporarily suspend classes for two weeks. The move will allow schools to test their business continuity plans and online instruction modules and for state officials to continue to assess the current situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) in Georgia.
Students who are currently on spring break are strongly encouraged not to return to campus. Students on campus are asked to depart campus by close of business Friday, March 13, 2020, and to remain away from campus until March 29, 2020.
Students living in the dorms are not being asked to move out for remainder of the semester at this time. The Board of Regents is asking schools to safely accommodate those students who cannot leave campus.
Governor Brian kemp strongly encouraged educators to consider closing.
“Given the rise of the coronavirus cases, along with the push for more school closures,” Kemp said. “I'm going to issue a call to action for community leaders, educational leaders and childcare providers across our state. If you feel that it is prudent, you should consider closing daycares schools or school districts as early as tomorrow, through the next two weeks.”
Kemp said the request was not a mandate.
