SAN ANTONIO — The University of Texas at San Antonio is expected to reveal more information on the upcoming fall semester on Wednesday after delaying the release of the full plan for reopening on July 1. University officials blamed the recent surge in COVID-19 cases statewide for the setback. 

"The pandemic's current trajectory is highly concerning to all of us. We are taking a few extra days so that we can present [students] with a more complete picture of the fall semester and its flexible design," said University President Taylor Eighmy. 

The few details they did release to students through email said campus will be open up until Thanksgiving, in which the university plans on going completely online. It also said that students would be required to wear masks and complete mandatory compliance public health training. 

"I would prefer to stay home because there is a pandemic going on," said Leo Castillo, a UTSA student. 

Because of the pandemic, Castillo avoided attending summer school. However, the college senior won't have much of a choice come August as two of his four final course classes are only available in-person. 

"I think about it everyday and I get scared because I don't want to go to campus," Castillo said. 

A university spokesman said the upcoming semester would offer a blend of online, hybrid, and in-person classes to be inclusive of all. However, Castillo believes there is a simpler and safer solution. 

"I believe UTSA shouldn't open in general. I wish they would take that into consideration. The campus is overpopulated and there is no way not one student is gonna catch the virus. Keeping the campus open is not doing anyone a favor. It's just putting more people at risk," he said. 

Castillo is also thinking about students​ who live with roommates or family members more vulnerable to catching the illness. For Castillo, it's his mother. 

Leo Castillo's Mom. (Photo Courtesy: Leo Castillo)

"My mom has a weak immune system and she's at risk for the virus. It's very scary to think about because it is my mom," said Castillo. 

Since the university sent out the email last week, Castillo and other students have been vocal on Twitter in hopes of finding out more details on the fall semester. There is also a petition online calling for a tuition adjustment.

"They didn't provide us with enough information on how they are gonna help us make this transition as smooth as possible. They are basically just saying, 'Good luck, good luck. Survival of the fittest and see you in the fall,' and that's not something students wanted to read," he said.

On July 8 the university is expected to release additional information on the Fall 2020 Semester and provide their tactical team reports. Then on July 9-15, four virtual town halls will be hosted to address student feedback. 

"The most we can do is just attend these virtual town halls and make sure our concerns are voiced," Castillo said.