SAN ANTONIO – The University of Texas at San Antonio on Wednesday released more details on what the fall semester will look like for students and faculty.
In a letter sent to all students, faculty, and staff, the university reiterated that “all those wishing to learn or work completely remotely this fall will be able to do so” but to expect changes in order to keep those going back to campus safe and healthy.
The main priorities the university for the fall semester will be flexibility and accessibility, the letter stating that the semester will look different for every student.
Most of the courses will be conducted online and students who want to take all of their classes online will have the option to do so.
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Faculty and staff are also being offered flexible work options and those that can work from home will be supported in doing so.
After the announcement from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that international students cannot stay in the U.S. if their classes go virtual, UTSA says they plan on working with international students individually so they can continue courses.
While there will be some classes offered in person, those courses will stop after the Thanksgiving break and will be finished virtually.
Fall tuition rates will not be changes however some fees for things like campus transportation and may be adjusted.
The school is still deciding what services like campus transportation, Rec Center, and Student Union will look like. They anticipate releasing those details by July 28.
You can see the entire plan from the university by clicking here.
There will be four virtual town hall meetings with question and answer periods; two for faculty and staff and two for students and their families.
Staff Town Halls:
Student Town Halls: