What You Need to Know: Academic Affairs

Fall Classes

Educational opportunities will operate in-person and at full capacity, consistent with pre-pandemic levels.

The University will follow a regular academic calendar, grading scale and attendance policies. View the full 2021-22 Academic Calendar.

Classroom Safety

• Masks are required in all classrooms, labs or any WVU System facility or building being used as a classroom.
• Classrooms will be at 100% capacity.
• Plexiglas will still be available for faculty who wish to use it.
• Hand sanitizer and cleaning materials will still be available in the classroom or in a nearby hallway.
• Assigned seating and recorded attendance is required for each meeting of face-to-face, on-campus classes.
  • Seating charts are provided to a central unit for use in contact tracing, if the need should arise.
  • Instructors will maintain attendance records for each class meeting, whether or not attendance figures into course grading.
• Printable Classroom Signs: Masks required in all classroom settings and labs (PDF)

Study Abroad

• The Office of Global Affairs will continue to review and evaluate any proposed study abroad trips on a case-by-case basis, allowing for appropriate travel preparation.
• Faculty, staff or students who choose to travel outside the country for any reason should register their international travel to ensure they receive necessary travel alerts and can receive available support.

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