Amherst, NY (WBEN) A return to in-person instruction will be the case for most UB students come fall. UB sent an email to students Thursday regarding those plans.
UB says it sent students a notice saying the vast majority of courses in the fall will have an in-person component, "reflecting a strong desire among UB faculty to return to campus."
The university notes "in-person" means there is some element of classroom-based instruction, but a course can be hybrid, HyFlex or in-person and be classified as an in-person course.
"We are very optimistic about the university's ability to safely deliver the majority of courses in person this fall, given the tremendous progress being made against COVID-19," says Graham Hammill, vice provost for academic affairs.
"At the same time, we understand the need to be flexible, and we are planning for multiple scenarios as a result. The health and safety of our campus community will take precedence in any plans that are implemented for the fall," Hammill added.
Beginning Monday, students can view their personal enrollment appointment information in the HUB Student Center. Appointments for undergraduate students will begin in April.
Students will also be able to see the time the course is offered, the intended modality of instruction and, for in-person courses, the campus where the class will be offered. Classrooms will be assigned in July.
UB's goal is to publish the final fall schedule by mid-summer.
