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#PrincetonU announces all undergrads who are able to must return home and stay for the rest of the semester.

We’re so sorry that #COVID19 has disrupted the semester like this. But we’re all in this together. princeton.edu/news/2020/03/1…

Returning home represents a vital gesture of care for those who can’t leave campus. The more students who leave, the easier it will be to care for those who may become ill and to manage the eventual impact of #COVID19.

All classes, lectures, seminars, labs, and precepts will move to virtual instruction beginning Monday, March 23rd and remain virtual through the end of Spring 2020, including exams.

Housing: We know that some students can’t return home. #PrincetonU will work with them to provide support.

If a student meets one of these criteria, they must register to stay on campus or prox access will be deactivated by March 22.

Register here: odoc.princeton.edu/resources/appl…

Room & Board: The University will arrange pro-rated reimbursements of room and board charges for the period during which students are not on campus.

Travel: If University-aided students already booked round-trip travel for return in May, and face challenges re-booking the flight or other financial challenges related to travel home, the University will be prepared to assist.

Logistics: We realize that the next few days will be distressing and fraught for those who leave campus. We hope everyone who is able can leave by March 19.

The answers to logistical, packing and storage questions will be available tomorrow at coronavirus.princeton.edu.

#PrincetonU is grateful for the work of so many faculty, staff, and students who have responded thoughtfully to the #COVID19 public health emergency and have been serving on the front lines to keep our campus safe.

This is not how we expected Spring 2020 to end. This unprecedented situation forces us to guide campus behavior by making tough calls.

Please continue to stay informed at coronavirus.princeton.edu.

And, most importantly, stay healthy.