WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University announced Tuesday the university is moving all its courses to online or alternative delivery by March 23 and continuing that to the end of the semester, which is May 2, the end of the semester.
At Purdue, students in residence halls have the option of whether to return to campus or not after spring break. Purdue is suspending all university-sponsored domestic and international air travel through May 2, along with all university-sponsored events involving external visitors through May 2.
The university is suspending all university-sponsored events, including those hosted by registered student organizations, involving external visitors effective March 16 through May 2. The university has said any gatherings of 50 or more people should be postponed or canceled.
All summer study abroad is being canceled by the university, and students will be reimbursed by Purdue for any expenses not reimbursed by other sources.
Purdue officials said they hope to be able to host commencement but a final decision will be made at a later date. Purdue officials strongly discouraged personal international travel by Purdue students and staff during spring break.
All normal campus operations will continue on the campus on West Lafayette.
For more information visit https://Purdue.university/covid-19.
