College closings

College Closures:

USC SALKHATCHIE: All University of South Carolina system institutions will be closed from March 16 through March 31. Virtual instruction is still set to begin March 23 and last until at least April 3.

Clemson University officials continue to closely monitor the spread of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) throughout the state of South Carolina, the United States and around the world.
As part of the state of South Carolina’s effort to mitigate residents’ exposure to COVID-19, Gov. Henry McMaster this afternoon ordered the closure of all public schools – including colleges and universities – through March 31.
This declaration does allow Clemson to continue with its previously announced online instruction but will require adjustments to our campus operations and access.
In addition to the governor’s declaration today, I am announcing the following University actions, effective immediately:
The online instruction period has been extended through at least Sunday, April 5. The university will offer no in-person classes during this period.
All university events, programs and activities have been suspended through April 5. This includes the 2020 Spring Ring Ceremony, the annual spring football game and all campus tours.
Those students who reside on campus should plan on not returning to campus housing until at least April 5 unless they have no other viable options. Exceptions will be granted on an individual basis and additional details will be coming from housing and residence life.

University employees should not report to work on Monday March 16, unless your presence on campus is deemed essential or otherwise necessary by your supervisor. Necessary university work that can be performed remotely not on university property may be authorized by your supervisor.
Further details on how the governor’s resolution will affect work schedules will be communicated to employees as soon as possible.
All university-related travel is suspended until April 5. Exceptions may be granted only through the high-risk travel appeal process previously established.
I want to stress that the university remains committed to completing the academic semester. Minimizing the number of people on our campuses and limiting large group interactions are the best ways to achieve that goal.
In that spirit, I am encouraging all students across the state in the strongest possible terms to conduct their online instruction following spring break from home if at all possible. If you don’t absolutely need to be on campus during this period, please stay home.
We will share necessary information as this situation changes and further details become available. We also will continue to provide regular communication updates via emails, our website and the university’s social media channels.

Wofford University: Based on constantly evolving information regarding the spread of COVID-19, Wofford College is accelerating its timeline and will close for spring break beginning immediately. To give students time to make travel arrangements, residence halls will close at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 17.
The college has no confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 on campus. Wofford’s early closure, however, takes into account the increasing cases of the virus in both Georgia and North Carolina and the recommendation of South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster.
Wofford faculty will spend the early spring break preparing to teach remotely if that becomes necessary. In-person classes are expected to resume Monday, April 6. However, the college’s administration will continue monitoring the situation closely and will communicate any changes.