Stevenson University Cancels In-Person Classes

OWINGS MILLS, MD — Starting Wednesday, Stevenson University will be canceling face-to-face classes. It has also canceled co-curricular events through March 28.

The university issued the guidance Tuesday based on "advice from public health agencies and higher education organizations in our region," according to a statement from Stevenson University President Elliot Hirshman.

The University System of Maryland, which includes 12 universities and three higher learning centers, advised students Tuesday to be prepared for two weeks off campus after its spring break, as the number those who tested positive for the new coronavirus increased in Maryland.

Stevenson University, which has campuses in Greenspring and Owings Mills, canceled in-person classes from Wednesday to Friday this week.

By Saturday, Stevenson students are expected to leave campus unless they have asked for an extension from university housing officials. They should take all essentials — including medications, laptops and other devices needed for remote learning — "in the event we need to restrict access to campus in the future," Hirshman said.

Stevenson University's spring break is slated for Monday, March 16, to Sunday, March 22.

After spring break, the university will be "transitioning to remote instruction" from March 23 to March 27, officials said, and students who want to stay off campus can do so.

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Stevenson University advised community members to do the following:

• Practice social distancing (this means avoiding mass gatherings and staying about 6 feet from others when possible).
• Don't travel more than 50 miles from home, based on guidance from the University of Maryland Medical System.
• Review Stevenson's COVID-19 Information and Updates page.

"We will continue to monitor this rapidly changing situation and will provide an update to our community by March 25," Hirshman said. "In the meantime, Stevenson will remain open for normal business operations. This includes the Owings Mills, Owings Mills North and Greenspring campuses. Residence Halls and Dining Services will follow normal calendars during the remainder of this week, spring break, and through March 27."

University officials directed people to the GoMustangs site for information about athletic events and potential postponements of games.

Anyone with questions or concerns can email covid19questions@stevenson.edu.

See Also:

• UMD Tells Students To Prepare For 2 Weeks Off Campus After Break
• MD Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know
• Loyola University Cancels Face-To-Face Instruction Temporarily