UofSC to replace spring break with ‘wellness days’ in revised schedule
The University of South Carolina released the most recent updated version to their schedule Thurday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina has released an updated version of their Spring schedule that will continue having students have the face to face learning they have been able to use while keeping those on campus protected from the risk of COVID-19. Part of keeping possible exposure at bay, in March of 2021 students will not have a traditional spring break. Instead the University will schedule the same amount of what they are calling “wellness days” that will spread throughout the course of the semester.
The University says the new schedule has been backed by medical science. University officials say the purpose of this will give students, faculty and staff the chance to avoid the possibility of transmitting the virus, the university says often has an increase of spreading with additional travel.
During ‘wellness days’, students will have the chance to rest, and rejuvenate while being able to take part in community activities in they so choose.
The University of South Carolina says many of these changes are being made because they are determined to do everything they can to stop the spread of coronavirus by continuing “robust testing”, following “Sound health”policies and in March, limiting travel as much as possible.
UofSC is not only college to move in this direction. In fact, eight other schools that are part of the Southeastern Conference have decided to adopt a substitute to the spring break some may be accustomed to.
“We have all had to adapt during the pandemic, but the dedication of our faculty and students to our core mission of teaching and learning remains strong,” said UofSC Provost William Tate. “These changes will ensure we can offer students the rigorous, engaged education they have come to expect while further mitigating the threat COVID-19 continues to pose to communities around the globe.”
Below is a closer look at the revised schedule:
For Full Term Classes
Classes Begin
Martin Luther King Day Holiday
Last day to change/drop a course without Jan 19 Tuesday
a grade of W being recorded (Part of Term 30)
Presidents Day Holiday
Wellness Holiday
Wellness Holiday
Last day to apply for May graduation Feb 15 Monday
Last day to drop a course or withdraw without March 27 Saturday
A grade of WF being recorded (Part of Term 30)
Wellness Holiday
Wellness Holiday
Last Day of Classes April 26 Monday
Reading Day
Final Examinations (including exams on Saturday) April 28 to May 5, Wed to Wed
Commencement Exercises in Columbia May 7 – 8 Friday to Saturday
**Note: No classes, assignments or tests due on all Holidays.
