All University System of Georgia colleges and universities will close for two weeks, starting Monday, to give state officials more time to monitor the Coronavirus threat.
The decision affects all 26 of the system’s institutions, including the University of North Georgia, the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech.
“All University System of Georgia institutions will temporarily suspend instruction for two weeks to allow time for USG institutions to test their business continuity plans and online instruction modules,” the system said in a message to students, faculty and staff.
Students who are currently on spring break are strongly encouraged not to return to campus. Students on campus are asked to depart campus by close of business Friday, and they should remain away from campus until March 29.
At this time, students are not being asked to move out of their dorms for the remainder of the semester. Institutions are being asked to develop plans to safely accommodate students who are unable to leave campus.
The system said it would release more information as it warranted.
