BOONE, N.C. — Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, Appalachian State University is moving classes online for the time being.
That means students will not move into their dorms just yet.
Boone- due to the rising number of covid-19 cases --
— Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) January 11, 2021
appalachian state is moving classes online for the time-being. That means students will not move into their dorms just yet. Watch for update on eyewitness news at noon and 530 today on channel 9. pic.twitter.com/8s501rLbuy
The university said they made the decision after careful review of the current data and positive case trends locally and statewide. Classes will begin Jan. 19, as scheduled, but students will meet online until Feb. 1.
In the video at the top of the page, Channel 9′s Dave Faherty speaks to App State students and breaks down the two changes impacting the spring semester.
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