EAST LANSING, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Michigan State University will be starting the Springs 2022 semester remotely.
According to a letter from university president Samuel Stanley, the decision comes after a surge in COVID-19 cases in Michigan.
The classes will begin on January 10 and stay remote for at least the first three weeks of the semester.
Stanley said students who were planning to move back to the residence halls next week will still be able to do so.
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For those returning to our residence halls during these three weeks, food and dining options will be available in our dining halls, and the library and IM facilities will remain open.
While most classes will be remote, there will be some labs and professional school programs that will need to meet in person.
Stanley said additional information regarding the vaccine and booster requirements. All students, faculty and staff are required to receive their booster is and when they are eligible.