Fall 2020 Guide

Classes after the Thanksgiving break will be remote only, in most cases. University administration made this decision based on CDC projections that the pandemic could worsen as travel increases. Faculty members will share any exceptions with their students, but students are encouraged to reach out to their faculty members with any questions.

New to distance education and need some help? Visit our Center for Teaching and Learning website or reach out to the Help Desk!

Keep up with important events and deadlines through our online University Calendar, and make note of these key dates:

• Thanksgiving break is Nov. 23-27.
• Beginning Monday, Nov. 30, most classes will transition to remote delivery for the remainder of the semester.
• Fall final exams begin Monday, Dec. 7, and end Friday, Dec. 11.

Dining Services will continue to serve students throughout the fall 2020 semester, closing following the dinner service Saturday, Dec. 12. On-campus dining will not be available during the Thanksgiving break.

Choose from all-you-care-to-eat options in the dining halls or visit one of our numerous retail dining establishments for a meal, snack or warm, seasonal beverage. Download the Grubhub app to place an order with your phone and skip the line!

SFA residence halls will remain open throughout the Thanksgiving break, but campus dining facilities will be closed. In most cases, fall 2020 classes will be conducted remotely following Thanksgiving break. Students living on campus may choose not to return for the last two weeks of the semester; however, they are certainly welcome to stay!

You won’t have to abandon your wellness routine during the upcoming holiday season! The Student Recreation Center will operate on a reduced schedule during the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks, as well as during the period of remote classwork in between.

Relieve stress and prioritize your wellness with individual workouts and fitness classes that adhere to current minimum standard health protocols. Visit the Campus Recreation website for the most up-to-date facility hours.

SFA is continuing to offer a wide variety of opportunities for transformative student experiences through cocurricular programs and extracurricular activities this fall. Guidelines are in place for the safer operation of student organizations and events, and all critical student services are accessible remotely.

Every member of our community is first and foremost personally responsible for their own health and well-being. To help keep our Lumberjack family safe, always use your best judgment in every activity you undertake.