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Auburn Announces Spring 2021 Academic Plans

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn University has announced their Spring 2021 academic plans which includes modifications to the academic calendar.

The modifications include a delayed start to the spring semester, replacing spring break with wellness days spreading throughout the semester and adding a reading day before final exams. The semester was designed this way in an effort to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmitting on campus from traveling. It also supports efforts to providing on-campus learning next semester.

Key elements of the spring calendar include:

  • Classes will begin on Jan. 11. The university will reopen on Jan. 4, as originally scheduled.

  • Spring break will be replaced with wellness days on Feb. 16, March 10 and April 1. Campus will remain open on these days; classes will not meet.

  • Classes will end April 22, with a reading day on April 23 for final exam preparation.

  • Final exams will be completed by April 30.

  • Commencement will be held May 1-3.


Other important things about the modified plan includes the decision to suspend study abroad programs due to the spread of COVID-19 internationally and that 70% of spring undergraduate course will be offered face-to-face with blended and online options as well. Students can review these different modalities when registering for classes.

The University continues to stress the importance of continuing to wear a face covering indoors, limiting classroom capacities, and practicing physical distancing. It is also important to continue doing the required Healthcheck and self-report positive cases.