Elmhurst College Cancels Classes

ELMHURST, IL — Elmhurst College will move all classes online beginning Monday, a week before the college’s scheduled spring break, according to a news release.

The move will take place after classes meet as scheduled on Friday.

"This was a difficult decision to make, as it will impact every member of the college community. But we know that the best way to protect our community from the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) is to limit large gatherings," the release said.

Students who can return to their permanent residences have been asked to do so, the release said. But for students who need to stay, the campus will remain open, including the residence halls and dining facilities.

Campus leadership is meeting regularly to assess this situation, and will provide updates as soon as possible regarding the rest of the spring term, the release said.