Villanova Orders All Students Off Campus By Sunday

VILLANOVA, PA — Villanova University said all students should be off campus by Sunday as the local outbreak of the new coronavirus, known as COVID-19, expands.

The university said Friday all students required to leave campus by Sunday, March 15.

Officials said they will reassess the situation by Friday, April 3 to decide whether in-person classes can resume after Easter break on Tuesday, April 14.

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Classes will be held online only until then, as well.

Students can leave their items in their residence halls/dorm rooms. If necessary, arrangements will be made at a later date for students to retrieve their belongings.

International and other students may not be able to leave campus quickly or may need housing during this time should immediately be in contact with the Office of Residence Life at 610-519-4154 or residencelife@villanova.edu. For information about remaining on campus, please visit the FAQ section on the university's coronavirus website. Additional information regarding student housing may be found on that website under "Student Housing."

Villanova faculty and staff must work remotely from home to the best of their abilities starting on Monday, except employees in the Public Safety, Dining Services, Facilities, the Student Health Center and Residence Life departments.