Sacramento State moves classes to online until end of school year, citing coronavirus

California State University, Sacramento announced all classes will transition to online delivery for the remainder of the semester in response to concerns about the coronavirus.

The announcement came from university president Robert S. Nelsen Thursday morning. The decision was made after consulting with the CSU Chancellor’s Office, Sacramento State administration, and Sacramento county health officials.

“In my many years in academia... this message is the most important and most crucial that I have written,” read the statement. “There has been fear and anxiety around the spread of COVID-19, and we have been making decisions daily in recognition of that reality, many of which have been troubling for our students, faculty, and staff.”

The campus will still remain open and in operation for the rest of the semester, which ends in May.

Dining services, the WELL, counseling services, the library and the University Union will also remain open. Labs, clinics and performing arts classes will continue on as traditional face-to-face classes.

Classes will be suspended from March 16 to March 19 for faculty to prepare for the transition. Online courses will begin March 20 through May 14.

On Wednesday, the university announced it is canceling all campus events through the end of May over COVID-19 concerns. University officials have not made a decision about graduation ceremonies which are scheduled for May 15-17 at Golden 1 Center.

This story was originally published March 12, 2020 at 9:55 AM.