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The Administrative Committee of Berea College has decided to invite all Berea students to return for the upcoming semester. The fall 2020 semester will begin on Aug. 12 and conclude Nov. 24, prior to Thanksgiving.

The Administrative Committee carefully reviewed input from various College groups, including the Division Council, logistics groups and the Fall Re-opening Task Force, as well as information from various agencies regarding the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic nationally, statewide and locally to inform its decision.

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We’re excited to invite all Berea College students to return to campus this fall. Adhering to our Great Commitments, we aim to create a democratic community, allowing students to make the best decision for themselves about whether to return to campus during this challenging time. Hear more from President Lyle Roelofs and see some key takeaways below.

• The Fall 2020 semester will begin on August 12 and will conclude prior to Thanksgiving.
• Students will have three choices: to return to campus, continue distance learning or defer their semester (we will share more details as further decisions are finalized).
• We will be operating with heightened sensitivity to healthy behaviors that everyone on campus must strictly follow.