Parkersburg, W.Va. (October 30, 2020) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg will continue technology-enhanced learning for the Spring 2021 semester, President Chris Gilmer announced on October 29.

“This decision was made after very careful consideration of the most current public health information and future public health predictions and consultation with the leadership of the WVU Parkersburg Board of Governors and Executive Team,” Gilmer explained.

As with the current semester, limited in-person classes will continue for technical programs, labs, clinicals and field placements, evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Regarding the current semester, all classes, including face-to-face instruction, will be online from November 23 to December 11. This means students will not physically return to campus after Thanksgiving break. However, campus facilities will remain open during this time to register, advise and serve students as they prepare for the Spring 2021 semester.

“Perhaps you might grow tired of hearing it, but I do not grow tired of repeating that I feel my first and most solemn duty is to do everything I can to keep this community safe and healthy. All other considerations, important as they may be, are secondary,” Gilmer said. “I long for the day when this moment in time is behind us, and I pledge to you that we will emerge from it stronger and even more WVUP Proud than we have ever been before.”

Spring 2021 classes begin Monday, January 11. Priority registration for current students begins Monday, November 2, and open registration begins Monday, November 9.

For support resources to help students participate in online courses, visit wvup.edu/distance-learning.