Due to the public health restrictions created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Wollongong has decided to move classes at all campuses online for the first four weeks of Spring Session.
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The dates included are from Monday, July 26, to Friday, August 20.
With public health restrictions and stay at home orders for Greater Sydney extended to July 30, the university said the decision was made in order to "protect the university community and to provide students with some certainty as they head into Session 2".
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A decision about class delivery beyond August 20 will be communicated to students and staff in early August.
On Thursday, UOW Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Theo Farrell said classes had been moved online past the extended lockdown end date as it was unclear how long restrictions would remain in place beyond July 30, or how they would change over time.
"What is clear is that the road out of lockdown from this outbreak will take some time, and UOW wants to allow sufficient time for staff and students to plan ahead," Prof Farrell said.
"We know most of our students miss being on campus and making the most of the social aspects of uni, and so will find this news disappointing.
"We remain committed to bringing more students back on campus safely and returning to a fully vibrant campus experience as soon as we can."
Some practical and laboratory classes with strict accreditation requirements and programs requiring clinical placements and work-integrated learning as part of completing the degree may be delivered in person in weeks one to four.
Bega, Batemans Bay, Moss Vale and Shoalhaven campuses remain open and accessible for students, with COVID-Safe plans in place.
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