Spring 2021 - Information and Updates

Last updated 1/6/2021

This page is to provide updates and information for the Spring 2021 semester from the Office of the Registrar. Please visit the main University COVID-19 website for the most updated official guidance.

Previous Term Updates: Spring 2020 | Fall 2020

Spring 2021 Schedule of Classes

The Spring term will begin in Stage 1: In-person instruction limited to classes designated as Essential In-Person. Stage 2 and Stage 3 classes will begin the term as Live Online.

Updates to the schedule of classes, including the stage determination of classes, are updated in UAccess. Additional updates may be made to individual classes.

Students are encouraged to review the information below and to connect with their academic advisor or Graduate College contact.

How to View Class Details for Stage and Class Format

Key

1 | Class Dates

2 | Class Format

3 | Stage

4 | Details on Class Format

5 | Meeting Pattern for Flex Classes

6 | Meeting Day, Time, Location (if stage is active)

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Class Formats

The class formats for Spring 2021 will be the same as Fall 2020.

The Road Back | The Class Formats

For Students - Tutorials on how to view the schedule and identify class formats: PDF | Video

For Parents/Legal Guardians/Others - Tutorial on how to view the schedule and identify class formats in UAccess Guest Center: PDF

More information on how to register for classes including tutorials.

Reading Days | Spring Break Information

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Spring Break 2021 has been replaced by a number of Reading Days.

The Academic Calendar and Dates and Deadlines have been udpated.

The following days will be designated as Reading Days and will allow students and instructors to take needed breaks during the academic term:

•   Thursday, February 25, 2021
•   Tuesday, March 9, 2021
•   Wednesday, March 10, 2021
•   Friday, April 2, 2021
•   Wednesday, April 21, 2021

PDF: Spring 2021 Reading Days Recommendations for Instructors

Class Format Descriptions

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In Person

Students and instructors attend class in person with enhanced health protections, including wearing face coverings and decreasing classroom density. Students must review the class details on UAccess to identify when in-person instruction will begin.

Flex in-Person

Students participate in a mix of in-person and online modes. For example, you may be in a rotating group that alternates between in-person and online meetings following the weekly class schedule. Or you may participate in lectures online and labs in person. The exact mix of in-person and online will be determined by your instructor. Students must review the class details on UAccess to identify when in-person instruction will begin.

Live Online

The instructor and students are online simultaneously, and your instructor provides content in a live online platform.

iCourse

For the majority of coursework, students and instructors are not required to be online simultaneously, and students complete their work through D2L.

Class Format Updates and Stage Determinations - due 11/3

Heads, Chairs & Directors were sent a message and request for section updates October 26th from the Provost. The deadline to return any changes and stage determinations is 5pm Arizona time November 3rd.

Contact Alex Underwood if you have questions on the template.

The reduced classroom capacity/density will continue for the Spring 2021 academic term.

Revised Classroom Occupancy Numbers - as of 9.8.20

Classrooms will not be assigned to any Live Online class section.

Reading Days Opt-Out Process

If a class needs to be excluded from Reading Days they may submit a request. How to Guide here

Class Scheduler Update Session - 09/09/20

Presentation | Video

Summer - Fall 2021 Information

Summer 2021 Roll - Fall 2021 Roll

Office of the Registrar

We are here to help you! You can contact our office at reghelp@arizona.edu or 520-621-3113.

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