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
5 | Meeting Pattern for Flex Classes
6 | Meeting Day, Time, Location (if stage is active)
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
Click or enter to reveal information below Click or enter to hide information belowSpring Break 2021 has been replaced by a number of Reading Days.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
Click or enter to reveal information below Click or enter to hide information belowIn 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 Scheduling Information
Click or enter to reveal information below Click or enter to hide information belowFall 2021 Class Scheduler Updates - 12/16/20
Spring 2021 Class Stages & Format Webinar - 10/29/20
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
Summer - Fall 2021 Information
Resource Links
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We are here to help you! You can contact our office at reghelp@arizona.edu or 520-621-3113.