Bethune-Cookman University to welcome students back to campus this week

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Bethune-Cookman University will welcome students back to campus this week.

The university said students can begin returning to the school on Thursday.

The school started the spring semester online last month due to COVID-19 concerns after the holidays.

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In-person classes are scheduled to begin Monday.

The university said students will be tested for the virus and must follow strict health safety rules.

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“While we are disappointed to have postponed welcoming students back to campus following the holidays, our commitment to maintain the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff mandated the delay,” said Bethune-Cookman University President E. LaBrent Chrite. “Still, we continued teaching and learning through a robust use of online instruction. And we are mindful of the guidelines relative to preventing COVID-19 and its variants, taking every precaution to protect the safety of our students, faculty and staff.”

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