University of Oregon plans to hold in-person classes in fall

It won't look like a normal fall term, though, university leaders said.

University of oregon student's now have an idea of what to expect this upcoming fall term as many continue to work on courses remotely.

Kezi nine news reporter connor mccarthy is live at the university's campus with why the university is going back to in- person classes the next acadmeic year.

Chynna-- president micahel schill made the announcement that most courses will be in person starting fall 2020 earlier this afternoon.

This comes a little less than two weeks after the university announced all summer courses will be held remotely.

Some students i talked to say they either didn't hear about the president's annoucement or they found out over social media posts.

According to a letter sent out by president schill to students... one of the main reasons to return to in-person classes is because of state funding.

As the economic fallout from covid-19 continues... the state will adjust its budget for this.

Schill says to create a safe learning enviroment... the university is working out plans to reduce density in offices and residence halls.

They are also looking into reducing class sizes... especially for larger lectures.

One student i spoke with says she and many studetns are trying to find a balance between a good education and being healthy.

We are going back on campus and then going back to work.

It feels morally wrong but at the same time i value my education and in-person classes are way more immersive i feel like if we're paying the same amount in tuition, i'd much rathe be on campus.

Crowe says if classes do start in- person in the fall she's not sure if she will go at this time because her parents work with people who are vulnerable to covid-19/ chynna-- an important note-- president schill says there is no plans to increase tutition to make up for lost funding.

Instead the school will adjust their budget as needed.

President schill says university officials are still working on plans for fall quarter.

But schill says...when students return to class on september 29th... it wont be the same.

Reporting live in eugene connor mccarthy kezi nine news.