Chosun University Postpones Start of 2020 Spring Semester by 2 Weeks

Changed from the 2nd to the 16th of next month... Graduation and Entrance Ceremonies Also Canceled

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Chosun University (President Min Youngdon) announced on the 5th that the start of the first semester of the 2020 academic year has been postponed by two weeks from March 2 to March 16.

This measure was taken due to the increase in confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection in the region. Along with this, the freshman orientation (OT), graduation ceremony, and entrance ceremony were also canceled.

Since last month, Chosun University has formed a Novel Coronavirus Response Headquarters led by the Vice President as the head, and has been preparing response plans according to the situation through continuous meetings with working-level staff.

International programs such as dispatching Chinese exchange students scheduled to depart this month and the Uzbekistan cultural exploration have been postponed.

Chinese international students who visited their home country during the vacation and returned are being quarantined in the designated quarantine dormitory, "Green Village," and their health status is being monitored.

The policy is to allow participation in first semester lectures once it is confirmed that they have not been infected with the virus during the quarantine period.

Additionally, on the 8th, the entire school facilities including the library and student union building will be disinfected and sanitized, disinfectants and infrared thermometers will be placed throughout the facilities, and disposable masks will be distributed if necessary.

Chosun University plans to send a letter signed by the president requesting cooperation and providing updates on the response to prevent confusion among students and parents due to changes in the academic schedule.

Furthermore, guidance will be provided through the university website, SNS, and text messages, and detailed information on course registration by department will be given to students and parents according to the situation.

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