Auburn is home to more than 30,000 students, and its faculty and research partners collaborate to develop and deliver meaningful scholarship, science and technology-based advancements that meet pressing regional, national and global needs. With the addition of two reading days for students on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, the university will administer final exams remotely Dec. 2-8. 761,179 people in the state have been tested and 11,537 people statewide have been hospitalized. The modified calendar reflects the potential impact of the coronavirus during the late fall months, should a possible peak occur. "To prepare for the return of our faculty and students, we have worked diligently to identify strategies that support new safety measures, offer diverse instructional methods and incorporate changes to our academic calendar that uphold the integrity of our academic mission.”To reduce travel and potential exposure to COVID-19, the calendar replaces fall break (Oct. 8-9) and the first two days of the Thanksgiving week with class days, ending all instruction on Nov. 24. This will not require students to return to campus after Thanksgiving Break. Copyright © 2020 Eagle Eye TV Auburn will begin the semester on … Lee County has 2,700 cases. Contingent on existing health and safety guidelines, fall commencement ceremonies will be held Dec. 12.“Although the fall semester will be different, our modified calendar presents new opportunities for our campus to demonstrate its instructional innovation and commitment to our mission as we prepare for the known and the unknown challenges,” said Hardgrave.The calendar adjustments are part of a comprehensive strategy the university is developing to facilitate a successful and uninterrupted academic year for students, faculty and staff. The university will announce additional fall semester information and plans, including operations, student affairs and academics, as details are finalized in the coming weeks.The complete, modified fall 2020 academic calendar is posted on the Office of the Registrar's AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Auburn University has released a modified calendar for the 2020 Fall semester.The new calendar replaces Fall Break, Oct 8-9, along with the first two days of Thanksgiving Break, Nov 23-24, with class days. This is to help limit travel and exposure to the virus. Auburn, Ala (EETV)- Auburn adds Tennessee and South Carolina to the list of opponents this football season, completing their ten-game SEC-only schedule. Auburn University will also be announcing additional fall semester information and plans, including operations, student affairs, and academics, as details are finalized in the coming weeks. Additional health protocols and campus operations will be implemented in the fall, following ongoing consultation with public health officials and guidance from university administrators. The modified calendar reflects the potential impact of the coronavirus during the late fall months, should a possible peak occur. This is to help limit travel and exposure to the virus. - Last day for potential tuition refund for dropped classes.

As part of preparations for the upcoming fall 2020 semester, Auburn University on Monday issued a modified fall academic calendar, prioritizing the health of the campus community and mitigating the spread of COVID-19.The modified calendar reflects the potential impact of the coronavirus during the late fall months, should a possible peak occur. Auburn, Ala (EETV)- Update: Monday at 11:00 am - The ADPH has confirmed 99,390 cases of COVID-19 in the state.