Classes for Spring 2021

FAQs on remote attendance for CAS students

1. Can I choose remote attendance even if I don’t have a high-risk health condition?

Yes — any student may choose to attend remotely.

2. Will all my classes be available remotely?

Classes are designated to be either fully remote, fully in-person, or “hyflex,” which means the professor and some students will be together in person, and other students may join remotely.

3. I want to attend classes in person, but I don’t want to live in the residence halls. May I live off campus?

It depends. We are not altering our standard residency requirement, which provides only limited exceptions to the expectation that all first and second year students live on campus. Students who have already completed their four semesters in residence may live off campus and attend in-person classes. Students who wish to appeal the on-campus residency requirement should email Housing@willamette.edu.

4. May I live on campus and take my classes remotely?

Yes. Students living on campus for the spring semester may sign up to attend all or some classes remotely.

5. May I take some of my classes remotely — the ones where participation isn’t as important — and some in person?

Yes. Students living on campus or off campus within commuting distance may choose to take some classes remotely, and others in person.

6. May I attend remotely some days and in person some days?

If you are registered for in-person attendance, you are still expected to abide by your professor's attendance requirements. While these may include the flexibility to choose to attend remotely at any time, in most cases, you will need to attend in person unless you're ill, as your professor will have planned class sessions around that expectation.

7. If I choose remote attendance now, is that for the whole spring semester?

Yes, unless an in-person seat becomes available during the semester. In-person seat availability is capped to ensure that we are able to provide physical distancing in the classroom.

8. If I choose in-person attendance, may I switch to remote attendance in the middle of the spring semester?

Yes — although not all of your classes may be accessible remotely. Also, If you are an on-campus resident and plan to move out before the semester ends, you will be responsible for cancellation charges as laid out in your Housing and Dining Plan contract (see Section F).

9. Is there a tuition discount for attending remotely?

No. The cost of providing a Willamette education is no lower for remote attendees; in fact, Willamette has gone to considerable expense to make it possible for students to attend classes remotely. Student support services such as tutoring, advising, telehealth, and career development are also all being provided remotely. Thus, while remote attendees will save on room and board costs, we are unable to offer a tuition discount. If you are experiencing unusual financial challenges due to the pandemic, please contact the Financial Aid office about the possibility of having your financial aid recalculated.