Summary of Wentworth’s ongoing response

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As soon as the potential threat of the COVID-19 pandemic became apparent in mid-March 2020, Wentworth President Mark A. Thompson formed a Task Force that began meeting regularly to address the crisis. Today, the administration remains laser focused on the Coronavirus outbreak; university officials are closely monitoring the situation, carefully planning for the future.

Among other measures, Wentworth has:

to the extent possible . formed several specialized committees that have begun to develop comprehensive scenario plans for the gradual and safe return to campus. The goal is to restore on-campus operations for Fall 2020

replaced in-person classes with distance and virtual learning for full-time undergraduate students during the Summer of 2020 (and Spring 2020).

helped all non-essential staff to work remotely.

assisted faculty members with anything they needed to offer courses in a distance-learning format.

recalled students from study abroad programs and other international trips.

moved nearly all students out of the residence halls (those few who could not return home were able to remain on campus).

To help prospective undergraduate and graduate students with their decisions about where to pursue their degrees, the university:

developed a Virtual Accepted Students’ Day experience.

created a Virtual Experiences website with all the help you need to make the right college choice.

offered and will continue to offer Graduate Student Open Houses.

To support existing students Wentworth has been: