BOULDER – The University of Colorado Boulder said thousands of students are returning to campus as the university prepares to begin in-person and hybrid classes.
University spokesperson Scott Pribble said about 4,700 students are moving into residence halls this week, the Daily Camera reported Monday. Each must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result or take a test on campus before moving in.
The semester began Jan. 14 with all classes online. The university intends to begin in-person and hybrid classes Feb. 15.
“We’re increasing our testing capacity and requirements and will continue with safety measures such as daily check-ins via Buff Pass, required use of face coverings when on campus, reduced density in campus buildings, social distancing in the classroom and proper ventilation,” a statement posted to the university website said.
Freshman roommates Erin Ochs and Ellie Vine were among the first 1,000 students who moved in Monday.
“Being online to start with wasn’t hard, but being online and not being here was difficult – to not be around other people working on their classes. It’s easy to be motivated if people around you are,” Vine said.
“Last semester was pretty difficult because you don’t know how to make friends through your computer,” Ochs said, adding that students would message each other on group Zoom calls to hang out and grab coffee.
