{"id":50794,"date":"2020-03-25T13:22:20","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T17:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=50794"},"modified":"2020-03-25T15:56:16","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T19:56:16","slug":"covid-19-important-updates-commencement-spring-semester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=50794","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 important updates: Commencement & Spring Semester"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good afternoon NMC community,<\/p>\n

Throughout the last few weeks the college has had to make a lot of important decisions quickly in an effort to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these decisions have been difficult, but the goal remains to keep you safe while limiting the impact on learning as much as possible.<\/p>\n

Today we have two new important updates to share with you:<\/p>\n

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  1. NMC will not return to face-to-face learning this semester and will continue online learning.<\/strong> On March 13, NMC canceled face-to-face classes through April 27, the week final exams were scheduled. Now, students will not<\/strong><\/em> return to campus for exams. Instructors will determine details for final exams and communicate directly with students as soon as possible.<\/li>\n
  2. Commencement will be postponed.<\/strong> The May 2, 2020, commencement ceremony will either be delayed until August 2020, or a double ceremony will be held in May 2021. We will continue to communicate with you as the situation evolves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented situation for all of us. Thank you for your patience, as we continue to work together toward solutions to these new challenges. You can continue to find the latest information on NMC\u2019s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and resources to help you at nmc.edu\/coronavirus<\/a>. There you will also find a feedback form<\/a>. If you have any questions, or need help, we will get back to you within 24 hours.<\/p>\n

    NMC Public Relations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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