April 8, 2021
By News Director Jared Atha
In a press release issued Thursday, Southwestern Oklahoma State University officials say they expect to return to normal operations this 2021 fall semester.
SWOSU credits the ability to return students to classes on the university community’s commitment to follow COVID-19 safety protocols and the availability of vaccines. Officials say these are leading indicators that full, in-person instruction and activities will be possible.
The release also stated that the university’s main concern is the safety and well-being of the SWOSU community and will continue to abide by federal and state COVID-19 regulations as it plans upcoming semesters, and will adjust protocols as the semester draws closer.
A prior announcement from SWOSU also said that virtual New Student Orientation sessions for incoming freshman are continuing this spring and summer with special face-to-face events planned this summer on June 15, June 29, July 20 and August 11.
The NSO Office is also planning to hold Camp Duke July 20-23 on the Weatherford campus. This event is a highlight of the freshman experience at SWOSU.
