COVID-19 Response Center
Spring 2021 Schedule
Jan. 25 - Feb. 6
Students take courses synchronously* off campus. Faculty teach from classroom or faculty office.
Starting Feb. 8
Courses taught on normal schedule with option of in-person or synchronous attendance. Faculty teach from classroom.
Starting Jan. 25
Courses taught on normal schedule with in-person or synchronous attendance.
Jan. 25- Jan. 30
Students take courses synchronously off campus. Faculty teach from classroom or faculty office.
Starting Feb. 1
Students take Lab/Performance courses on campus. Faculty teach from classroom.
Starting Jan. 25
Taught on Normal Schedule
*Livestream
Updated: 01/21/2021
Office of the President
Dear University Community,
Texas A&M International University’s Spring Semester 2021 begins Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. We have developed a staggered re-entry plan for students beginning January 25 through Saturday, Feb. 6. This plan, focused on maintaining the health and safety of our campus, is subject to change. Students should monitor their official TAMIU email accounts, Uconnect and the University’s website for updates.
Read moreThe University’s expansive COVID-19 Compact for Students Returning to Campus is also online and notes that returning students need to complete a COVID-19 Training Video on Blackboard before returning to campus.
Course delivery information is below.
TAMIUFlex Courses:
Students will attend class synchronously (livestreaming) off campus through Saturday, Feb. 6. TAMIU faculty will teach synchronously from campus (office or classroom). Beginning Monday, Feb. 8, TAMIUFlex courses will be taught on the established schedule with the option of in-person or synchronous attendance. Faculty will teach from classroom.
Dr. F. M. Canseco School of Nursing TAMIU Flex Courses:
Courses will be taught as scheduled beginning January 25 with in-person or synchronous attendance. TAMIU Nursing students, who participate in required clinical training as part of their program, will also complete required COVID-19 tests prior to beginning clinical experiences.
Lab/Performance Courses:
Students will take courses synchronously (livestream) off-campus through Friday, Jan. 30. Students will take lab and performance courses on campus beginning Monday, Feb. 1 and thereafter.
TAMIU Online Classes:
Will be offered as scheduled with no changes to delivery throughout this plan.
When coming to campus for resources or services, all members of the TAMIU community must continue to observe masking, social distancing and hand-washing requirements. All University services will be available on campus or online. The University’s Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library will be open. The Rec Center will reopen Monday, Feb 8.
COVID-19 testing for faculty, on-campus residents and staff is available on campus. Student testing for non-campus residents resumes Monday, Feb. 1.
TAMIU continues to coordinate its COVID-19 Response with the City of Laredo Health Department, Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and The Texas A&M University System. TAMIU has also been designated as a Vaccine Center and strictly follows DSHS guidelines for administering University community vaccinations.
Additional information on the University’s COVID-19 response is available from the online COVID-19 Resource Center.
Be Safe. Be Well.
Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D.
President
How is it Spread?
Coughing and sneezing
Close personal contact
Not washing hands
Touching your mouth, nose, or eyes
Prevent the Spread!
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Do NOT touch your mouth, nose, or eyes with unwashed hands
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue, throw tissue in trash
Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces
Stay home from work or school if you have fever or are not feeling well.
Symptoms
Symptoms may appear in as few as 2 days or approximately 2 weeks after exposure.
Symptoms may include:
Fever
Cough
Difficulty Breathing
If you have symptoms, contact a healthcare provider. Current TAMIU Students can call Student Health Services at (956) 326-2236 or visit Student Center (STC) room 125.