Can I teach outdoors instead of in a classroom?

Updated August 13, 2020

Online Courses 

Online courses cannot have class in person and cannot hold class outdoors. They can host occasional in person meetings, office hours, etc, but cannot require attendance and must offer an alternative for remote students.  

In Person Courses 

All in person only courses must have an officially designated classroom.  If a class is in person only and everyone in the class is willing to go outside, please ensure that the outdoor space can accommodate 6’ distancing and facial coverings must still be worn.  The social distancing requirements apply to those in the class and others that might also be in the same outdoor space.  The use of an outdoor space should be a spontaneous event, not an regular practice.

Hybrid Courses 

Hybrid courses cannot hold class outdoors. They can host occasional in person meetings, office hours, etc, but cannot require attendance and must offer an alternative for remote students. 

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