Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz announced the university’s plan for the fall 2020 semester on May 21. Citing experts’ prediction of a second wave of COVID-19 in late fall or early winter, classes will begin on August 10 and end November 24.

UNC’s Campus Safety Commission held a Zoom meeting on April 15, discussing subcommittee recommendations related to sexual violence and policing on campus.

On March 23, the University announced an Emergency Grading Accommodation Policy that will allow undergraduate students the option to pass/fail their courses, including major courses.