TXST to begin spring semester virtually amid COVID-19 spread

Texas State University will begin its spring semester virtually as COVID-19 cases increase across the state spurred by the omicron variant. 

University President Denise Trauth announced the decision in an email to students, faculty and staff on Monday, stating that classes will temporarily move to online/remote learning beginning Jan. 18-30. 

“Our top priority continues to be the safety and health of our students, faculty and staff,” Trauth wrote, highlighting Texas State’s efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus, including testing, negative test requirements for residence hall residents and contact tracing.