Several colleges in California, New York, and Washington have either cancelled classes or online instruction in light of the coronavirus outbreak. The Department of Education has relaxed their rules that institutions must gain permission from accreditors and the Department to move to online courses. Higher ed institutions have also expressed concerns to the Department of Homeland Security on behalf of their international students, who have in-person learning requirements. Many institutions continue to cancel study aboard programs and university-sponsored travel.
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