ADMU to start ‘gradual’ return to face-to-face classes in January 2022

The Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) announced on Friday that it will “gradually” return to face-to-face classes starting January 2022.

In a statement, ADMU said the pilot run of on-site classes will be done in phases.

The university will start its face-to-face classes with the Loyola Schools or ADMU’s tertiary level school unit which offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and the Professional Schools which include School of Law, Graduate School of Business, School of Government, and School of Medicine and Public Health.

ADMU will also open its campus for other academic activities such as research, teacher consultation, and counseling and psychological services.

“Strict safety and health protocols are in place to protect the Ateneo community. All employees and guests entering our campuses (Loyola Heights, Rockwell, Pasig, and Salcedo) should be fully vaccinated, or undergo the appropriate COVID-19 testing to be prescribed by the University physician,” it said.

“As the pandemic situation remains uncertain, all plans are subject to change depending on the circumstances and new directives issued by IATF, DepEd, CHED, DOH, DOLE, the Quezon City local government, and other pertinent government agencies,” it added.

ADMU said the Loyola Schools and the Professional Schools will release detailed guidelines on the return to on-site classes.

The university will provide a separate advisory for ADMU’s Basic Education schools, including senior high school, junior high school, and grade school in due time.

In January 2021, ADMU’s School of Medicine and Public Health already started conducting limited on-site classes in the Ortigas, Pasig campus in accordance with government protocols.—Hana Bordey/AOL, GMA News