On March 11, the University of Notre Dame announced that it would be suspending in-person classes, effective immediately, and replacing them with virtual instruction and other alternative learning options, beginning March 23 and continuing through at least April 13. Additionally, the University has issued guidance requesting that in-person events be suspended until which time the University reinstates normal operating procedures. These actions align with similar approaches undertaken by other universities throughout the country. Meanwhile, there are no reported cases of coronavirus on the Notre Dame campus at this time.
In response to these precautions, SBA President Devan Patel has offered the following statement to the Notre Dame Law School community: