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CBS leadership continues to monitor the CDC guidelines on eliminating the spread of COVID-19. Using data and trend lines from CDC, the World Health Organization, and other colleges and universities, we believe it is in the best interest of our students and staff to continue all classes remotely for the Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 semesters. We will continue to monitor conditions in order to determine if we can return to on-campus instruction on July 1, 2021, for the beginning of the CBS Fall 2021 semester. Read the message from CBS President Dr. Bill Blocker.
Due to the restrictions related to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), we must postpone the Houston commencement on May 9, and the Indiana commencement on June 20.
Our goal is to reschedule both commencements and contact you as soon as we have more information.
There are few events more anticipated and memorable for graduates, their families, and our staff. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and I look forward to the time when we can come together once again.
Representatives for Balfour have informed us that once the caps, gowns, and announcements are ordered and delivered to the student, there are no refunds. However, if graduates have ordered their caps, gowns, and announcements, but the order has not been received, the order can be cancelled and a refund will be issued.
We recommend that graduates who have not purchased their caps, gowns, and announcements, do not order them until further notice.
Graduates interested in ordering their class rings may still do so. Rings can be ordered anytime and will be shipped directly to the students within 6 – 8 weeks.
Helpful information:
Technical support for Blackboard, CBS email, and SonisWeb: LearnHelpDesk@cbshouston.edu
Librarian support for research needs: LearnHelpDesk@cbshouston.edu
Tutors to assist with writing papers and other academic matters: http://learn.cbshouston.edu/tutoring.html
Prayer and pastoral advice at: http://www.cbshouston.edu/ask-a-pastor
All others: COVID19update@cbshouston.edu
Pass/Fail Option Explained: http://cbshouston.edu/pass-fail-explained
On-Campus Classes and Operations Move to an Off-Campus Format March 23, 2020
As of 6 pm (Central Time), Tuesday, March 17, all CBS locations will end on-campus operations and begin remote operations until further notice.
CBS leadership and the crisis management team are keeping informed and staying updated with current information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Office of Emergency Management-Houston, the Indiana State Department of Health, and our government officials.
The health and safety of our students and staff is our first priority. While health officials around the world are still learning about this novel virus, communities, schools, and organizations are being asked to take the same precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19 as we would other viral illnesses (such as the flu).
Prevention is Key:
The Center for Disease Control always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of all respiratory diseases, including:
Following CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask