Oakland University says it will make several courses remote or hybrid this week as the college is awaiting repairs on its hot water system to be completed.

The university first reported the issues in November, saying that the campus would be closed from Nov. 21-30 due to “an urgent need to repair the high temperature hot water pipe system serving key facilities across campus,” which impacted heating in those buildings. 

Classes resumed on Monday.

In an update on Monday from Provost Amy Thompson, OU officials say classes that are scheduled in buildings that still have heat will be offered hybrid or remote. Classes that were in classes that did not have heat will be fully remote. Classes or exams that must remain in a hybrid schedule may be moved to the university’s West Center or the Macomb University Center.

Thompson says professors will provide students with more information on their classes.

“I realize this is a big inconvenience, especially at the end of the semester. I want to say directly to our students — especially those living on campus — we see you, and we know this situation is stressful and disruptive. We are doing everything we can to support you, keep you safe, and help you finish the semester strong,” Thompson said in the update.

Additionally, the university cancelled all campus tours this week.

According to OU’s website, repairs are expected to continue through at least Dec. 11, which will impact the final week of classes and most final exams. 

The university says more than 20 buildings are affected:

Biomedical Research Support FacilityCentral Heating PlantDodge HallElliott HallEngineering CenterHamlin HallHannah HallHill HouseKresge LibraryMath and Science CenterMeadow Brook TheatreNorth Foundation HallOakland CenterO’Dowd HallPawley HallRecreation and Athletics CenterSouth Foundation HallVandenberg HallVan Wagoner HallVarner HallWilson Hall  

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