Spring 2021 plans have been taking shape. We have the following news<\/a> to share regarding health, safety, the spring academic calendar, spring courses, reporting dates and other information on the upcoming semester.<\/p>\n MMA began Spring 2021 classes remotely on Monday, January 11 and remote instruction continued through Friday, January 22.\u00a0 The week of January 25 was used as a transition period for students to return to Castine and there were no classes held during that time.\u00a0Face-to-face instruction began on Monday, February 1.<\/p>\n Faculty and staff are focusing on the best ways to deliver a successful academic experience while also prioritizing the health and safety of our community.<\/p>\n Planning is underway for Fall 2021 academic year. Still playing catchup due to COVID-19, the proposed schedule is to commence classes in mid-August, complete academics prior to Thanksgiving, and conduct a makeup cruise between Thanksgiving-to-Christmas timeframe. Homecoming 2021 is scheduled for the weekend of September 10-12, 2021. More details to follow as they become available.<\/p>\n We are very interested to learn how alumni are being affected by the pandemic. Share your story and images for inclusion in Mariner<\/em> magazine \u201cClass Notes\u201d\u00a0by sending an email to alumni@mma.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" COVID-19 and Spring 2021 Semester Update<\/p>\n Spring 2021 plans have been taking shape. We have the following news<\/a> to share regarding health, safety, the spring academic calendar, spring courses, reporting dates and other information on the upcoming semester.<\/p>\n MMA began Spring 2021 classes remotely on Monday, January 11 and remote instruction continued through Friday, January 22.\u00a0 The week of January 25 was used as a transition period for students to return to Castine and there were no classes held during that time.\u00a0Face-to-face instruction began on Monday, February 1.<\/p>\n Faculty and staff are focusing on the best ways to deliver a successful academic experience while also prioritizing the health and safety of our community.<\/p>\n Planning is underway for Fall 2021 academic year. Still playing catchup due to COVID-19, the proposed schedule is to commence classes in mid-August, complete academics prior to Thanksgiving, and conduct a makeup cruise between Thanksgiving-to-Christmas timeframe. Homecoming 2021 is scheduled for the weekend of September 10-12, 2021. More details to follow as they become available.<\/p>\n We are very interested to learn how alumni are being affected by the pandemic. Share your story and images for inclusion in Mariner<\/em> magazine \u201cClass Notes\u201d\u00a0by sending an email to alumni@mma.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n