Eckerd College moves to remote classes, closes dorms
March 13, 2020 - Eckerd College in St. Petersburg has joined the list of schools halting in-person classroom instruction, at least for now. The school is extending its spring break, which starts March 16, by one week, and will resume classes via remote delivery on March 30, an online announcement said. Students must leave campus no later than noon, March 18, and Eckerd said there is a chance the residence halls could be closed for the rest of the semester. The college said it will will communicate future plans on March 30.