11 freshmen at Northeastern were dismissed for violating COVID-19 rules. Their $35,000 tuition won't be reimbursed.
Northeastern University dorm West Village E Hall is being prepped to use for emergency housing in Boston on April 9, 2020.A group of Northeastern students was dismissed for violating the university's coronavirus rules after they were reportedly caught gathered in a room without wearing masks or socially distancing.
The students also won't be able to take their courses online but are eligible to return to school in the spring. Eleven first-year Northeastern students were dismissed for violating the university's coronavirus rules after reportedly being caught without wearing masks or socially distancing when gathered in a room. "The students have been informed that they are no longer part of the Northeastern community for the fall semester. They have the right to contest their dismissal at an expedited hearing," aThe statement added that the students would have to take a coronavirus test before they leave. In an effort to limit the spread of the virus, those who test positive will have to stay in "wellness housing" on campus until they recover. "Northeastern and its community of students, faculty, and staff take violations of health and safety protocols very seriously," said Madeleine Estabrook, senior vice chancellor for student affairs at Northeastern. "Cooperation and compliance with public health guidelines is absolutely essential. Those people who do not follow the guidelines — including wearing masks, avoiding parties and other gatherings, practicing healthy distancing, washing your hands, and getting tested — are putting everyone else at risk."reported that the Westin Hotel was being used as a temporary dormitory this semester and each room is meant for two people. Program staff found the students when they were making rounds in the hotel. It is not yet clear why the students were gathered in the room. The students were part of a special one-semester program for first-year students and according to Globe, the prepaid $36,500 cost for the semester won't be refunded. Students won't be able to take courses from home but are eligible to return in the fall. Other students told the Globe that the dismissal sent a strong message from the university about taking coronavirus seriously. "I was upset because it's just really stupid to go around and still have these social gatherings. Those kinds of things are just going to ruin everything for everyone else," Darren Ng, a first-year from New York City told the Globe. reported that just two weeks ago, university officials sent letters to 115 students and their parents that threatened to expel any student who didn't abide by coronavirus social distancing guidelines after the students posted online that they intended to party. Do you have a personal experience with the coronavirus you'd like to share? Or a tip on how your town or community is handling the pandemic? Please emailfrom Business Insider Intelligence on how COVID-19 is affecting industries.Sign up now for Insider Today for regular insights and analysis from Henry Blodget & David Plotz.By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Business Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our
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