COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University students who do not adhere to social distancing and other coronavirus safety measures will face disciplinary action, the university announced Friday.
In a letter to students, the university says everyone must follow their health and safety requirements whether on or off campus.
Any student who hosts or attends a party with 10 or more people will face an interim suspension. Organizations holding such gatherings could lose their university recognition and funding.
"We cannot have a successful semester if we fail to follow these simple requirements," Ohio State said in a statement released Friday.
Statement from the Ohio State University:
All Ohio State students must follow the university’s health and safety requirements, on and off campus. Students who host or attend a party - or any gathering - with more than 10 people will be immediately referred to Student Conduct and will face an interim suspension. Student organizations involved in unsafe gatherings could lose their university recognition and funding
Ohio State students must wear a face mask and practice physical distancing, and students must not host or attend gatherings of more than 10 people. We cannot have a successful semester if we fail to follow these simple requirements.
Anyone who sees a gathering that poses a health or safety risk should call local authorities. Authorities will respond in-person and inform the occupants of the residence that they have been reported to Student Conduct and should disband.
The Office of Student Life is also monitoring off-campus neighborhoods and is reporting individuals to Student Conduct. Community members can report gatherings directly to Student Conduct at studentconduct@osu.edu.