Officials with the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) say a directive was issued that Nevada's public higher education institutions continue remote instruction through the summer term due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Chancellor Thom Reilly issued this statement below:

“As the situation continues to evolve with the COVID-19 pandemic, I am asking all institutions to plan for continuation of remote instruction through at least June 30, 2020,” Riley said in a memorandum to NSHE’s eight institution presidents. “Institutions that have summer terms (first or second terms) that extend beyond June 30th, should continue remote instruction through the end of the term for the sake of continuity in instruction.”

He explained this doesn't mean campuses will remain inaccessible through June 30, but remote instruction will remain in place to ensure students can continue their studies seamlessly.

“We will reopen physical access to our campuses and facilities as soon as the Governor declares it safe to do so,” Reilly said. “I want to make clear that this is an ever-changing situation and as such institutions must remain prepared to change course based on directives from the Governor's Office.”