Amid fears of the coronavirus, Princeton University will move to virtual instruction starting March 23.

Princeton University President Chris Eisgruber shared this news in a letter posted on the university website. These new policies will be in place through April 5.

“While much remains unknown about COVID-19’s epidemiology and impact, our medical advisers tell us that we should proceed on the assumption that the virus will spread more broadly and eventually reach our campus,” Eisgruber wrote. “They also tell us that the best time to put in place policies to slow the spread of the virus is now, before we begin to see cases on our campus, rather than later.”

Eisgruber detailed efforts to “to protect the health of our community, we will also need to limit the number and size of campus gatherings and meetings, and restrict University-sponsored travel.”

Detailed guidance will be available on the university’s website later Monday.

Princeton University will make sure that students are able to meet their academic requirements remotely, Eisgruber wrote.

Meanwhile, Stevens Institute of Technology stated that its Division of Academic Affairs is working diligently to move all classes online as quickly as possible.

The school said that faculty members are strongly encouraged to offer classes online and to notify students as soon as possible. Additional information from the Office of the Provost and the Division of Information Technology is forthcoming Monday afternoon.

Students at Rowan University  started spring break on Monday, but are being told to take an extra week off so the university can develop plans to teach courses remotely if coronavirus prompts a closure, university officials said.

Meanwhile, Rutgers University is developing plans that anticipate probable scenarios of COVID-19’s effect on teaching, research, university events and service at the school. As the situation continues to evolve, the university said that its Rutgers COVID-19 Task Force will provide updates to faculty, staff and students across multiple channels, including on the university’s COVID-19 website.

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 4:14 p.m. EST on March 9, 2020 to include information regarding Rutgers University.