In response to what will be a new normal because of COVID-19, West Conn has revised First Year courses to include instruction about online learning and the kind of study habits necessary to thrive in a blended learning environment.  The university has also moved advising, tutoring, and academic coaching to online meeting environments so students can interact directly with staff and get support at home, as well as in the residence halls, as needed.  West Conn is working on creating opportunities for student engagement through clubs, student government, and events that are well-supported in online environments and that favor live interaction so that all students will have the opportunity to take part in our co-curricular experiences.  In the next few weeks, the fall course schedules will be complete, and students will be able to see how the course types have been assigned.