--- title: Dordt Announces Additional Spring 2021 Semester Plans date: 2020-11-18T00:00:00-06:00 author: Jordan Eshelman canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-announces-additional-spring-2021-semester-plans" section: News --- [ View Dordt News](https://www.dordt.edu/news) [Academics](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=academics) [Covid-19 Update](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=covid-19-update) Nov 18, 2020 # Dordt Announces Additional Spring 2021 Semester Plans Additional plans for the Spring 2021 semester are announced ![Photo of brick Dordt University entrance sign](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/files/COVID-19-PDFs/M2019-July_001456.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=66&h=57&f=webp&c=4b071927&v=8c2db6dd8a8399c912bfced3e25bc65a4f7690a4c0b9a8ceea6d433bb5302d26) ![]()Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the spring 2021 semester at Dordt University will look a bit different than usual. During the spring semester, Dordt will have multiple individual days of rest: - Monday, February 15 - Tuesday, March 9 – Mid-Semester Break - Wednesday, April 7 – Registration Day - Thursday, April 29 – Assessment Day These one-day breaks will serve in place of a spring break for the spring semester. Classes will not be held on these dates. By having individual days of rest, Dordt will limit campus and community spread of Covid-19. These one-day breaks will also provide students and faculty a healthy rhythm and pace throughout the course of the semester. This spring, Dordt will hold classes on Good Friday–Friday, April 2. There will be worship opportunities on campus on April 2, including Good Friday chapel. As in years past, we will have opportunities in Good Friday classes, labs, activities, and chapel to reflect together on how Christ’s death and resurrection affect us in all areas of life. As we look to the spring 2021 semester, we will continue to prioritize a safe learning and work environment for students and employees. We will ensure that students have an academically excellent, Christ-centered educational experience, and we will seek out ways for employees to find joy at work during this ongoing pandemic. As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, Dordt University equips students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community to work toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life. Dordt, located in Sioux Center, Iowa, is a comprehensive university named to the best college lists by *The Wall Street Journal*, Forbes.com, *Washington Monthly*, and *Princeton Review.* --- [Previous Article ![Brick and concrete sign of "Dordt University" is surrounded by prairie grass](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/front-entrance.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=460ee147&v=05c18acb8bf730fe9d56406fcd2b3f749f7c7b670e0e649e654cbe0f65b606bb) Arts Athletics Notable Nov 18, 2020 ## Mini Documentary Highlights Defender Athletics' Work with Racial Justice A mini documentary highlights Defender Athletics' work with Racial Justice Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/mini-documentary-highlights-defender-athletics-work-with-racial-justice) [Next Article ![Brick and concrete sign of "Dordt University" is surrounded by prairie grass](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/front-entrance.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=460ee147&v=05c18acb8bf730fe9d56406fcd2b3f749f7c7b670e0e649e654cbe0f65b606bb) Academics Notable Nov 17, 2020 ## Criminal Justice Faculty Member Elected President of Fleoa Iowa and Nebraska Chapter Criminal Justice Faculty Member Jon Moeller is elected the President of Fleoa Iowa and Nebraska Chapter. Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/criminal-justice-faculty-member-elected-president-of-fleoa-iowa-and-nebraska-chapter) [ ![]() ## View All Dordt News View News ](https://www.dordt.edu/news) Aug 19 General #### [International Student Orientation ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/international-student-orientation-2026-08-19) Aug 20 General #### [International Student Orientation ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/international-student-orientation-2026-08-20) Aug 20 Athletics Men's Soccer #### [8/20 8:00 PM Dordt University Men's Soccer at Carroll - Nelson Stadium ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/8-22-100-pm-dordt-university-mens-soccer-at-carroll) ![A picture of campus behind yellow prairie flowers](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2021-22/Buildings-and-Campus/2021-09-23_001574-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=50&f=webp&c=3d670641&v=d2bdb7cbdc83e5be46d3a10afe8a1214a0e770536697eb0ddbe29e017d2e9577) <![CDATA[YII-BLOCK-BODY-END]]>