Money COVID-19 will hit colleges when students arrive for fall semester. So why open at all? Money is a factor. August 17, 2020 Chris Quintana, USA TODAY Comments Off on COVID-19 will hit colleges when students arrive for fall semester. So why open at all? Money is a factor. While many colleges have switched to online classes, some still plan to reopen for fall semester. They're almost certain to see coronavirus outbreaks.