KENT, Ohio - Kent State University will not hold face-to-face classes for the remainder of the semester to slow the spread of the coronavirus. 

The university had previously announced students would return to campus on April 13 but made the change Friday after Governor Mike Dewine put restrictions on gatherings of more than 100 people. 

In a letter to students, President Todd Diacon said students would receive refunds for room and board if they leave campus before March 30. 

"The university will work with students who are not able to return home during this time period on an individual basis," Diacon wrote. 

The move comes one day after Ohio State University announced a similar measure. 

Youngstown State University extended its spring break earlier this week to plan for online classes.