"We remain optimistic about our ability to play sports this fall and in the 2020-21 academic year."
The conference believes the move will give teams the flexibility they need to keep players and staffs safe.
UPUA's statement comes after former and current members were accused of saying "horrid" and "insensitive" comments.
Penn State will join an amicus brief written in support of a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and ICE regarding the new rules.
Currently, there's no timetable for when restrictions might be lifted.
"The only way to protect our community is to maintain and guarantee that Penn State will remain in the same hybrid model for the remainder of the pandemic."