Flipps is scheduled to reopen on Sunday, October 4, while Market Pollock's kitchen will follow on Wednesday, October 7.
UPUA believes the policy could help students have more time to vote on election day without fear of missing their classes.
"This season we embark on a new tradition. One of us is going to earn the right to represent our special teams with a new number: zero."
"The health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, staff and the broader community are of the utmost importance."
Mike Watkins will head to western Colombia to play with the Cimarrones del Chocó this season.
