Background

in the context of an international public health emergency due to SARS-CoV-2, the suspension of presence teaching activities created a disruption to regular functioning of higher education institutions with impact on the academic community.

Objective

to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the academic and life path of students and their satisfaction with the measures adopted.

Methodology

descriptive, exploratory study. Data collection by online questionnaire, centered on the conditions for distance learning, on the students' experiences and on the impact and satisfaction with the Contingency Plan. A non-probabilistic and convenient sample was used. Statistical analysis of the data according to the nature of the variables.

Results

264 students participated with average age of 28.2 ± 10.2 years. In general, they report very good conditions at home to implement distance learning (X = 4,4 ± 0,67, 2 − 5). The majority (79.2%, n = 209) reported having participated in non-presence activities after activating the Contingency Plan. The impact analysis shows very high levels adequacy of educational platforms. There is also a high level of satisfaction with the information provided.

Conclusion

the measures adopted were adequate and contributed to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on the teaching, learning and assessment process of students.