MADISON, Wis. -- University of Wisconsin-Madison officials have announced plans in case the H1N1 virus arrives on campus this fall.

Much of the university's plans include how classes can continue, even if students are not able to attend. Professors are being asked to have online lesson plans ready.

"We're preparing as much as possible for a not entirely predictable event," said Aaron Brower, UW-Madison vice-provost of teaching and learning. "We've been preparing for (something like this) for almost two years."

Students are being told not to attend class if they have flu-like symptoms and are not supposed to head back to class until 24 hours after a fever breaks.

UW-Madison officials are urging some common sense methods to control the spread like hand washing, and covering coughs and sneezes.

The university will also offer H1N1 vaccinations once one is made available.