SU’s coronavirus response plan consists of five levels of shutdown procedures, which vary from basic quarantine and isolation procedures to an immediate evacuation of campus. Read more »
Under Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s travel order, individuals entering New York from coronavirus hotspot states must self-quarantine for two weeks upon arrival. Read more »
Between visa delays, health concerns and constantly shifting travel restrictions, international students are unsure they should return to SU this fall. Read more »
The 37 hotels SU has partnered with range from $45 to $80 a night, not including the 13% room tax. Read more »
The university has partnered with 26 hotels to secure reduced room costs for returning students. Read more »
Students planning to self-quarantine must register on MySlice by Thursday to move in early. Read more »
Students will not be allowed to enter other residence halls on campus throughout the fall semester. Read more »
Students who violate health guidelines can be referred to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities for a code of conduct violation. Read more »
The universities reached a settlement with the U.S. government Tuesday afternoon, according to The New York Times. Read more »
Incoming first-year and transfer students will move in between Aug. 17 and 20, while returning students will arrive between Aug. 20 and Aug. 23. Read more »
In total, the university plans to test over 17,000 members of the community through pool testing. Read more »
The university plans to provide additional guidance soon on when students should receive testing and how they can submit results to the university. Read more »
Cuomo said in late April that the state must be fully reopened to host the New York State Fair, but warned that events like fairs could attract a large number of visitors and allow the coronavirus to spread. Read more »
Several international students at SU have put their career plans on hold or have canceled flights home due to COVID-19. Read more »
The U.S. Census Bureau extended the collection process by three months to Oct. 31 to compensate for lost outreach opportunities. Read more »
Onondaga County began its reopening process on May 15 with state approval and moved into phase three on June 12. Read more »
SU’s move to test-optional admissions comes as many SAT and ACT test dates were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Effective June 25, New York will also begin requiring travelers from several states where COVID-19 cases are increasing to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. Read more »
Syracuse University has suspended its eight study abroad programs and over 60 world partner programs for the fall 2020 semester. Read more »
Here’s a breakdown of what the state’s reopening plan will mean for central New York. Read more »
SU will allow some travel for essential research activities and essential business. Travel to conferences is still prohibited. Read more »
Smaller classes will meet using an alternate day attendance model and online learning. Some large lectures will not meet in person at all. Read more »
SU will use pooled saliva testing, which combines samples from several individuals, to narrow down potential cases of the virus. Read more »
The new guidance comes after SU faculty and staff began a phased return to campus Wednesday. Read more »
