Leadership Messages

University of Rochester students, faculty, and staff, With the start of a new academic year, we want to offer a few reminders of the current University guidelines on COVID-19. This…

To the University Community: We are writing to inform you that the COVID-19 vaccination will no longer be required of University of Rochester students, faculty and staff. This transition aligns…

In a recent message, Provost David Figlio announced an update to the University’s tenure process extension. “Given the prolonged nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, all tenure-eligible faculty whose contracts began…

University of Rochester students, faculty, and staff: Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Rochester has relied on the best information available to make sound policy decisions and keep our…

October 4, 2022: The University announced updates to several guidelines, including face masks and isolation procedures for students. Read the message The original message was sent via email to the…

To the University of Rochester Community, In keeping with Governor Hochul’s decision to modify New York State face mask guidelines; and guided as well by recent CDC guidance, we have…

We are writing to provide an update to you on our response to COVID. The situation in Monroe County has changed, and there is reason for optimism. As our Chief…

Dear University of Rochester Community, We are excited to have our students back on campus next week! In preparation for this and following up on last week’s message, we are…

Update: February 17, 2022 Since this message was distributed, the booster vaccination deadline for employees not covered by the New York healthcare worker mandate has been pushed back to April…

UPDATE: A follow-up message with additional requirements and details was sent to the University community on January 26, 2022. Read the January 26 message. The below message was sent on…